The Latest Breaking News from Newry Crown Court

Commissioner calls for single review into actions of Jeffrey Donaldson

The former DUP leader was convicted at Newry Crown Court earlier this year of 18 sex offences against children.

Evening Standard · Aug 19

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crimes were ‘evil and horrific’, Irish premier says

Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted on Monday at Newry Crown Court on 18 sex offences.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

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

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3

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

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 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

New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson is currently receiving medical treatment, Newry Crown Court heard.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025