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Jeffrey Donaldson Sentenced For Sex Offences

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Donaldson, 63, was convicted in June of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, relating to the abuse of two women when they were children.

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15 Oct
Donaldson, 63, was convicted in June of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, relating to the abuse of two women when they were children.
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16 Oct Donaldson jail term poses 'complex challenge' for prison staff'
BBC
15 Oct Judge describes Donaldson’s ‘descent into disgrace’ as ex-DUP leader sentenced
Evening Standard
15 Oct Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year sentence for sex offences
Evening Standard
15 Oct Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year jail term for sex offences
Evening Standard
15 Oct Northern Ireland’s Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences
The Straits Times
15 Oct Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is jailed for 15 years for child sex abuse offences
Daily Mail
15 Oct Ex-DUP leader Donaldson to be sentenced for child sex abuse including rape
BBC
15 Oct Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be sentenced for sex offences
Evening Standard

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