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Jonathan McCambridge
UK
Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial
The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
5 Jun 2026
UK
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
4 Jun 2026
UK
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
3 Jun 2026
UK
Prosecutor had never encountered ‘level of premeditation’ as in McNally murder
Catherine Kierans described the ‘absolutely chilling’ experience of watching killer Stephen McCullagh’s fake livestream gaming session.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
3 Jun 2026
UK
Natalie McNally murder: Key events leading to jailing of her killer
A jury found Stephen McCullagh guilty earlier this year of the murder of his partner Natalie McNally who had been pregnant with their son.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
3 Jun 2026
UK
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
2 Jun 2026
UK
Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape
The 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
2 Jun 2026
UK
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
2 Jun 2026
UK
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
1 Jun 2026
UK
Eleanor Donaldson ‘did nothing’ following alleged abuse incident, court hears
Eleanor Donaldson denies several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
1 Jun 2026
UK
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.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
1 Jun 2026
UK
Woman stands over Donaldson abuse claims during cross-examination
The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
29 May 2026
UK
Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears
The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
29 May 2026
UK
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’.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
29 May 2026
UK
Jeffrey Donaldson wrote letter to alleged victim expressing regret, trial hears
The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual offences.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
28 May 2026
UK
Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial played alleged victim’s police interview
The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
28 May 2026
UK
Prosecution opens against Jeffrey Donaldson in sexual offences trial
The trial is taking place at Newry Crown Court.
By
Jonathan McCambridge
28 May 2026
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