Closing speeches to begin in Donaldson sex abuse trial (opens original article in a new tab)

Closing arguments start in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial at Newry Crown Court, with the former DUP leader denying 18 charges including rape. His wife faces a separate trial of the facts after being deemed unfit for a conventional trial.

• Closing speeches begin Tuesday in Donaldson sex abuse trial
• Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex abuse charges
• Lady Eleanor Donaldson faces trial of the facts after being deemed unfit for conventional trial