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The State of UsThe Donaldson Sex Abuse TrialEpisodes Available now
19. The verdict
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is a convicted paedophile and child rapist.
18. Jury still deciding
The jury considers the combined 23 charges for a second day.
17. Jury considers verdict
The jury retires to consider the combined 23 charges.
16. Final arguments Part 2
Eleanor Donaldson’s barrister has asked the jury to find her not guilty of all charges
15. Final arguments
Barristers began closing statements today in court.
14. The defence closes its case
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s defence team closed its case today.
13. 'Sinful and deceitful'
Jeffrey Donaldson completes his evidence to the trial.
12. Jeffrey in the witness box.
The jury hears from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in person as he takes to the witness stand.
11.Eleanor's police interview
The court heard Eleanor Donaldson was on ‘red alert’ for years regarding her husband.
10.Jeffrey's police interview
The trial hears the moment police put the rape allegation to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
