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Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry

The Guardian UK Tuesday 26 May 2026, 04:00 UTC By Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent 1 min read
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The trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences is scheduled to commence in Newry. Donaldson, 63, faces charges including rape and gross indecency spanning a 21-year period. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, is also charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault.

Former DUP leader faces charges spanning 21 years in case that triggered political earthquake in Northern Ireland

The trial of former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences is set to begin in a case that triggered a political earthquake in Northern Ireland.

Donaldson, 63, is charged with rape, gross indecency and other sexual offences spanning 21 years. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault and will be subject to a trial of facts.

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