How Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims triggered former DUP leader’s downfall Judge Paul Ramsey observed Donaldson had shown no 'regret, apology or shame' after he was convicted of 18 offences The Independent UK · 4h ago
The evidence which led to the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 sex offences by a jury in June. Evening Standard · 8h ago
Jeffrey Donaldson could face more than 10 years in jail for child sexual abuse, court told Age difference between former Democratic Unionist party leader and his victims an aggravating factor, say prosecutors The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Jeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ achievements, court told During a pre-sentence hearing at Newry Crown Court on Friday, Donaldson appeared for the first time since his conviction in June. Evening Standard · Sep 25
Father inflicted ‘life-changing’ injuries on 3-week-old daughter, but won’t face jail time: ‘Never live the life of a happy, healthy young child’ He pleaded guilty, but it's more complicated. We Got This Covered · Aug 14
The evidence heard by jury during four-week trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Two women accused the former DUP leader of sexual assault. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
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
‘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 · Jun 16
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 · Jun 12
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 · Jun 12
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. Evening Standard · Jun 11
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
Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · May 27
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 No progress in Donaldsons’ trial before ‘genuine medical issues’ are explored Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he hoped to have a clearer picture early next year as to when the trial can ‘finally get under way’.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn to be heard in December Lady Eleanor is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.