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
Man who fought off Belfast knifeman with hurling stick named Maitiu Mag Tighearnan said he was there by chance and managed to ‘protect a young lad’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Hero bystanders who intervened in Belfast knife attack praised as ‘best of humanity’ Footage shows members of the public pulling attacker away from his victim before police arrived The Independent UK · Jun 9
Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’ The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Objections to Northern Ireland centenary stone ‘hypocritical’ – DUP’s Robinson There has been continuing disagreement over the stone designed to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland which passed in 2021. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court as sex offences trial enters third week The former MP and DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 8
DUP MP defends photo with masked men at Scarva protest DUP MP Carla Lockhart said she ‘stepped in to ensure calm heads prevailed’ during a counter protest to a pro-Palestine march. Evening Standard · Jun 7
Donaldson abuse not reported as it would ‘destroy reputation’, trial told Ex-MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. Evening Standard · Jun 5
Witness emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse The trial of the former DUP leader is continuing at Newry Crown Court. Evening Standard · Jun 4
Ex-DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Accused in Court of R***ing Girl While She Was at Primary School Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, is on trial at Newry Crown Court facing historic abuse allegations, causing political turmoil in Northern Ireland. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
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
Evening Standard · Jun 2 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial to hear from second alleged victim The former DUP leader, who denies all charges against him, arrived at Newry Crown Court shortly after 9am on Tuesday as his trial continues.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1 Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill backs John Swinney over 'move on' comments MICHELLE O’Neill has defended John Swinney amid attacks from “political Unionism” after he said people should “move on” from Sinn Fein’s…
Evening Standard · Jun 1 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 DUP accuses Sinn Fein of ‘spectacle’ in their criticism of Education Bill However Sinn Fein has argued they have allowed the Bill on to the floor of the Assembly to be debated.
Evening Standard · Jun 1 Eleanor Donaldson ‘did nothing’ following alleged abuse incident, court hears Eleanor Donaldson denies several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.
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 · May 29 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 Cross-examination of alleged victim continues in Donaldson sexual offences trial Challenged by a barrister over ‘inconsistencies’ in her evidence, Complainant A insisted ‘the facts are the facts’.