# Court hears Alan Jones corresponded with 13-year-old seeking financial help

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-06 03:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/06/alan-jones-court-financial-help-13-year-old-ntwnfb

> The court heard that radio host Alan Jones exchanged extensive messages with a 13-year-old who had sought financial help, praised him, took him to lunch and had him visit his apartment. Jones allegedly asked the teenager to keep some conversations from his mother. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.