Consequences of alleged abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson ‘cannot be ignored’ Closing speeches have begun in the trial of the former DUP leader over historical sexual offences at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jun 16
‘Pain and hurt’ of Donaldson’s alleged victims ‘still so visible’, court told The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examination ends The former MP and DUP leader was cross-examined over two days in Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Donaldson denies he attended meeting to nip sex abuse claims ‘in the bud’ The former DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Donaldson denies claim he treated alleged rape victim ‘like an object’ The former DUP leader was giving evidence at his sexual offences trial at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jun 11
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells jury he is ‘crystal clear’ rape allegation is false The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 11
Donaldson abuse not reported as it would ‘destroy reputation’, trial told Ex-MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 5