Jeffrey Donaldson
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19601.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Jeffrey Donaldson is a prominent Northern Irish politician and member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He has served as the Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley since 2001 and has held various leadership roles within the party, including a tenure as the DUP leader. His political career has been marked by significant involvement in the peace process and governance in Northern Ireland. Recently, he has been in the news due to serious criminal allegations, which have led to his resignation as party leader and suspension from the DUP.
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Jeffrey Donaldson was mentioned in relation to his conviction for sex crimes against children.
One woman’s recollection of abuse in Cork school cuts through the talk – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-24
Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of multiple child sex offences, including rape and indecent assault.
Jury took 10 hours to decide Jeffrey Donaldson was guilty, 10 minutes to deliver verdict – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-23
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of sexually abusing two women when they were children.
‘The only person telling lies is you’ – the full story of Jeffrey Donaldson’s abuse trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges against him, including rape.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Jeffrey Donaldson is on trial for child sex offences, facing multiple charges including rape and indecent assault.
Jury resumes deliberations in Jeffrey Donaldson child sex offences trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22Jeffrey Donaldson is on trial for child sex offences, facing multiple charges including rape and indecent assault.
Jury resumes deliberations on child sex charges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of multiple offences including rape and indecent assault.
Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears evidence from second alleged victim – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-02Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of 18 offences, including one count of rape and multiple counts of indecent assault on a female.
Eleanor Donaldson ‘did nothing’ after being told of incident with husband, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of sexually abusing two women as children and has denied the charges.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife had listening device planted in car due to suspicion of affair, abuse trial told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-29Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of multiple sexual offences against a female complainant.
Jeffrey Donaldson told alleged victim he would ‘pray’ for her and was ‘seeking help from God’, trial hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28
Jeffrey Donaldson is the leader of the largest unionist party, the DUP, and is currently on trial for sexual offences.
From the height of politics to the dock in Courtroom One – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-28Jeffrey Donaldson is on trial for multiple charges of abuse, including rape and indecent assault.
‘Traumatic incidents’ to be recalled during Jeffrey Donaldson abuse trial, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27
Jeffrey Donaldson is on trial for sexual offences including rape and indecent assault.
Prosecution case to open in Jeffrey Donaldson trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27The chief threat to Trimble was viewed as the then Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson.
Staunchly anti-agreement former Ulster Unionist MP and Orange Order leader – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
Jeffrey Donaldson has previously pleaded not guilty to 18 offences, including rape.
Psychiatrist report on Eleanor Donaldson’s health expected on Monday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Jeffrey Donaldson resigned from the leadership of the DUP and is currently awaiting trial for alleged sexual offences.
Who do you call if you want to speak to the leader of unionism? It’s complicated – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Jeffrey Donaldson is a former DUP leader facing charges relating to alleged historical sex offences.
Judge asks all sides to work towards November trial date – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
Jeffrey Donaldson is facing sex offence charges and has previously pleaded not guilty to multiple offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson case delayed as wife is ‘unfit to stand trial’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14Jeffrey Donaldson is facing multiple charges, including one count of rape, and has pleaded not guilty.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife seeks dropping of two charges in sex offence case against both – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21