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Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape

The Guardian · Jun 22, 2026, 1:24 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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  • Donaldson on his way into Newry crown court this morning.
  • Prefer the Guardian on Google Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of sexual offences against two victims who were children at the time of the abuse.
  • The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader faces a potential jail sentence after a jury at Newry crown court on Monday convicted him of 18 offences including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency.

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Donaldson on his way into Newry crown court this morning. Photograph: Cathal Mc Naughton/Reuters View image in fullscreen Donaldson on his way into Newry crown court this morning. Photograph: Cathal Mc Naughton/Reuters Northern Ireland Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland

Prefer the Guardian on Google Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of sexual offences against two victims who were children at the time of the abuse.

The former Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader faces a potential jail sentence after a jury at Newry crown court on Monday convicted him of 18 offences including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency.

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