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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rich Booth

Jeffrey Donaldson: Disgraced former DUP leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex offences

Jeffrey Donaldson Democratic Unionist party Prison
  • Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years in prison at Newry Crown Court for historical sex offences against two women when they were children.
  • The 63-year-old was convicted in June of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, committed between 1985 and 2008.
  • Judge Paul Ramsey criticised Donaldson for showing no regret, apology or shame, describing his actions as a catastrophic descent into disgrace.
  • The court heard evidence from both victims, detailing instances of sexual assault, inappropriate touching, and rape carried out when they were children.
  • The Democratic Unionist Party welcomed the sentencing, stating that justice had been done and that Donaldson deserves every day of his sentence.

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years over historical sex offences

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