Judge keen to ensure trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife not delayed again

A new trial date has been set for November 3
Jeffrey Donaldson leaves Newry Crown Court following a no bill hearing where his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, is seeking to have two charges dismissed in the historical sex offences case involving them both. Picture date: Friday February 21, 2025.

Jeffrey Donaldson leaves Newry Crown Court following a no bill hearing where his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, is seeking to have two charges dismissed in the historical sex offences case involving them both. Picture date: Friday February 21, 2025.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025 - 12:07
Rebecca Black, PA

A judge has stressed that the trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson should not be delayed again.

The couple both face charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.

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