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Number in DUP knew about claim over Donaldson behaviour to woman – Poots

The Stormont Speaker said Donaldson had tried to ‘extinguish’ his career.

Evening Standard

I would never have protected Jeffrey Donaldson in any circumstance – Edwin Poots

Sinn Fein has called on the Stormont Speaker to step aside pending a DUP investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour by Donaldson.

Evening Standard

Sinn Féin calls on Stormont Speaker to step aside over Donaldson concerns

Edwin Poots has faced pressure from Stormont parties over his role in an incident where a woman raised concern about behaviour by Jeffrey Donaldson.

Evening Standard

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Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says

Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader says

The Guardian - UK

Number of lost letters in Encompass failure could be close to 50,000, MLAs told

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt answered questions at the NI Assembly.

Evening Standard

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

The DUP leader said his party was not made aware of allegations against the former MP.

Evening Standard

‘Fully independent’ probe needed following Donaldson revelations, says Alliance

Party leader Naomi Long said transparency was needed around the actions of members of the DUP leadership in relation to further allegations.

Evening Standard

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Police Ombudsman requested to probe what police knew about Jeffrey Donaldson

Independent unionist MLA Doug Beattie described ‘important and reasonable questions which require clear and transparent answers’.

Evening Standard

DUP may be damaged ‘beyond repair’ by Donaldson revelations, says ex-adviser

David Graham was speaking as further allegations around the disgraced former leader’s behaviour continue to emerge.

Evening Standard

DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson

It will probe who knew what in terms of claims of inappropriate behaviour by the convicted paedophile before his arrest over historical sex offences.

Evening Standard

‘No inkling’ of Donaldson’s abusive behaviour prior to arrest, says DUP minister

Gordon Lyons also denied that loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has been exerting influence over Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party.

Evening Standard

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to forfeit knighthood after child sex abuse convictions

Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 sexual offences earlier this week

The Independent UK

Former DUP leader Donaldson to renounce knighthood and Privy Council membership

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s solicitor John McBurney said Donaldson has signed letters requesting those moves.

Evening Standard

Donaldson trial ‘struck a blow’ for women and girls – Sir John Gillen

The former judge described a ‘sea change’ in sexual offence trials since his wide-ranging review of the system.

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The Guardian - UK

DUP seeks to distance party from ‘wicked deceiver’ Jeffrey Donaldson

Denunciation comes after former Democratic Unionist leader convicted of child sexual offences

Evening Standard

Government says Jim Allister claims over Donaldson ‘absolute nonsense’

TUV leader Jim Allister had raised concerns over whether the former DUP leader had been ‘compromised’ before a deal to restore powersharing to NI.

Evening Standard

Donaldson destroyed innocence of children, Poots says

Edwin Poots is the speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Evening Standard

Stormont MLAs blast ‘evil sexual predator’ Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims were commended for their bravery and dignity in the chamber he once served in.

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Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crimes were ‘evil and horrific’, Irish premier says

Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted on Monday at Newry Crown Court on 18 sex offences.

The Times of India

Irish leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of rape and child sex offences against two victims

In a landmark child sexual offences case that has rocked Northern Ireland, former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 offences, including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency, committed against two girls over a period spanning more than two decades.

The Independent UK

Calls to remove knighthood from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson after being found guilty of sexual offences

Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says

The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 historical sexual offences against two women when they were children.

Evening Standard

Jeffrey Donaldson facing ‘lengthy’ prison term after sexual offences conviction

The jury found the former DUP leader was convicted at Newry Crown Court of 18 sexual offences.

The Independent UK

Jeffrey Donaldson – former leader of DUP – guilty of historical sex offences

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The Guardian - UK

‘A sinful nature’: how Jeffrey Donaldson was unmasked as a sexual predator

Former DUP leader led a double life championing conservative values while inflicting sexual harm on two schoolgirls

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