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Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations

Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations
BBC UK Friday 12 June 2026, 11:47 UTC 1 min read
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Donaldson (ORG) Jeffrey Donaldson (PERSON) Democratic Unionist Party (ORG)
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