Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of 18 historical sex offences, including one count of rape

Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 historical sex offences against two women when they were children, including one count of rape, 13 of indecent assault and four of gross indecency

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 - 14:22

Jonathan McCambridge

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 historical sex offences against two women when they were children.

A jury at Newry Crown Court convicted him of one count of rape, 13 counts of indecent assault and four counts of gross indecency.

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