Journalist Kate McClymont testifies in Alan Jones trial

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Investigative reporter Kate McClymont testified that her sources received no benefits in the Alan Jones trial.

Investigative journalist Kate McClymont has taken the stand in Sydney to face cross-examination at the criminal trial of former radio broadcaster Alan Jones. McClymont told the court that the men who shared accounts of alleged assaults with her received no benefits for speaking out. Jones has entered not guilty pleas to 21 charges involving indecent assault and sexual touching.

The backgroundMcClymont wrote a series of investigative articles starting in late 2023 detailing allegations from several men.
The chargesThe former broadcaster faces 21 separate counts of indecent assault and sexual touching.

Why it matters

The trial of a high-profile public figure on historical sexual offence charges draws intense public scrutiny and tests accountability mechanisms within the media and judicial systems.

Timeline2

Oct 20The mother of the youngest complainant testified about maintaining contact with Alan Jones after the alleged assault.
Nov 3Journalist Kate McClymont gave evidence and faced cross-examination at the Sydney court.

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21charges of indecent assault and sexual touching

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What outlets agree on

Investigative journalist Kate McClymont gave evidence and faced cross-examination in court regarding her reporting on Alan Jones, who denies 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.

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