Jonathan McCambridge
UK
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for weekend
The former DUP leader denies 18 sex offences against two women.
19 Jun 2026
UK
Jury resumes deliberations in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial
The former DUP leader is accused of 18 historical sex offences.
19 Jun 2026
UK
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.
18 Jun 2026
UK
Judge begins summary of evidence in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial
The jury will retire to consider its verdict after Judge Paul Ramsey finishes delivering his charge.
18 Jun 2026
UK
Donaldson case complainants ‘not reliable enough’ for guilty verdicts – defence
Two women have accused the former DUP leader of sexual offences.
17 Jun 2026
Crime
Consequences of alleged abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson ‘cannot be ignored’
Closing speeches have begun in the trial of the former DUP leader over historical sexual offences at Newry Crown Court.
16 Jun 2026
Crime
‘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.
16 Jun 2026
UK
Defence closes case in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial
The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
15 Jun 2026
UK
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.
12 Jun 2026
UK
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.
12 Jun 2026
UK
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.
11 Jun 2026
UK
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells jury he is ‘crystal clear’ rape allegation is false
The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
11 Jun 2026
UK
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies abuse of two alleged victims
The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
11 Jun 2026
UK
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson begins giving evidence in sex offences trial
Defence barrister Kieran Vaughan KC called the ex-MP as a witness in the trial at Newry Crown Court.
11 Jun 2026
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Man due in court over Belfast knife attack following night of violence
Cars and houses were set alight during violent scenes in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, which followed Monday’s stabbing incident.
UK
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.
9 Jun 2026
UK
Wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking Donaldson about incident with alleged victim
The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.
9 Jun 2026
UK
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.
8 Jun 2026
UK
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.
8 Jun 2026
UK
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.
8 Jun 2026
UK
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.
5 Jun 2026