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DUP review into Donaldson behaviour will be ‘unprecedented’ – Gavin Robinson

DUP review into Donaldson behaviour will be ‘unprecedented’ – Gavin Robinson

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

The DUP leader said he could not currently comment on who would lead the review.
PSNI chief constable warns against ‘wild speculation’ about Jeffrey Donaldson

PSNI chief constable warns against ‘wild speculation’ about Jeffrey Donaldson

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Boutcher said the first allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson were made to the PSNI three weeks before he was arrested.
Starmer salutes ‘extraordinary courage’ of Jeffrey Donaldson victims

Starmer salutes ‘extraordinary courage’ of Jeffrey Donaldson victims

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

The former DUP leader was convicted last week of a number of sex offences
Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.
I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.
Sinn Féin calls on Stormont speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

Sinn Féin calls on Stormont speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.
Poots says he has ‘nothing to answer for’ over Donaldson concerns

Poots says he has ‘nothing to answer for’ over Donaldson concerns

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

The Stormont Speaker made a statement to MLAs on Monday.
DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.
Former DUP leader Donaldson protected by ‘culture of cover-up’, MLAs hear

Former DUP leader Donaldson protected by ‘culture of cover-up’, MLAs hear

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

The Northern Ireland Assembly debated revelations about the conduct of Jeffrey Donaldson.
‘Fully independent’ probe needed following Donaldson revelations, says Alliance

‘Fully independent’ probe needed following Donaldson revelations, says Alliance

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Party leader Naomi Long said transparency was needed around the actions of members of the DUP leadership in relation to further allegations.
Police Ombudsman requested to probe what police knew about Jeffrey Donaldson

Police Ombudsman requested to probe what police knew about Jeffrey Donaldson

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Independent unionist MLA Doug Beattie described ‘important and reasonable questions which require clear and transparent answers’.
DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson

DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

It will probe who knew what in terms of claims of inappropriate behaviour by the convicted paedophile before his arrest over historical sex offences.
Former DUP leader Donaldson to renounce knighthood and Privy Council membership

Former DUP leader Donaldson to renounce knighthood and Privy Council membership

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson’s solicitor John McBurney said Donaldson has signed letters requesting those moves.
Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says

Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children.
The evidence heard by jury during four-week trial of Jeffrey Donaldson

The evidence heard by jury during four-week trial of Jeffrey Donaldson

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Two women accused the former DUP leader of sexual assault.
Jeffrey Donaldson facing ‘lengthy’ prison term after sexual offences conviction

Jeffrey Donaldson facing ‘lengthy’ prison term after sexual offences conviction

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

The jury found the former DUP leader was convicted at Newry Crown Court of 18 sexual offences.
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson trial begin third day of deliberations

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson trial begin third day of deliberations

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader is facing 18 sex abuse allegations.
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for weekend

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for weekend

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader denies 18 sex offences against two women.
Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for day

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for day

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Donaldson, wearing a dark grey suit and a pink tie, sat in the dock at the back of the court with his arms folded while the judge delivered his final remarks to the jury earlier in the day.
Judge begins summary of evidence in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Judge begins summary of evidence in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

The jury will retire to consider its verdict after Judge Paul Ramsey finishes delivering his charge.
Witnesses in Donaldson case ‘not reliable enough’ for guilty verdicts – defence

Witnesses in Donaldson case ‘not reliable enough’ for guilty verdicts – defence

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Two witnesses have accused the former DUP leader of sexual offences.
Consequences of alleged abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson ‘cannot be ignored’

Consequences of alleged abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson ‘cannot be ignored’

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Closing speeches have begun in the trial of the former DUP leader over historical sexual offences at Newry Crown Court.
‘Pain and hurt’ of Donaldson’s alleged victims ‘still so visible’, court told

‘Pain and hurt’ of Donaldson’s alleged victims ‘still so visible’, court told

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Defence closes case in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Defence closes case in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examination ends

Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examination ends

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The former MP and DUP leader was cross-examined over two days in Newry Crown Court.
Donaldson denies he attended meeting to nip claims ‘in the bud’

Donaldson denies he attended meeting to nip claims ‘in the bud’

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Donaldson denies claim he treated alleged rape victim ‘like an object’

Donaldson denies claim he treated alleged rape victim ‘like an object’

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader was giving evidence at his sexual offences trial at Newry Crown Court.
Jeffrey Donaldson tells jury he is ‘crystal clear’ rape allegation is false

Jeffrey Donaldson tells jury he is ‘crystal clear’ rape allegation is false

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson denies abuse of two alleged victims

Jeffrey Donaldson denies abuse of two alleged victims

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson begins giving evidence in sex offences trial

Jeffrey Donaldson begins giving evidence in sex offences trial

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Defence barrister Kieran Vaughan called the ex-MP as a witness in the trial at Newry Crown Court.
Prosecution case concludes in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Prosecution case concludes in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences while Eleanor Donaldson is facing a trial of the facts.
Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.
Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.
Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.
Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court as sex offences trial enters third week

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court as sex offences trial enters third week

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

The former MP and DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Donaldson abuse not reported as it would ‘destroy reputation’, trial told

Donaldson abuse not reported as it would ‘destroy reputation’, trial told

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Ex-MP Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Witness becomes emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

Witness becomes emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Newry Crown Court also heard about a message sent by Jeffrey Donaldson to a church minister who had been providing pastoral support to the couple stating he just wanted to “find a way to say how sorry I am”.
Woman who alleges Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, courts hears

Woman who alleges Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, courts hears

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

The woman, known as complainant B, is the older of two alleged victims who have accused the former DUP leader of sexual abuse.
Woman tells Donaldson trial details of alleged rape will stay with her ‘forever’

Woman tells Donaldson trial details of alleged rape will stay with her ‘forever’

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

The complainant told Newry Crown Court of hearing the former DUP leader’s ‘heavy breathing’ during the alleged sexual assault.
Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

The 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Woman who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her denies she is ‘making up’ claims

Woman who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her denies she is ‘making up’ claims

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

The former MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Eleanor Donaldson ‘did nothing’ following alleged abuse incident, court hears

Eleanor Donaldson ‘did nothing’ following alleged abuse incident, court hears

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Complainant A also rejected suggestions by a barrister that she is “making this up as you go along” in relation to the allegations.
Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Donaldson ‘regret’ letter ‘nothing to do’ with sex allegations, trial hears

Fri, 29 May, 2026

The ex-MP has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.

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