Donaldson trial told by alleged victim she should have reported abuse claims earlier
Summary
A woman accusing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of child rape said in court she should have told the police about the abuse earlier. The trial in Newry Crown Court involves two women who have made abuse claims against the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).Key Facts
- The woman, called Complainant B, says she was abused by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson between 1985 and 1991.
- She blamed herself for not reporting the abuse sooner and for what happened to the other complainant.
- Both complainants reported the abuse to police in March 2024.
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies 18 sex abuse charges, 10 of which relate to Complainant B.
- A second complainant, Complainant A, alleges abuse by Donaldson between 1999 and 2008.
- Lady Eleanor Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey’s wife, faces charges of helping or encouraging the offenses but is not taking part in the trial due to mental health reasons.
- Both Sir Jeffrey and Lady Donaldson were arrested at their home in County Down in March 2024.
- The trial is ongoing at Newry Crown Court in Northern Ireland.
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