Defence closes case in Donaldson trial (opens original article in a new tab)

The defence closed its case in the trial of Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife on sexual offence charges, with both pleading not guilty to multiple counts. Eleanor Donaldson's trial is of the facts due to medical unfitness, while the prosecution will deliver closing submissions next.

• Defence closed its case in Jeffrey Donaldson's trial on sexual offence charges
• Donaldson and his wife face 18 and 5 charges respectively, both pleading not guilty
• Eleanor Donaldson's trial is of the facts as she is medically unfit