The Latest Breaking News from Jeffrey Donaldson

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.

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

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.

Evening Standard · May 20

Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26, says judge

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.

Evening Standard · May 19

Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.

Evening Standard · May 5

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.

Evening Standard · Feb 2

Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025