Eleanor Donaldson

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Jury selection under way in Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial

Jury selection under way in Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’

Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.
Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.
Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26th, judge says

Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26th, judge says

Tue, 19 May, 2026

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.
Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26th

Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26th

Tue, 05 May, 2026

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.
New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

New medical reports on Eleanor Donaldson submitted, court hears

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.
Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Trial of former DUP leader Donaldson and wife to get under way in May

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.
Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.
No progress in Donaldsons’ trial before ‘genuine medical issues’ are explored

No progress in Donaldsons’ trial before ‘genuine medical issues’ are explored

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he hoped to have a clearer picture early next year as to when the trial can ‘finally get under way’.
Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Jeffrey Donaldson: Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.
‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

A lawyer said the court was waiting for an assessment over whether ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife was fit to stand trial later this year.
Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case delayed as wife ‘unfit to stand trial’

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.
Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Application to dismiss two charges facing Eleanor Donaldson heard in court

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial
Bid to dismiss charges against Eleanor Donaldson delayed again

Bid to dismiss charges against Eleanor Donaldson delayed again

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

A judge said he does not want to interfere with a date to start the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife.
Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife will go on trial in March facing a number of historical sex offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife bids to have two charges withdrawn in sex offences case

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Eleanor Donaldson is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson.
Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

He made a brief appearance before Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.
Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court
Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence charges

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

The 61-year-old and his wife are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Donaldson will not seek re-election amid sex offences case, says solicitor

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader, who is set to remain Lagan Valley MP until the election, is facing 11 historical charges.
Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July

Wed, 22 May, 2024

The former DUP leader is facing 11 charges

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