A former radio broadcaster accused of multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching is facing trial in Sydney, with a key investigative reporter testifying that the alleged victims she interviewed were not compensated for sharing their experiences. The reporter’s 2023 reporting sparked further allegations against the defendant, who now stands accused in a high-profile case involving five men. The trial has drawn attention to media accountability, as the reporter clarified that neither she nor her publication offered financial incentives to the victims. Legal proceedings continue as evidence unfolds in the lengthy proceedings.
Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe 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. Continue reading...
