Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is on trial at Newry Crown Court, where he faces 18 charges of historical sex abuse. During his testimony, he denied allegations that he met with one of his accusers to suppress or 'nip in the bud' the claims made against him.
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The trial of a prominent political figure on serious criminal charges is a matter of significant public interest and legal scrutiny in the UK.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Julian O Neill , crime and justice correspondent and Luke Sproule , BBC News NI, at Newry Crown Court PA Media Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied attending a meeting with one of his two sex abuse accusers in order to "nip in the bud" allegations made against him.
The article maintains a neutral, objective tone by reporting on court proceedings and the defendant's testimony.
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