From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson (opens original article in a new tab)

Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, was convicted of sex abuse charges after a political career that saw him move from the UUP to the DUP and lead a power-sharing agreement in 2024.

• Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, was convicted of 18 sex abuse charges including rape.
• Donaldson's political career began with the UUP in 1985 and later moved to the DUP in 2003.
• His leadership of the DUP led to a power-sharing agreement in 2024, but he was arrested and charged weeks later.