# Donaldson Trial: Prosecution accuses Jeffrey Donaldson of ‘sinful and deceitful lies’

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Podcast: [Crime World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-world-1335810)
Published: 2026-06-12T19:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/crime-world/episodes/donaldson-trial-prosecution-accuses-jeffrey-donaldson-of-sin
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has now been cross-examined by the prosecution in Newry Crown Court where he is on trial over 18 alleged offences. He has plead not guilty to charges including rape and allegations of indecent assault and gross indecency. Both complainants alleged they were abused as children. His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, from Dublinhill Road in Dromore, denies several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending. She is facing a trial of the facts on mental health grounds. Allison Morris is covering the trial for the Belfast Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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