Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of telling “sinful and deceitful lies” as his cross-examination ends at Newry Crown Court. Multiple outlets report that the accusations arise during questioning in court, where Donaldson denies allegations related to sexual abuse. The reports say the prosecution challenges his account, characterising his denials as dishonest. The cross-examination runs over two days, according to the coverage, with the process taking place while Donaldson sits as a witness.
While the articles use similar wording on the alleged dishonesty, they focus on the courtroom exchange and the fact that cross-examination has concluded rather than detailing every aspect of the underlying evidence. The coverage indicates the matter is proceeding through the criminal trial process, with the dispute centring on whether Donaldson’s testimony is truthful. No single outlet’s framing is singled out in the reports provided; all present the same core development: Donaldson’s testimony is met with accusations of falsehood at the end of the cross-examination period.
