Donaldson Appeals Rape Convictions | Sheffield News

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, convicted of 18 sex offenses including rape and indecent assault against children between 1985 and 2008, is preparing to appeal his Newry Crown Court conviction — a move aimed at overturning the verdict he’s maintained was false. His legal team has filed appeal papers, with hearings expected in Belfast this autumn. The case has also triggered a Northern Ireland Assembly review into his alleged misconduct during his time as an MLA from 2003 to 2010. His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, was found to have aided and abetted the crimes but avoided criminal conviction due to mental health proceedings. Victims described abuse that began in primary school, while Donaldson showed no visible reaction at sentencing. The legal battle continues as the appeal looms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77c23ff539d34642