The Latest Breaking News from Eleanor Donaldson

Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.

Evening Standard · May 29

Cross-examination of alleged victim continues in Donaldson sexual offences trial

Challenged by a barrister over ‘inconsistencies’ in her evidence, Complainant A insisted ‘the facts are the facts’.

Evening Standard · May 29

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears alleged sexual abuse victim tell police of nightmares

Recording of police interview played in Newry crown court also contains allegations about ex-DUP leader’s actions

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.

Evening Standard · May 27

Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences

Trial of former DUP leader expected to last four weeks alongside trial of facts for wife, Eleanor, on charges of aiding and abetting

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial sworn in

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Evening Standard · May 26

Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry

Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.

Evening Standard · May 26

Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’

Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.

Evening Standard · May 21

Lady Eleanor Donaldson deemed unfit to stand trial in historical sex abuse case

The wife of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting

The Independent UK · May 20