GUILTY: Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at a previous court appearance Pacemaker

Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 sex abuse charges, including rape

FORMER DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of all 18 historical sex abuse charges brought against him, including rape.

The 63-year-old former Lagan Valley MP had pleaded not guilty to all 18 offences.

The charges arise from allegations from two women from when they were children.

Remanding him into custody the judge said Mr Donaldson faces a lengthy custodial sentence. He will be sentenced on September 25.

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The jury of seven men and five women finds Eleanor Donaldson committed the acts she was charged with including five charges of aiding and abetting her husband's offending, following a trial of the facts.





 



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