Jeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ achievements, court told

During a pre-sentence hearing at Newry Crown Court on Friday, Donaldson appeared for the first time since his conviction in June
Jeffery Donaldson 

Jeffery Donaldson 

The convictions of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for sex offences “obliterate” all the achievements in his political life, his barrister has told a court.

During a pre-sentence hearing at Newry Crown Court on Friday, Donaldson appeared for the first time since his conviction in June.

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