Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences
The trial of Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, has commenced in Northern Ireland, with a jury sworn in to hear allegations of serious sexual offences. Donaldson faces multiple charges, including rape and indecent assault, spanning over two decades. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is also charged with aiding and abetting his alleged crimes and will face a separate trial of facts due to mental health issues.
- ▪Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of rape and other sexual offences spanning 21 years.
- ▪His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, faces charges related to aiding and abetting his alleged offences.
- ▪The trial is expected to last about four weeks and is one of the most high-profile in recent Northern Irish history.
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Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry magistrates court in Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PAView image in fullscreenJeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry magistrates court in Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PAUK newsJury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offencesTrial of former DUP leader is expected to last four weeks and is among the most high-profile in Northern Ireland in recent yearsRory Carroll Ireland correspondentTue 26 May 2026 10.32 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 10.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe jury in Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial for alleged sex offences has been sworn in, launching one of the most high-profile trials in recent Northern Irish history.The former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader…
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