Northern Ireland's former DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, is set to face trial on 18 serious sex abuse charges, including a count of rape. The allegations, which Donaldson strenuously denies, have sent shockwaves through the UK's Conservative and Unionist Alliance, a coalition that includes the DUP. As the trial gets underway, the public can expect a highly scrutinized examination of the allegations, with the former politician facing a potentially life-altering outcome. The case is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle to combat sexual abuse and misconduct within politics and other institutions.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
