Donaldson sex abuse trial hears police interview from alleged rape victim
Summary
The trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, includes the police interview of a woman who alleges he raped and sexually abused her as a child. The video was shown in court, where she described the abuse and her feelings during the events. Donaldson denies the charges, and his wife faces related legal proceedings.Key Facts
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 sexual abuse charges, 10 of which relate to Complainant B.
- The alleged abuse happened between 1985 and 1991 when Complainant B was a child.
- A 75-minute police interview with Complainant B was played in court, during which she described the abuse in detail.
- She said Donaldson put his hands down her underwear often and described a rape incident from her primary school years.
- Complainant B explained her fear and how she pretended to be asleep to stop the abuse.
- Donaldson denies all charges of sexual abuse and indecent assault.
- Another complainant, Complainant A, accuses Donaldson of related crimes between 1999 and 2008.
- Lady Eleanor Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey’s wife, faces charges of aiding and abetting but is not part of the main trial due to mental health issues.
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