Eleanor Donaldson
Coverage of Eleanor Donaldson in the Nexus archive.
- Northern Irish unionist ex-leader found guilty of rape
Jeffrey Donaldson, Northern Ireland’s ex-leader, was found guilty of 18 historical sex offenses including rape. A jury convicted him after a four-week trial involving allegations from two women, with sentencing scheduled for September 25. His wife, Eleanor, was also found guilty of aiding and abetting his offenses.
- Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sex abuse claims
Jeffrey Donaldson, a unionist leader in Northern Ireland, was convicted of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls from 1985 to 2008. He denied the allegations during testimony, claiming he did not commit the acts, while his wife was found to have aided and abetted but avoided conviction due to mental health issues.
- Northern Ireland’s former unionist leader tells jury he did not sexually abuse two children
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, denies charges of rape and indecency involving two alleged victims. He testified at his trial in Newry Crown Court, pleading not guilty to multiple counts spanning 1985 to 2008. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, faces non-criminal charges of aiding and abetting.
- Prosecutor outlines case against former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader and MP, is charged with 18 sexual offences involving two alleged victims, with his wife Eleanor accused of aiding and abetting. A court heard he allegedly sexually assaulted a child and later apologized at a church-brokered meeting.
- Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces trial for rape, gross indecency, and other sexual offences spanning 21 years. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault. The case has caused significant political upheaval in Northern Ireland.