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Jeffrey Donaldson Guilty
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- Stormont Sources
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 1984
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Summary
The former leader of the DUP and Lagan Valley MP, Jeffrey Donaldson, has been found guilty of all 18 historical sex abuse charges, including rape, by a jury at Newry Crown Court. In this special episode of the Stormont Sources podcast, hosts David McCann and Tim Cairns are joined by Alison Morris, Crime Correspondent for the Belfast Telegraph. Alison was one of only 10 journalists allowed inside Court throughout the four-week trial. She describes the courtroom drama, the "velvet glove assassin" cross-examination by the prosecution, the secret bugging of Donaldson’s car, and the historic "trial of facts" involving his wife, Eleanor Donaldson. We also look at the massive political fallout for the DUP and the wider implications across Northern Ireland politics. If you find this episode insightful, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing to help support independent political analysis in Northern Ireland. 📌 SUPPORT SERVICES & RESOURCES: If you or someone you know has been impacted by historical sexual abuse or any of the themes discussed in this podcast, please reach out for support: • Nexus NI: https://nexusni.org/ • Women's Aid NI: https://www.womensaidni.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.