Jury sworn in at trial of Jeffrey Donaldson for alleged sex offences

Trial of former DUP leader is expected to last four weeks and is among the most high-profile in Northern Ireland in recent yearsThe jury in Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial for alleged sex offences has been sworn in, launching one of the most high-profile trials in recent Northern Irish history.The former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader entered Newry crown court on Tuesday amid a heavy police and media presence for a trial that is expected to last about four weeks. Continue reading...