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Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for historical sexual offences

Jeffrey Donaldson Democratic Unionist Party Northern Ireland sexual offences conviction Newry Crown Court

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for historical sexual offences against two women. The sentencing was delivered by Judge Paul Ramsey at Newry Crown Court.

Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 offences committed between 1985 and 2008, including one count of rape, 13 counts of indecent assault, and four counts of gross indecency. The judge described the crimes as a 'catastrophic descent into disgrace' and noted Donaldson's lack of remorse. Due to legal remissions, Donaldson is expected to serve seven and a half years in prison followed by a period on licence.

Donaldson's wife, Eleanor Donaldson, was also found to have aided and abetted his offences. However, she was deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental health concerns and faced a trial of the facts.

The DUP has condemned the crimes, stating that Donaldson 'deserves every day' of his sentence. Donaldson has denied all charges and is currently seeking to appeal his convictions.

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Democratic Unionist Party · Eleanor Donaldson · Jeffrey Donaldson · Newry Crown Court · Paul Ramsey

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Significant Sentencing: Former Unionist Party Leader Faces 15 Years for Child Abuse Crimes - Daily Digest - News, Craic & Everything in Between [dailydigest.ie]
Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse [www.mnnofa.com]
Ex-líder de partido na Irlanda do Norte condenado a 15 anos de prisão por abusos sexuais - Renascença [rr.pt]
Jeffrey Donaldson: Why will he only serve seven years in prison? [www.newstalk.com]
Σε κάθειρξη 15 ετών για παιδεραστία καταδικάστηκε ο πρώην αρχηγός του κόμματος DUP της Βόρειας Ιρλανδίας [athina984.gr]
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for rape and child sexual abuse | Hotpress [www.hotpress.com]
Donaldson jailed for 15 years for rape and child sexual abuse [gript.ie]
Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader due to be sentenced for child sex abuse convictions [www.bbc.co.uk]
Ex-leader of N Ireland party jailed for child sex abuse [www.perthnow.com.au]
Moćni političar iz Sjeverne Irske silovao i zlostavljao curice, dobio 15 godina zatvora [www.telegram.hr]
Σε κάθειρξη 15 ετών για παιδεραστία καταδικάστηκε ο πρώην αρχηγός του κόμματος DUP της Βόρειας Ιρλανδίας [www.zougla.gr]
Καταδικάστηκε για παιδεραστία ο πρώην ηγέτης του μεγαλύτερου ενωτικού κόμματος της Βόρειας Ιρλανδίας [www.cnn.gr]
Ex-leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse [www.newsday.com]
DUP say Jeffrey Donaldson 'deserves every day' of his 15-year prison sentence [www.thejournal.ie]
Ex-leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse [www.independent.co.uk]
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year sentence for sex offences [www.standard.co.uk]
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual offences [www.theguardian.com]