Newry Crown Court
Coverage of Newry Crown Court in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-DUP chief found guilty of sexual abuse in Northern Ireland
Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, was found guilty of 18 sexual abuse charges spanning 23 years. A jury convicted him on counts including indecent assault, gross indecency, and rape, with his wife implicated in aiding some crimes but exempted from trial due to mental health concerns.
- 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.
- Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears accuser describe details of alleged rape
A jury in Northern Ireland heard testimony from an accuser who described details of an alleged rape by Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader. The complainant's police interview was presented at Newry crown court during the trial.
- Woman tells court she was raped by ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson while at school
A woman testified in court that she was raped by Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, while she was at school. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appeared at Newry Crown Court.
- Jeffrey Donaldson’s letter to alleged victim had ‘nothing to do’ with abuse claims, trial hears
Jeffrey Donaldson's barrister claimed a letter he sent to an alleged victim was unrelated to her sexual abuse allegations, stating it addressed other behavior. The letter expressed regret for causing 'hurt, pain and distress' but denied any connection to the accusations.
- Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears alleged sexual abuse victim tell police of nightmares
An alleged sexual abuse victim testified in court about experiencing nightmares and feeling 'dirty' after the incident. The testimony was part of a police interview played during the trial of Jeffrey Donaldson, charged with sexual offenses. The case involves allegations against the former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader.
- Prosecution opens case against ex-DUP leader over sex abuse allegations
The prosecution has opened a case against former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson over sex abuse allegations. Donaldson appeared at Newry Crown Court as part of the legal proceedings.
- 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.
- Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences
The trial of Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), for alleged sex offences has begun at Newry Crown Court. The four-week trial is among the most high-profile in Northern Ireland in recent years, with a heavy police and media presence.