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Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears

Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears

Thu, 28 May, 2026

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court ahead of evidence in ‘sexual offences’ trial

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court ahead of evidence in ‘sexual offences’ trial

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.
Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Jury selection under way in Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial

Jury selection under way in Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.
Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’

Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.
Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.
Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26th, judge says

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

Tue, 19 May, 2026

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.
Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26th

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

Tue, 05 May, 2026

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.
New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

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

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.
Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.
‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A lawyer said the court was waiting for an assessment over whether ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife was fit to stand trial later this year.
Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.
Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial
Bid to dismiss charges against Eleanor Donaldson delayed again

Bid to dismiss charges against Eleanor Donaldson delayed again

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

A judge said he does not want to interfere with a date to start the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife.
Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife will go on trial in March facing a number of historical sex offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Eleanor Donaldson is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson.
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

He made a brief appearance before Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.
DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

DUP calls for unionist cohesion after North Antrim and Lagan Valley defeats

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Sinn Fein has emerged for the first time as the party in Northern Ireland with the largest representation at Westminster.
Alliance Party's Sorcha Eastwood beats DUP to take Donaldson's seat

Alliance Party's Sorcha Eastwood beats DUP to take Donaldson's seat

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson quit the leadership in March after being charged with historical sexual offences
Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court
Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

The 61-year-old and his wife are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
DUP aims to hold off Alliance in Jeffrey Donaldson's former constituency

DUP aims to hold off Alliance in Jeffrey Donaldson's former constituency

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson first won the seat as an Ulster Unionist in 1997 and has defended it ever since.
Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader, who is set to remain Lagan Valley MP until the election, is facing 11 historical charges.
Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader is facing 11 charges
Paul Givan believes the DUP can hold Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Paul Givan believes the DUP can hold Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

The former DUP leader resigned last month
DUP focused on finding candidate to win Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

DUP focused on finding candidate to win Jeffrey Donaldson’s Lagan Valley seat

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

The former DUP leader has not resigned his position as MP.
Politics watch: Taoiseach in waiting, Cabinet makeup, Donaldson resignation

Politics watch: Taoiseach in waiting, Cabinet makeup, Donaldson resignation

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the coming week
Donaldson sexual offence charges have plunged DUP into ‘turmoil’, says Wilson

Donaldson sexual offence charges have plunged DUP into ‘turmoil’, says Wilson

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson insisted the DUP should not be distracted by a leadership contest this side of a general election
Michelle O'Neill and Northern leaders react to Jeffrey Donaldson exit

Michelle O'Neill and Northern leaders react to Jeffrey Donaldson exit

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as leader of the DUP.
Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

Donaldson resignation follows almost 40 years in politics

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Jeffrey Donaldson assumed leadership of the DUP in 2021 during a turbulent time for the party.
New EU regulation to Northern Ireland would create significant problems — Donaldson

New EU regulation to Northern Ireland would create significant problems — Donaldson

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

The DUP will oppose the regulation which requires cross-community consent from Stormont MLAs. If the regulation is not passed then the UK government will decide if it should be introduced.
DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

DUP attempt to block new EU law a 'stunt'

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

The unionist party is to use an applicability motion at Stormont on Tuesday to allow the Northern Ireland Assembly to vote on a new EU regulation.
Meetings to express opposition to Irish sea border are not TUV rallies – Bryson

Meetings to express opposition to Irish sea border are not TUV rallies – Bryson

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Campaigner Jamie Bryson challenged DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to a public debate on post-Brexit trading arrangements.
North is no longer a place where majority are 'red, white and blue British', DUP leader says

North is no longer a place where majority are 'red, white and blue British', DUP leader says

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Leader Jeffrey Donaldson said that ‘seeking out heretics’ in the DUP was a ‘sure and certain path to self-destruction’
We are nowhere near a united Ireland, DUP leader Donaldson says

We are nowhere near a united Ireland, DUP leader Donaldson says

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

The DUP gave the green light for the recall of the Stormont Assembly on the back of a deal with the British government
DUP split over Stormont deal exposed as Nigel Dodds says sea border concerns remain

DUP split over Stormont deal exposed as Nigel Dodds says sea border concerns remain

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Former deputy leader of the DUP Nigel Dodds suggested there was a divergence of views within the party.
United Ireland within 'touching distance' as Sinn Féin set to hold first minister role

United Ireland within 'touching distance' as Sinn Féin set to hold first minister role

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

The end of the two-year Stormont blockage was signalled when DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson secured the backing of his party executive.
DUP leader meets party members ahead of crunch gathering on Stormont return

DUP leader meets party members ahead of crunch gathering on Stormont return

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

The party has been using a veto power to block Stormont ‘s devolved institutions for two years in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.
Threats against Donaldson over powersharing talks condemned in UK Parliament

Threats against Donaldson over powersharing talks condemned in UK Parliament

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Those seeking to intimidate the MP for Lagan Valley have been branded ‘cowards and idiots’.

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