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A special series from The State of Us podcast.
Sounds,·5 episodes
4. Eleanor accused of seeing abuse
Lady Donaldson is accused of witnessing her husband’s alleged abuse but not intervening.
29 May 2026,·7 mins
3. Letter of 'regret'
The trial is told Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wrote a letter to one of the two alleged victims
28 May 2026,·7 mins
2. The Prosecution’s case
Prosecutors have begun setting out the case against the Donaldsons.
27 May 2026,·11 mins
1. Jury sworn in
A jury is sworn in for the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Lady Eleanor Donaldson.
26 May 2026,·12 mins
The Donaldson trial
Solicitor Sarah McKeown discusses some big pre-trial decisions the judge has made.
22 May 2026,·11 mins
