A judge says the trial of former DUP leader Sammy Donaldson is on track to begin on 26 May. The case involves allegations of historical sex offences. Donaldson denies the allegations. According to the reports, the scheduling follows court proceedings in which the judge provided an update on the timetable for the matter, indicating that preparations for the trial are proceeding as planned ahead of the stated start date. The sources agree that the defendant is a former DUP leader and that the charges relate to offences alleged to have occurred in the past. Both outlets also state that Donaldson does not accept the prosecution’s claims. No additional details about the specific allegations, the number of charges, or the planned length of the trial are provided in the accounts. The reporting focuses on the confirmation of the trial start date and the status of Donaldson’s plea, with the case awaiting the opening of hearings on 26 May.