Jeffrey Donaldson trial told letter expressing 'regret' for 'hurt, pain and distress' not referring to sex abuse allegations (opens original article in a new tab)

Jeffrey Donaldson, accused of historical sexual offenses, claims a 2020 letter did not address sexual abuse allegations and denies attending a 1990s meeting to suppress claims. He also denies specific allegations of misconduct.

• Jeffrey Donaldson claims a 2020 letter expressing 'regret' for 'hurt, pain and distress' did not refer to sexual abuse allegations but to other behavior.
• Donaldson denied attending a 1990s meeting to address an alleged victim's claims of sexual abuse and denied apologizing for abuse during the meeting.
• Donaldson denied allegations of using a light to look at a complainant's genitals and denied being caught in the act of sexual misconduct.