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Trial of former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson begins at Newry Crown Court, where he is accused of allegations of sexual abuse

The trial of former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson begins at Newry Crown Court, where he is accused of allegations of sexual abuse.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

Official parliamentary portrait of Jeffrey Donaldson — Jeffrey Donaldson in his official parliamentary portrait. This is a file photograph, not an image from the court proceedings. Picture: Chris McAndrew / UK Parliament, CC BY 3.0.

The trial of former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson begins at Newry Crown Court, where he is accused of allegations of sexual abuse.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 26 May 2026.

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