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Lady Eleanor Donaldson

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Prosecution case concludes in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Prosecution case concludes in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences while Eleanor Donaldson is facing a trial of the facts.

Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.

Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination

Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination

The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.

Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview

Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview

Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial

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

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

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.

Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife deny historical sex offences.

Judge keen to ensure trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife not delayed again

Judge keen to ensure trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife not delayed again

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The court is awaiting a medical assessment of Lady Eleanor Donaldson.