Sir Jeffrey Donaldson2 Feb 2026New date set for trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and wifeSir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Donaldson deny a combined 23 charges, which are alleged to have been committed between 1985 and 2008.2 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Judge adjourns hearing in Lady Donaldson caseNewry Crown Court was told her lawyers are awaiting the completion of a medical report.23 Jan 202613 Nov 2025'Genuine medical issues' in the case of Lady Donaldson says judgeSir Jeffrey, 62, is accused of 18 offences, including one count of rape, while Lady Donaldson, 59, faces five charges relating to aiding and abetting.13 Nov 202520 Oct 2025Trial postponed due to Lady Donaldson's continuing ill-healthNo new trial date has been fixed.20 Oct 202510 Oct 2025New review hearing for Donaldson case scheduledIt will take place on 20 October and determine whether their joint trial can proceed as planned on 3 November at Newry Crown Court.10 Oct 20251 Aug 2025Lady Donaldson health report due to be completed next weekThe 59-year-old is a co-accused in a sex offences case involving her husband, the former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.1 Aug 20255 Jun 2025Review dates set for Lady Donaldson health updatesReviews of Lady Eleanor Donaldson's health will be heard at the end of the month and in August.5 Jun 202516 May 2025New November date set for Donaldson trialThe trial had originally been scheduled to begin in March but that was delayed due to Lady Eleanor Donaldson’s ill health.16 May 202514 Mar 2025Donaldson case delayed as wife 'unfit to stand trial'The former Democratic Unionist leader faces 18 charges including rape and his wife is charged with aiding and abetting.14 Mar 2025...
