Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson faces trial on 18 alleged child-sex offences; ex-MP and Northern Irish politician, born 1962. #NewsUpdate
The former Democratic Unionist Party leader, Jeffrey Donaldson, is standing trial in Newry Crown Court on 18 charges spanning 1985 to 2008, including a rape count. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, faces separate charges. Both deny the allegations as the case proceeds.
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to one count of rape, 13 counts of indecent assault and four counts of gross indecency. The trial at Newry Crown Court continues, with two allegedly harmed individuals giving evidence about abuse dating from 1985 to 2008.