Northern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girls
Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two girls over several years. The charges include one count of rape and multiple counts of indecent assault, with incidents dating back to the 1980s. Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all charges, while his wife has been deemed unfit to stand trial for her alleged involvement.
- ▪Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of repeatedly sexually abusing two girls between 1985 and 2008.
- ▪He resigned as leader of the DUP and quit as a lawmaker after his arrest in March 2024.
- ▪The trial is expected to last up to a month, with jurors deciding the case based on the facts presented.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNorthern Ireland's former unionist leader faces trial in sexual abuse case involving 2 girlsThe former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing two girlsByThe Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 1:38 PM1:14Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court, England, where he and his wife Eleanor Donaldson are accused of historical sexual offences, on Wednesday May 27, 2026.
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