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How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
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How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson

BBC News · Jun 22, 2026, 2:21 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.

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