Sky News (UK) • June 12, 2026 12:27

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies apology was about alleged abuse

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed he apologised to an alleged abuse victim, but denied it was because of any offences committed against her.

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Thu 13:21 - Sky News (UK)

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he is 'crystal clear' rape allegation is false

Fri 11:47 - BBC Headlines

Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations

Fri 12:27 - Sky News (UK)

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies apology was about alleged abuse

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11:47

Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he is 'crystal clear' rape allegation is false

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he is "crystal clear" that an allegation he raped a woman when she was a child is "simply not true".