Dossier
Newry
Coverage of Newry in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences to begin in Newry
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces trial for rape, gross indecency, and other sexual offences spanning 21 years. His wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault. The case has caused significant political upheaval in Northern Ireland.