Northern Ireland ex-DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes
Judge says Jeffrey Donaldson never apologised to victims as politician seeks to appeal his convictions.
Al Jazeera English reports: Judge says Jeffrey Donaldson never apologised to victims as politician seeks to appeal his convictions.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Northern Ireland, DUP and Jeffrey Donaldson.
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