Live: Journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones case

Kate McClymont, the chief investigative reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald, has given evidence in the trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching involving five men. McClymont's 2023 articles, which detailed allegations against the former broadcaster, preceded his arrest and according to ABC News AU, helped initiate a police investigation.

During the proceedings, McClymont told a Sydney court that the alleged victims she interviewed received no benefit from her or the media company for sharing their stories. ABC News AU reports that McClymont sought comment from Jones and his legal team before publishing several stories regarding the complainants, though she did not provide Jones with draft copies of the articles. She also noted that she provided all correspondence with Jones and his legal team to the police in a statement made on August 30, 2024.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Guardian Australia, The Guardian, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News AU — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.