Donaldson Trial Begins Today

The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson kicks off today, as he faces 18 historic sex offense charges spanning decades — all denied by him — while his wife, Eleanor, navigates a unique legal path due to mental health concerns, with no possibility of a criminal conviction. Once the party’s top figure and recently suspended after leading DUP back into Stormont, Donaldson’s case will run alongside his wife’s under the same judge, with jury selection underway in Newry Crown Court. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/34728a64fc689bd2