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Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence

The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.

Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26th

Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26th

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife delayed again

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November

Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests ahead of trial, court told

Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.