Stormont Speaker and DUP representative Robin Newton Poots says a person in the DUP leadership had prior knowledge of an allegation involving Christopher Donaldson’s behaviour toward a woman. Poots made the claim as he addressed the matter in the context of a dispute over what was known and when, according to reporting from both outlets. Poots also described Donaldson as having attempted to “extinguish” his political career, framing his actions and the sequence of events in that way. The reports indicate that the central issue is the DUP’s internal awareness of claims about Donaldson’s conduct, and whether those involved had information before it became public. No details provided in the supplied excerpts clarify the specific nature of the allegation or identify the DUP figure referred to as having knowledge. The coverage focuses on Poots’ assertion of prior awareness within the party and on his characterisation of Donaldson’s actions related to his standing within the DUP and Stormont.