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Irish TimesNews report · May 27, 5:28 PM
‘Traumatic incidents’ to be recalled during Jeffrey Donaldson abuse trial, court hears
Former DUP leader denies 18 charges, including one of rape, as trial opens in Newry
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‘Traumatic incidents’ to be recalled during Jeffrey Donaldson abuse trial, court hears
Former DUP leader denies 18 charges, including one of rape, as trial opens in Newry
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What happened Former DUP leader denies 18 charges, including one of rape, as trial opens in Newry.
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The Straits TimesNews report · May 27, 4:44 PM
Trial of Northern Ireland's Donaldson for alleged sex offences begins
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NEWRY, Northern Ireland, May 27 - The prosecution began its case against former Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson on historical sex offence charges on Wednesday by outlining the...
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Above the LawNews report · May 26, 11:30 PM
Shots Follow Court Hearing — See Also
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May 27, 4:44 PM: The Straits Times joined the source map.
May 27, 5:28 PM: Irish Times joined the source map.
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