Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for day Judge Paul Ramsey sent the panel out to begin deliberations after summarising the evidence in the case on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jun 18
‘Pain and hurt’ of Donaldson’s alleged victims ‘still so visible’, court told The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Defence closes case in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examination ends The former MP and DUP leader was cross-examined over two days in Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Donaldson denies he attended meeting to nip sex abuse claims ‘in the bud’ The former DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Donaldson denies claim he treated alleged rape victim ‘like an object’ The former DUP leader was giving evidence at his sexual offences trial at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jun 11
Prosecution case concludes in Sir 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. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Woman who alleges Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, courts hears The woman, known as complainant B, is the older of two alleged victims who have accused the former DUP leader of sexual abuse. Evening Standard · Jun 3
Woman tells Donaldson trial details of alleged rape will stay with her ‘forever’ The complainant told Newry Crown Court of hearing the former DUP leader’s ‘heavy breathing’ during the alleged sexual assault. Evening Standard · Jun 2
Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape The 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 2
Woman who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her denies she is ‘making up’ claims The former MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 1
Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court for second week of sexual offences trial The former DUP leader is accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency and of indecent assault. Evening Standard · Jun 1
Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · May 29
Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · May 29
Evening Standard · May 28 Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Evening Standard · May 27 Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
Evening Standard · May 26 Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial sworn in The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Evening Standard · May 26 Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Evening Standard · May 21 Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’ Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.
Evening Standard · May 20 Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 No progress in Donaldsons’ trial before ‘genuine medical issues’ are explored Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he hoped to have a clearer picture early next year as to when the trial can ‘finally get under way’.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025 No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November The former DUP leader and his wife face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 Donaldson case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’ At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial.