A woman who says she was abused by former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson denies that her allegations are fabricated. Reporting from multiple outlets says the 63-year-old former MP has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences. The woman’s account is presented in court as part of the case involving allegations of abuse attributed to Donaldson. The defendant’s position is that he has not committed the offences charged, and the reporting emphasizes that he is contesting the allegations at this stage of the legal process. The woman’s statements specifically address claims that she is “making up” allegations, which she rejects. Sources agree that the matter is ongoing and that Donaldson’s not-guilty plea means the allegations have not been established in court. The reporting does not provide additional substantiated details of the alleged conduct beyond the existence of 18 charges and the denials by the defendant and the complainant’s rejection of claims of fabrication.