Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including one count of rape. Multiple outlets report that he denies all the allegations and was tried before a jury. The jury deliberates for around ten hours over three days before returning a guilty verdict on all 18 counts. Reports also describe the presence and testimony of alleged victims during the trial, with coverage noting that two alleged victims give evidence over multiple days.

Separate reporting on the proceedings includes testimony from a religious figure who says it was “obvious” who the alleged abuser was, as well as courtroom accounts of alleged abuse being discussed during the trial.

His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is also mentioned across the sources. Coverage states that she is accused of offences relating to aiding and abetting and denies those allegations. One report says a “trial of the facts” takes place after a judge rules her unfit to stand trial for mental health reasons. Other accounts state the jury hears from alleged victims addressing Donaldson from the dock.