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8. Jeffrey's WhatsApp message

A special series from the State of Us podcast. The court hears Jeffrey Donaldson sent a message to a Church minister saying he wanted to repent.

A special series from The State of Us podcast. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces a trial of the facts on related charges of aiding and abetting, which she has denied. The court hears Jeffrey Donaldson sent a message to a Church minister saying he wanted to repent.

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