# Donaldson Convicted of Historic Abuse

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Podcast: [Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cork-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612488)
Published: 2026-06-22T15:07:17+00:00
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been convicted of eighteen historical sexual offences against two girls as children, including rape and multiple counts of indecent assault and gross indecency, with his wife Eleanor found guilty of aiding and abetting. The 63-year-old denied all charges spanning decades, now faces a lengthy prison term and mandatory sex offender registration. Victims testified about their abuse, while Donaldson spent two days denying everything. Eleanor’s trial focused on mental health claims, which the jury rejected. The judge called a custodial sentence inevitable and substantial, and political leaders have condemned the crimes and Donaldson’s lack of remorse. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/097a368f25afcfd7

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