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Jeffrey Donaldson victim describes 'profound impact' of child sex abuse

Prosecutors said the convictions erased his public achievements as the court heard impact statements from the two complainants before sentencing next month.

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The victims of child sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson have described the impact the abuse had on them. Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 counts of sex abuse including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children. The former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader appeared at Newry Crown Court for a hearing prior to his sentencing in October. He is seeking to appeal his convictions.

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Jeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ professional achievements, court told

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Jeffrey Donaldson’s sex offence convictions “obliterate” his political achievements, his barrister tells court

The convictions of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for sex offences “obliterate” all the achievements in his political life, his barrister has told a court.

·Portadown, United Kingdom
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Jeffrey Donaldson victim describes 'profound impact' of child sex abuse

The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 counts of child sex abuse, including one of rape, in June.

·London, United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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