Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears alleged sexual abuse victim tell police of nightmares
The trial of Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, is underway in Newry crown court, where allegations of sexual abuse have been presented. An alleged victim described experiencing nightmares and feelings of shame related to Donaldson's actions during her childhood. Donaldson faces multiple charges, including rape, and has expressed regret in a letter to the complainant.
- ▪Jeffrey Donaldson is facing 18 charges, including one count of rape, spanning from 1985 to 2008.
- ▪An alleged victim testified about nightmares and feelings of dirtiness stemming from Donaldson's actions.
- ▪Donaldson wrote a letter to the alleged victim expressing regret and seeking forgiveness for his actions.
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Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry crown court on Thursday. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PAView image in fullscreenJeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry crown court on Thursday. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PAUK newsJeffrey Donaldson trial hears alleged sexual abuse victim tell police of nightmaresRecording of police interview played in Newry crown court also contains allegations about ex-DUP leader’s actionsRory Carroll Ireland correspondentThu 28 May 2026 11.56 EDTLast modified on Thu 28 May 2026 12.07 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn alleged victim of sexual abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson had nightmares about men doing “horrible things to children” and was left “feeling dirty for a long time”, a Northern Ireland court has heard.The complainant made the allegations in a police interview…
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