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Jonathan McCambridge

Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examination ends

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on Friday (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been accused of telling “sinful and deceitful lies” through his denials of sexual abuse.

A prosecution barrister also told a court that use of the words “deep wounds” in a letter the ex-MP wrote to an alleged victim refers to “sexually abusing a child”.

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