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

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.

Several men detailed claims of indecent assault against Jones in McClymont’s articles, including that he groped or inappropriately touched them without their consent.