Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences
Key takeaways
- Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry magistrates court in Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
- The jury in Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial for alleged sex offences has been sworn in, launching one of the most high-profile trials in recent Northern Irish history.
- The former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader entered Newry crown court on Tuesday amid a heavy police and media presence for a trial that is expected to last about four weeks.
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Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry magistrates court in Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Photograph: Liam Mc Burney/PAView image in fullscreen Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry magistrates court in Northern Ireland on Tuesday. Photograph: Liam Mc Burney/PAUK news Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences Trial of former DUP leader is expected to last four weeks and is among the most high-profile in Northern Ireland in recent years
Prefer the Guardian on Google. The jury in Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial for alleged sex offences has been sworn in, launching one of the most high-profile trials in recent Northern Irish history.
The former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader entered Newry crown court on Tuesday amid a heavy police and media presence for a trial that is expected to last about four weeks.