Live: Star journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones case

The investigative journalist whose stories kicked off a police investigation into broadcaster Alan Jones has been called to give evidence in his criminal trial.Mr Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of indecent assault and sexual touching relating to five men, many of whom spoke to Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) journalist Kate McClymont before they made a police complaint.The reporter published a series of stories from late 2023 that contained accounts from a number of men who alleged Mr Jones indecently assaulted them.Some of her interviewees are not complainants in this trial. Follow live coverage.Tue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:05amTue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:05amMcClymont arrives at courtSMH report Kate McClymont faces media pack outside court. (ABC News: Abbey Haberecht)Ms McClymont arrived at court to a large media pack.Asked how she was feeling about today's evidence, the journalist responded, "fine."Word appears to have got around that Ms McClymont was due to give evidence, because the courtroom has once again attracted members of the public, as well as a larger contingent of media.She will face questions from the Crown first, about her involvement in reporting on Mr Jones's alleged conduct.She will then be cross-examined by Mr Jones's defence team, who has accused her, among others, of being part of a media conspiracy to bring down their client.Tue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:03amTue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:03amWhat has the court heard so far?This case is being heard in the local court in a judge-only trial.The court has previously heard in relation to McClymont:Complainant C agreed to meet her in 2023 after she contacted him about his experiences with Mr JonesThe Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) published an article about Mr Jones in December 2023 detailing allegations against him McClymont also spoke to or contacted 2GB employees and an ex-politician during research into the storyAuthor and journo Peter FitzSimons said he spoke to Complainant C about his experience with Mr Jones. FitzSimons said he passed his notes from the call onto McClymontComplainant H reached out to McClymont after her coverage. His allegations were published in May 2024 in the SMHTue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:03amTue 3 Nov 2026 at 10:03amMcClymont to give evidence soonWelcome to live coverage of investigative journalist Kate McClymont's evidence in court today.The author and award-winning reporter is giving evidence about her coverage of allegations against the defendant in the Sydney Morning Herald.