Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears alleged sexual abuse victim tell police of nightmares
Summary
A court in Northern Ireland is hearing a trial against Jeffrey Donaldson, a former MP and DUP leader, who faces 18 sexual offence charges from incidents between 1985 and 2008. An alleged victim told police about nightmares and abuse by Donaldson when she was a child, and the jury also heard a letter where Donaldson expressed regret for causing pain.Key Facts
- Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 charges, including rape, related to two alleged victims.
- The alleged abuse took place between 1985 and 2008.
- The complainant described waking from nightmares about men hurting children and feeling "dirty" for a long time.
- Donaldson wrote a letter in 2020 expressing regret and asking for forgiveness.
- The alleged victim recalled Donaldson being physically inappropriate when she was a child and teenager.
- Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault but is unfit to stand trial due to mental health.
- The trial is happening at Newry crown court and is expected to last about four weeks.
- The complainant appeared via video link and described the impact of the abuse on her life.
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