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BBCJun 11, 2026, 11:37 AM2

Jeffrey Donaldson takes the stand in sex abuse trial

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson took the witness stand to deny all 18 sex abuse charges allegedly committed between 1985 and 2008, rejecting claims made by two women who reported allegations in March 2024.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on Thursday in a blue suit
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on Thursday in a blue suit — Photograph: BBC
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