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Ex-DUP chief found guilty of sexual abuse in Northern Ireland
After a four-week trial, Jeffrey Donaldson is convicted on 18 counts of rape, indecent assault and gross indecency against two women when they were children.
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The News Letter
· Jul 1, 2026
Starmer salutes ‘extraordinary courage’ of Jeffrey Donaldson victims
The former DUP leader was convicted last week of a number of sex offences.
The Standard
· Jun 22, 2026
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.
Irish News
· Jun 22, 2026
A member of the public shouted ‘paedo’ as he arrived at court - hours later Jeffrey Donaldson was led from the dock as a convicted sex offender
A matter-of-fact day at court as former DUP leader found guilty of all 18 charges of sexual assault and rape
Latestly.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Why a Former Teacher Turned Ohio Police Chief Is Facing 56 Counts of S*xual Battery
Bethel, Ohio Police Chief Chad Essert has been indicted on 70 s*xual abuse counts, including 56 of s*xual battery, involving a former student between 2005 and 2010. Arrested in Florida and extradited to Ohio, Essert had been on leave since May over unrelated uniform misconduct claims. The village mayor has initiated removal proceedings.
RedState
· Jul 6, 2026
Big News Just Dropped: Platner Now Facing Sexual Assault Allegation
Big News Just Dropped: Platner Now Facing Sexual Assault Allegation
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 22, 2026
Young man who had sex with 14-year-old girl and filmed her given suspended sentence
The Limerick man, who was aged 18 at the time of the offences, pleaded guilty of three counts of defilement and one count of producing child pornography.
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Related coverage for "Ex-DUP chief found guilty of sexual abuse in Northern Ireland": The News Letter — Starmer salutes ‘extraordinary courage’ of Jeffrey Donaldson victims. The Standard — Jeffrey Donaldson facing ‘lengthy’ prison term after sexual offences conviction. Irish News — A member of the public shouted ‘paedo’ as he arrived at court - hours later Jeffrey Donaldson was led from the dock as a convicted sex offender. Latestly.com — Why a Former Teacher Turned Ohio Police Chief Is Facing 56 Counts of S*xual Battery. RedState — Big News Just Dropped: Platner Now Facing Sexual Assault Allegation . TheJournal.ie — Young man who had sex with 14-year-old girl and filmed her given suspended sentence