Investigative journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones indecent assault trial
Summary
Sydney Morning Herald investigative reporter Kate McClymont told a Sydney court that men she interviewed about allegations against Alan Jones received no benefit from her or the media company for sharing their accounts. Jones faces 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving five men; he denies the charges, according to the article.Key Facts
- McClymont’s 2023 reporting prompted other alleged victims to come forward, police say.
- McClymont told the court she sought comment from Jones and his legal team before publishing.
- She said she interviewed three alleged victims and kept their accounts confidential from each other.
- McClymont initially did not give police her interview notes or recordings; the court heard she received a subpoena for them in 2026.
- The defence questioned McClymont about whether investigations published under her name helped sell newspapers.
- Police formed Strike Force Bonnefin after alleged victims came forward following the reporting.
- Jones was arrested by New South Wales police in late 2024, four years after retiring from his 2GB breakfast radio show.
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