Donaldson told police sex abuse allegations were 'unbelievable'
Summary
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, denies all 18 sex abuse charges against him, including one count of rape, allegedly committed between 1985 and 2008. In a police interview, he called the allegations "unbelievable" and strongly denied the accusations during questioning.Key Facts
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 sex abuse charges, including rape.
- The alleged incidents date from 1985 to 2008.
- He was arrested at his home in County Down and questioned at Antrim Police Station.
- During a 4.5-hour police interview, he denied all accusations, calling them "unbelievable".
- Specific allegations include unwanted touching and sexual assault claims from two complainants.
- He admitted apologizing to one complainant during a 1990s meeting but said it was because she felt uncomfortable, not due to any admitted wrongdoing.
- The police interview was edited for court to remove repeated or irrelevant parts but remains an accurate reflection of his responses.
- The trial includes testimony that Lady Donaldson may have witnessed an incident but did not intervene.
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