Donaldson trial: Complainant told pastor she could not report alleged abuse as it would 'destroy reputation'
The sexual offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson heard testimony from a pastor regarding a complainant's fear that reporting abuse would damage Donaldson's political reputation. The trial continues with evidence regarding alleged abuse spanning from 1985 to 2008.
Why it matters
This is a high-profile legal case involving a former political leader, raising significant questions about power dynamics, institutional accountability, and the handling of sexual abuse allegations.
THE SEXUAL OFFENCES trial of Jeffrey Donaldson has heard a church pastor state an alleged victim told him she could not report abuse because it would “destroy” the former DUP leader’s “political reputation”.
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