Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be sentenced for child sexual abuse – latest updates
Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 counts of sexual abuse against two women when they were children and has been told he faces a lengthy jail term A…
The Guardian reports: Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 counts of sexual abuse against two women when they were children and has been told he faces a lengthy jail term A prison van believed to be carrying Jeffrey Donaldson has arrived at Newry crown court.
He was being held at Maghaberry prison in his former parliamentary constituency of Lagan Valley in County Antrim awaiting sentencing.
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