Kate McClymont questioned over ‘nail in the coffin’ and poo emoji texts at Alan Jones trial
Summary
Investigative journalist Kate McClymont told a Sydney court that her phrase “a nail in the coffin” referred to evidence for her story about Alan Jones, not to harming him. She testified during Jones’s trial on 21 charges of sexual touching and indecent assault, which he denies.Key Facts
- McClymont said information from the mother of the youngest alleged victim showed the teenager had spoken to police in the year of the alleged assault.
- She testified that she understood the information as significant for her reporting because she had previously been told police had received no complaints about Jones and had not investigated him.
- The court heard text messages in which McClymont wrote, “I hope the shit does hit the fan for him,” followed by two poo emojis.
- McClymont agreed she texted a police media contact, “Can hardly wait!” about Jones’s impending arrest and replied “beauty” when the arrest was confirmed.
- McClymont said she gave police a statement in June 2024 and stopped reporting on the case after learning she would be a prosecution witness.
- Jones has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of sexual touching and indecent assault.
- The trial is being heard at the Downing Centre Local Court before Judge Glenn Walsh; McClymont is due to return to court for a third day.
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