Sir Jeffrey Donaldson7 hrs agoDonaldson trial on schedule to begin next weekFormer DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor deny a combined total of 23 charges related to alleged historical sex abuse.7 hrs ago5 May 2026Judge 'very firm' on wanting Donaldson trial to go ahead in three weeks Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson deny a combined total of 23 charges related to alleged historical sex abuse.5 May 202627 Mar 2026Date set for review of Jeffrey Donaldson caseSir Jeffrey and Lady Donaldson deny a combined 23 charges, which are alleged to have been committed between 1985 and 2008.27 Mar 20262 Feb 2026New date set for trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and wifeSir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Donaldson deny a combined 23 charges, which are alleged to have been committed between 1985 and 2008.2 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Judge adjourns hearing in Lady Donaldson caseNewry Crown Court was told her lawyers are awaiting the completion of a medical report.23 Jan 202613 Nov 2025'Genuine medical issues' in the case of Lady Donaldson says judgeSir Jeffrey, 62, is accused of 18 offences, including one count of rape, while Lady Donaldson, 59, faces five charges relating to aiding and abetting.13 Nov 202520 Oct 2025Trial postponed due to Lady Donaldson's continuing ill-healthNo new trial date has been fixed.20 Oct 202510 Oct 2025New review hearing for Donaldson case scheduledIt will take place on 20 October and determine whether their joint trial can proceed as planned on 3 November at Newry Crown Court.10 Oct 20251 Aug 2025Lady Donaldson health report due to be completed next weekThe 59-year-old is a co-accused in a sex offences case involving her husband, the former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.1 Aug 2025...
