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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

‘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

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

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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

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.

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Man who fought off Belfast knifeman with hurling stick named

Maitiu Mag Tighearnan said he was there by chance and managed to ‘protect a young lad’

The Guardian - UK

Hero bystanders who intervened in Belfast knife attack praised as ‘best of humanity’

Footage shows members of the public pulling attacker away from his victim before police arrived

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Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.

Evening Standard

Objections to Northern Ireland centenary stone ‘hypocritical’ – DUP’s Robinson

There has been continuing disagreement over the stone designed to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland which passed in 2021.

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court as sex offences trial enters third week

The former MP and DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

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DUP MP defends photo with masked men at Scarva protest

DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she ‘stepped in to ensure calm heads prevailed’ during a counter protest to a pro-Palestine march.

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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

Witness emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

The trial of the former DUP leader is continuing at Newry Crown Court.

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Ex-DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Accused in Court of R***ing Girl While She Was at Primary School

Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, is on trial at Newry Crown Court facing historic abuse allegations, causing political turmoil in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Woman who alleges Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, courts hears

The woman, known as complainant B, is the older of two alleged victims who have accused the former DUP leader of sexual abuse.

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Woman tells Donaldson trial details of alleged rape will stay with her ‘forever’

The complainant told Newry Crown Court of hearing the former DUP leader’s ‘heavy breathing’ during the alleged sexual assault.

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Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape

The 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

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The Independent UK

Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial to hear from second alleged victim

The former DUP leader, who denies all charges against him, arrived at Newry Crown Court shortly after 9am on Tuesday as his trial continues.

The National (Scotland)

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill backs John Swinney over 'move on' comments

MICHELLE O’Neill has defended John Swinney amid attacks from “political Unionism” after he said people should “move on” from Sinn Fein’s…

Evening Standard

Woman who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her denies she is ‘making up’ claims

The former MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The Independent UK

DUP accuses Sinn Fein of ‘spectacle’ in their criticism of Education Bill

However Sinn Fein has argued they have allowed the Bill on to the floor of the Assembly to be debated.

Evening Standard

Eleanor Donaldson ‘did nothing’ following alleged abuse incident, court hears

Eleanor Donaldson denies several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court for second week of sexual offences trial

The former DUP leader is accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency and of indecent assault.

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Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.

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