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New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears
Trial delayed to allow review of two new medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson amid ongoing concerns over her mental health, court confirms.
- New medical reports have prompted a further delay in the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Lady Eleanor Donaldson at Newry Crown Court on charges relating to alleged historic sexual offences.
- Originally scheduled to begin in March 2025, the proceedings have been postponed twice due to deterioration in the mental health of Lady Eleanor Donaldson; both defendants deny all charges.
- Judge Paul Ramsey received two additional psychiatric reports on Friday morning, which prosecuting barrister Rosemary Walsh confirmed she had also obtained that same day at the brief Newry Crown Court hearing.
- A review hearing is scheduled for May 5, which Judge Ramsey said will "give us a clear three weeks before the trial" now set for May 26.
- Neither Sir Jeffrey Donaldson nor Lady Eleanor Donaldson attended the Friday update at Newry Crown Court, as Judge Ramsey confirmed neither defendant was required to be present for the procedural hearing.
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New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears
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