Northern Ireland's deputy first minster was 'floored' by news of Donaldson arrest
Northern Ireland's deputy first minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, expressed shock and repulsion following the conviction of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for historical sex abuse. Donaldson is currently seeking to appeal his conviction.
Why it matters
The case involves a major political figure and has significant implications for the reputation and internal dynamics of the DUP.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Emma Little-Pengelly said those who worked with Jeffrey Donaldson are "utterly repulsed" by his crimes
Northern Ireland's deputy first minster says she was "completely floored" when she first heard of the arrest and charges of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson over historical sex abuse.
In June, he was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one count of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
Emma Little-Pengelly said that people who worked alongside Donaldson over the past 20 years are "floored, shocked and utterly repulsed".
On Friday, it emerged Donaldson is to appeal his conviction .
After the former DUP leader was found guilty, a BBC Spotlight investigation reported on the double life of Donaldson .
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