In the trial involving former DUP leader Arlene Donaldson, the defence tells the jury that two witnesses are “not reliable enough” to support guilty verdicts. Multiple outlets report that Donaldson’s barrister, Kieran Vaughan, challenges the credibility of the complainants’ evidence as the case is considered by jurors. The coverage also notes Vaughan’s instruction to the jury to disregard distractions and concentrate on the evidence presented in court when reaching a decision. According to the reports, the prosecution’s case centers on allegations of sexual offences made by two witnesses. The defence position, as described across the sources, is that the jury should not convict on the basis of testimony the defence characterises as unreliable. The reports do not describe a verdict outcome, and the focus remains on the defence’s arguments during the trial process rather than on new substantive evidence or legal rulings. The case continues to be evaluated by the jury based on the evidence heard during proceedings.