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Kate McClymont testifies in Alan Jones assault trial
Journalist Kate McClymont testified in Alan Jones’s trial at the Downing Centre District Court in Sydney.
Jones, 85, faces 21 charges involving five men, including indecent assault and sexual touching without consent.
He has pleaded not guilty and denies the alleged physical acts occurred.
McClymont spoke with some of the men while investigating allegations, and her reporting led to a police investigation.
The court heard that none of the complainants was offered payment for information.
Jones’s barrister questioned McClymont about her reporting, its possible commercial motives and her knowledge of tensions at his former radio station, 2GB.
The trial is continuing, and the five complainants have all given evidence.
Sydney Morning Herald investigative reporter Kate McClymont gave evidence on 3 November in Alan Jones’ criminal trial in Sydney.
Jones, 85, faces 21 charges relating to five male complainants and has pleaded not guilty.
The charges allege indecent assault and sexual touching without consent between 2003 and 2020.
McClymont had spoken to several men during her reporting on allegations against Jones, and her stories helped prompt a police investigation.
Jones’ barrister questioned McClymont about her reporting, its possible commercial motives and her knowledge of events at 2GB.
- Who
- Kate McClymont, a Sydney Morning Herald investigative journalist, gave evidence. Alan Jones is on trial.
- What
- McClymont testified in Jones’ trial on charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. Jones has pleaded not guilty.
- When
- 3 November 2026.
- Where
- Downing Centre District Court in Sydney, Australia.
- Why
- McClymont was called by the Crown to give evidence about her reporting and conversations with men who made allegations against Jones.
Jones’s defence
Crown prosecution
Charges
Jones’s defence
Jones has pleaded not guilty and denies that the alleged physical acts occurred.
Crown prosecution
The Crown has brought charges alleging indecent assault and sexual touching without consent against five men.
McClymont published a series of stories containing accounts from men who alleged Jones had indecently assaulted them.
McClymont was called by the Crown to give evidence at Jones’ trial in the Downing Centre District Court.
Jones’ barrister Gabrielle Bashir began cross-examining McClymont after her evidence in chief ended.
- Defendant
- Alan Jones, 85
- Charges
- 19 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual touching
- Complainants
- Five male complainants
- Alleged period
- 2003 to 2020
- Court
- Downing Centre District Court, Sydney
- Reporter
- Kate McClymont, Sydney Morning Herald chief investigative reporter
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