# Alleged victim says he was groomed for 10 years, tells barrister to 'get real'

During a heated cross-examination in Alan Jones's sexual abuse trial, a key alleged victim directly told the former radio host's barrister that he was groomed for a decade and to "get real." The confrontation underscores the high-stakes testimony in the prominent case against the Australian media figure.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/alan-jones-trial-alleged-victim-groomed-10-years-cross-examination-indecent-assault-charges-ntwnfb) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:15:27 GMT