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Sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson begins

Published Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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The sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has begun at Newry Crown Court, with a jury sworn in. Donaldson faces 18 charges, including rape, and has pleaded not guilty. His wife is also facing a related trial of the facts.

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  • The sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who faces 18 charges including rape, has commenced at Newry Crown Court with a jury sworn in.
  • Donaldson has pleaded not guilty, while his wife faces a related trial of the facts.

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    The sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who faces 18 charges including rape, has commenced at Newry Crown Court with a jury sworn in. Donaldson has pleaded not guilty, while his wife faces a related trial of the facts.

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