Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and wife to get underway in May

Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and wife to get underway in May

File pic of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson Picture: PA

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 - 13:52
Rebecca Black, Press Association

The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife on charges relating to alleged historical sexual offences is expected to start in May.

Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

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