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Simon Coveney says he 'never contemplated' Jeffrey Donaldson could commit such crimes

Irish Mirror

Irish Mirror

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June 23, 2026

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Simon Coveney says he 'never contemplated' Jeffrey Donaldson could commit such crimes

Donaldson was found guilty of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, against two women when they were children

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Irish News

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· Jul 2, 2026

McDonald ‘thinking of victims’ in Donaldson case

McDonald 'thinking of victims' in Donaldson case

The News Letter

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· Jul 10, 2026

Emma Little-Pengelly: I saw nothing to make me think Donaldson was dangerous

Emma Little-Pengelly has said Jeffrey Donaldson was a “master liar” and said she saw nothing that made her think she was dangerous.

Daily Mail

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· Jul 3, 2026

'Psycho' who butchered a child killer: David Taylor earned instant infamy when he and two other convicts brutalised a baby murderer. Now we reveal his past for first time - and why his friends say he's an 'absolute monster'

'Psycho' who butchered a child killer: David Taylor earned instant infamy when he and two other convicts brutalised a baby murderer. Now we reveal his past for first time - and why his friends say he's an 'absolute monster'

POLITICO

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· Jun 22, 2026

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.

Knewz

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· Jul 1, 2026

Disturbing details emerge in Penn Station stabbing spree as victims describe encounter with alleged attacker

Victims of the Penn Station stabbing incident gave an intimidating description of the attacker who had “rage in his eyes.” 51-year-old Hector Deleon, who was accused of stabbing and injuring seven unsuspecting people at Penn Station in New York, has been indicted. The charges he is facing are seven counts of attempted murder, one count...

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Related coverage for "Simon Coveney says he 'never contemplated' Jeffrey Donaldson could commit such crimes": Irish News — McDonald ‘thinking of victims’ in Donaldson case. The News Letter — Emma Little-Pengelly: I saw nothing to make me think Donaldson was dangerous. Daily Mail — 'Psycho' who butchered a child killer: David Taylor earned instant infamy when he and two other convicts brutalised a baby murderer. Now we reveal his past for first time - and why his friends say he's an 'absolute monster'. POLITICO — Ex-DUP chief found guilty of sexual abuse in Northern Ireland. Knewz — Disturbing details emerge in Penn Station stabbing spree as victims describe encounter with alleged attacker