Donaldson trial hears pastor say it was 'obvious' who alleged abuser was
Summary
At the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, a Christian pastor testified that one of the alleged victims told him she had been sexually abused but did not want to reveal the abuser’s identity to protect a political reputation. The pastor said it was clear to him that the accused was Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who denies multiple sex abuse charges.Key Facts
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 sex abuse charges.
- His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces five related charges but is not participating in the trial for mental health reasons.
- Pastor Stephen Matthews said Complainant B told him about abuse when she was a teenager but did not want to name the abuser.
- The pastor said it was obvious to him the abuser was Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, based on the victim’s description.
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was previously an MP for the Ulster Unionist Party and leader of the DUP.
- The alleged victim was emotionally disturbed when she spoke to the pastor in the 1990s.
- The victim also told Claire Selfridge, who lived at the Christian Family Centre, about the abuse.
- During questioning, it was confirmed the complainant did not explicitly say “sexual” abuse but described serious allegations.
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