Main content
The State of UsThe Donaldson Sex Abuse TrialEpisodes Available now
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.
9. Court told Eleanor ‘still loved’ Jeffrey
Five witnesses gave evidence in court today.
8. Jeffrey's WhatsApp message
The court hears Jeffrey Donaldson sent a message saying he wanted to repent.
7. Tearful witness blames herself.
A witness tells the court she should have gone to police sooner.
6. Rape allegations
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of raping a child.
5. Woman told she’s ‘making up’ abuse
One of the two women accusing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson finished her evidence today.
4. Eleanor accused of seeing abuse
Lady Donaldson is accused of witnessing her husband’s alleged abuse but not intervening.
3. Letter of 'regret'
The trial is told Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wrote a letter to one of the two alleged victims
2. The Prosecution’s case
Prosecutors have begun setting out the case against the Donaldsons.
