A court hears evidence described as the ongoing “pain and hurt” of Jeffrey Donaldson’s alleged victims, with multiple outlets reporting that this impact is still “so visible.” The reports say the former DUP leader appears before the court in relation to multiple charges. According to the sources, Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 alleged offences. The coverage focuses on statements presented during the proceedings about the effect of the alleged conduct on those involved, rather than on specific incident details or outcomes. While the articles use similar phrasing around the alleged victims’ ongoing distress, they do not provide additional verified particulars beyond the nature of the testimony and the number of charges. The reporting indicates the case is at the stage of plea and hearing matters brought before the court, and it does not state any findings of guilt. The next steps in the process, including the scheduling of further hearings and evidence, are not detailed in the provided excerpts.