Investigative journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones indecent assault trial

Kate McClymont, the chief investigative reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald, has provided 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 reporting in late 2023 included accounts from several men alleging abuse, which ABC News AU reports kicked off a police investigation.

During court proceedings, McClymont testified that the alleged victims she interviewed received no benefit from her or her media company for sharing their stories. According to ABC News AU, McClymont sought comment from Jones and his legal team before publishing various stories, though she did not send him draft copies of the articles. She noted she once received a direct text reply from Jones and stated she provided all correspondence with Jones and his legal team to police in a statement on August 30, 2024.

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