Donaldson told police letter to alleged victim was not an apology for sex abuse
Summary
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, denies 18 sex abuse charges involving two women when they were children between 1985 and 2008. He told police a letter he wrote expressing regret was not an apology for sexual abuse, and both he and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, deny knowledge of or involvement in the alleged offenses.Key Facts
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 charges of sex abuse against two women from 1985 to 2008.
- He wrote a letter in 2020 expressing regret for causing "hurt, pain and distress" but said it was not an apology for sexual abuse.
- One alleged victim believed the letter was an apology, but Donaldson said she was mistaken.
- Donaldson denies admitting abuse during a confrontation with one complainant and her husband.
- Lady Eleanor Donaldson denies five charges of helping or covering up the alleged offenses.
- Police interviews with both Donaldsons are being heard by the jury at Newry Crown Court.
- The complainants reported the allegations to police in March 2024.
- The trial is ongoing.
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