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Donaldson told police sex abuse allegations were 'unbelievable'
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Donaldson told police sex abuse allegations were 'unbelievable'

BBC News · Jun 8, 2026, 3:51 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 sex abuse charges and his wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, denies five charges related to aiding and abetting.

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