The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Defence barrister Kieran Vaughan KC called the ex-MP as a witness in the trial at Newry Crown Court.

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences while Eleanor Donaldson is facing a trial of the facts.

The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.

The former MP and DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Ex-MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The trial of the former DUP leader is continuing at Newry Crown Court.

The woman, known as complainant B, is the older of two alleged victims who have accused the former DUP leader of sexual abuse.

Catherine Kierans described the ‘absolutely chilling’ experience of watching killer Stephen McCullagh’s fake livestream gaming session.

A jury found Stephen McCullagh guilty earlier this year of the murder of his partner Natalie McNally who had been pregnant with their son.

The complainant told Newry Crown Court of hearing the former DUP leader’s ‘heavy breathing’ during the alleged sexual assault.

The 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

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 former MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Eleanor Donaldson denies several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.

The former DUP leader is accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency and of indecent assault.