In a shocking turn of events, a former high-ranking politician from Northern Ireland has been found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges. The former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), a key player in the region's politics, appeared calm and composed as he entered the courtroom on the first day of his trial. However, by the end of the proceedings, he was left alone, his reputation in tatters, as the jury delivered a guilty verdict. The charges against him are a serious blow to the DUP and the wider Northern Irish community, and are likely to have significant implications for the region's politics.


The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.