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Former Unionist Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, has been convicted of rape and sexual abuse charges involving two girls from decades past. The conviction was announced on June 22, 2026.

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Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, has been convicted of rape and sexual abuse charges involving two girls from decades past. The conviction was announced on June 22, 2026.

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Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sex abuse claims

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Former Unionist Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Charges