Alan Jones and fellow 2GB host referred to SMH and reporter as ‘pigs in the media’, court hears
Summary
Alan Jones and Jason Morrison, radio hosts from 2GB, frequently called the Sydney Morning Herald and reporter Kate McClymont “pigs in the media,” according to text messages shown in court. Morrison is accused of changing his testimony about an alleged assault involving Jones to protect him, and Jones faces charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.Key Facts
- Alan Jones and Jason Morrison often insulted the Sydney Morning Herald and reporter Kate McClymont in messages.
- Morrison sent a message in 2020 expressing relief that Jones was leaving the media company Nine Entertainment.
- Morrison admitted to having a negative view of the Sydney Morning Herald and McClymont’s reporting.
- Morrison is accused of editing his testimony about a lunch where Jones allegedly touched a complainant inappropriately.
- The complainant said Jones put his hand under the table on the complainant’s leg or pants.
- Morrison said he did not see or hear about inappropriate touching during the lunch.
- Jones has pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of indecent assault and 2 counts of sexual touching involving six complainants.
- The case began after media reports led alleged victims to come forward, triggering a police investigation called Strike Force Bonnefin.
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