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Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers

Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers
BBC UK Tuesday 16 June 2026, 11:34 UTC 1 min read
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party 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 leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Donaldson (PERSON) Jeffrey Donaldson (PERSON) Democratic Unionist Party (ORG)
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