Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape The 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 2
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 Independent UK · Jun 2
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. Evening Standard · Jun 1
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 · Jun 1
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. Evening Standard · Jun 1
Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · May 29
Jeffrey Donaldson’s letter to alleged victim had ‘nothing to do’ with abuse claims, trial hears Former DUP leader’s barrister said woman was mistaken in linking letter to his alleged sex offences The Guardian - UK · May 29
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
Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual offences. Evening Standard · May 28
Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 28
Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court ahead of evidence in ‘sexual offences’ trial Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 28
Sexual assault by ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson left girl ‘feeling sick’, trial hears Former MP charged with 18 sexual offences involving two alleged victims, and his wife charged with aiding and abetting The Guardian - UK · May 27
Evening Standard · May 27 Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
Evening Standard · May 27 Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 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
Evening Standard · 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 Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
The Guardian - UK · 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
Evening Standard · 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 21 Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’ Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.
The Independent UK · May 20 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 Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit for trial in historic sex offences case Lady Eleanor Donaldson, wife of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been ruled unfit to stand trial in a historical sexual offences case after medical evidence was heard. The ruling means Eleanor Donaldson will face a trial of the facts, a process that tests evidence but cannot lead to a criminal conviction.…
Evening Standard · May 20 Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.