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The State of UsThe Donaldson Sex Abuse TrialEpisodes Available now
21. Victims face Donaldson
The two women were in court as Jeffrey Donaldson's sentence was considered.
20. Jeffrey and Eleanor to appeal
Eleanor Donaldson is to appeal the verdict from her trial of the facts.
19. The verdict
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is a convicted paedophile and child rapist.
18. Jury still deciding
The jury considers the combined 23 charges for a second day.
17. Jury considers verdict
The jury retires to consider the combined 23 charges.
16. Final arguments Part 2
Eleanor Donaldson’s barrister has asked the jury to find her not guilty of all charges
15. Final arguments
Barristers began closing statements today in court.
14. The defence closes its case
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s defence team closed its case today.
13. 'Sinful and deceitful'
Jeffrey Donaldson completes his evidence to the trial.
12. Jeffrey in the witness box.
The jury hears from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in person as he takes to the witness stand.
