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Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape

The Guardian World Monday 22 June 2026, 13:24 UTC By Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent 1 min read
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Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of sexual offences against two victims who were children at the time of the abuse. The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader faces a potential jail sentence after a jury at Newry crown court on Monday convicted him of 18 offences including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency.

Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland

Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of sexual offences against two victims who were children at the time of the abuse.

The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader faces a potential jail sentence after a jury at Newry crown court on Monday convicted him of 18 offences including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency.

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