Wife of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson unfit for trial, judge says
Eleanor Donaldson, wife of former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson, has been deemed unfit to stand trial on charges related to historical sex offences. A judge ruled this after reviewing medical evidence, leading to a delay in the trial. Jeffrey Donaldson, who has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, is set to face trial next week.
- ▪Eleanor Donaldson is unfit to stand trial alongside her husband on charges related to historical sex offences.
- ▪Jeffrey Donaldson faces serious charges, including one count of rape and multiple counts of indecent assault.
- ▪The trial has been delayed for over a year due to Eleanor's health issues.
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Wife of Northern Ireland's Jeffrey Donaldson unfit for trial, judge saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEleanor Donaldson, co-accused and wife of Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) charged with historical sex offences, arrives at Newry Magistrates Court for a preliminary enquiry, in Newry, Northern Ireland, July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Damien EagersPublished May 20, 2026, 10:34 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 10:34 PMBELFAST, May 20 - Eleanor Donaldson, the wife of former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson, is unfit to stand trial alongside her husband on charges related to historical sex offences, a judge ruled on Wednesday.Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Donaldson is due to stand trial next week on one count of rape, 13…
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