Alleged rape of girl ‘simply not true’, Jeffrey Donaldson tells trial

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Former DUP leader also rejects suggestion wife knew about or witnessed abuse, saying ‘there was nothing to know’

Jeffrey Donaldson is “crystal clear” that an allegation he raped a girl several years ago is “simply not true”, the former Democratic Unionist party leader has told a court.

Details

Giving evidence in the third week of his trial on sexual abuse charges, the ex-MP said an allegation that he had touched the same girl’s breasts was “just unbelievable”.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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