CRIMEJun 22 · 15:01 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSAgence France-Presse

Northern Irish unionist ex-leader found guilty of rape

Jeffrey Donaldson, Northern Ireland’s ex-leader, was found guilty of 18 historical sex offenses including rape. A jury convicted him after a four-week trial involving allegations from two women, with sentencing scheduled for September 25. His wife, Eleanor, was also found guilty of aiding and abetting his offenses.

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