Investigative journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones indecent assault trial
Investigative journalist Kate McClymont testified in the indecent assault trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones. She confirmed that her reporting, which brought the allegations to light, was conducted without providing financial benefits to the victims.
Why it matters
The trial highlights the intersection of investigative journalism, legal accountability, and the protection of sources in high-profile sexual assault cases.
Sydney Morning Herald journalist Kate McClymont (right) and the paper’s editor Jordan Baker arrive at Downing Centre local court on Tuesday. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Sydney Morning Herald journalist Kate McClymont (right) and the paper’s editor Jordan Baker arrive at Downing Centre local court on Tuesday. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Alan Jones trial Investigative journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones indecent assault trial Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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