Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial to continue deliberations (opens original article in a new tab)

Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial continues deliberations for a second day, with the former DUP leader facing 18 charges including rape and his wife facing separate charges.

• Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's sex abuse trial continues deliberations for a second day
• Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 charges including rape, with his wife also facing five charges
• Judge instructed jury to consider evidence and determine if prosecution proved case beyond reasonable doubt
• Lady Eleanor Donaldson is undergoing a trial of the facts in her absence due to mental health issues
• Trial at Newry Crown Court is in its fourth week with allegations dating from 1985 to 2008