The trial of former MP Donaldson continues as he pleads not guilty to a set of sexual offence allegations. According to court reporting, the defendant denies wrongdoing and enters a plea of not guilty to 18 alleged offences. During the proceedings, the court hears that Donaldson has described a letter he sent—characterised in coverage as a “regret” letter—as having “nothing to do” with the sexual allegations now before the court. The reporting states that the letter is raised as part of the evidence considered at trial, though the accounts focus on the defendant’s position that it is unrelated to the allegations. The judge and jury are presented with the case brought by the prosecution, while Donaldson maintains his denial of the charges. The trial is therefore centered on disputed allegations and the interpretation of materials said to relate to the matters in question, including the “regret” letter.