Alan Jones lawyer asks judge to stop SMH journalist reporting on broadcaster’s sexual assault charges

Alan Jones’ lawyer indicates the high-profile former broadcaster will formally deny a 35th charge along with all othersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones’s lawyer has told the court he is concerned about an “anti-Jones crusade” arising from Sydney Morning Herald journalist Kate McClymont’s dual role as a reporter of his client’s case and as a witness.Jones has been charged with 35 historical sexual assault offences allegedly committed in various places in New South Wales, including Newtown, Sydney city, Fitzroy Falls, Alexandria and Tamworth.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Alan Jones lawyer asks judge to stop SMH journalist reporting on broadcaster’s sexual assault charges

Alan Jones’ lawyer indicates the high-profile former broadcaster will formally deny a 35th charge along with all others

Alan Jones’s lawyer has told the court he is concerned about an “anti-Jones crusade” arising from Sydney Morning Herald journalist Kate McClymont’s dual role as a reporter of his client’s case and as a witness.

Jones has been charged with 35 historical sexual assault offences allegedly committed in various places in New South Wales, including Newtown, Sydney city, Fitzroy Falls, Alexandria and Tamworth.

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