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

The Guardian World Tuesday 03 November 2026, 00:30 UTC By Amanda Meade Media correspondent 1 min read
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Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingThe Sydney Morning Herald’s chief investigative reporter, Kate McClymont, has told a Sydney court the alleged victims of Alan Jones she interviewed received no benefit from her or the media company for telling their stories. McClymont, whose 2023 articles led to other alleged victims coming forward, is giving evidence in the lengthy trial of the former broadcaster who is facing 21...

Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching

The Sydney Morning Herald’s chief investigative reporter, Kate McClymont, has told a Sydney court the alleged victims of Alan Jones she interviewed received no benefit from her or the media company for telling their stories.

McClymont, whose 2023 articles led to other alleged victims coming forward, is giving evidence in the lengthy trial of the former broadcaster who is facing 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching against five men.

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