Donaldson sex abuse trial hears police interview from alleged rape victim

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears accuser describe details of alleged rape

Witness B said in police interview that she pretended to be asleep when allegedly abused as a child A jury in Northern Ireland has heard details of the alleged rape of a child by the former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson. A police interview with the complainant was played to Newry crown court in Northern Ireland on Tuesday on the sixth day of the former MP’s trial for sex offences. Continue reading...

By Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent

Jeffrey Donaldson trial to hear evidence from second alleged victim

Former DUP leader accused of rape and several counts of gross indecency, and of indecent assault

By Seanín Graham

Evidence of second woman heard at Donaldson trial

A second woman who claims former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson abused her as a child has begun giving evidence at his trial about how he is alleged to have raped her.

Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial: Complainant B to give evidence as second week begins

By Allison Morris

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears police interview with complainant who alleges he raped her

The 63-year-old former Lagan Valley MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.