The first witness in the criminal trial, complainant “J”, says he was petrified during an encounter at the former broadcaster’s Southern Highlands property.

Jones, who once jousted with politicians and powerbrokers on his 2GB breakfast show, faces 20 charges of indecent assault and two of sexual touching against six men.

The level of detail about the former broadcaster’s alleged offending is proving of utmost importance, the specificity described with calm legalese.