Jeffrey Donaldson to give up knighthood after being found guilty of rape (opens original article in a new tab)

Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, has given up his knighthood and resigned from the Privy Council after being convicted of 18 sexual offences, including rape, against two women when they were children.

• Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 sexual offences, including rape, against two women when they were children between 1985 and 2008.
• Donaldson has renounced his knighthood and resigned from the Privy Council following his conviction.
• Judge Paul Ramsey stated Donaldson can expect a lengthy prison sentence upon formal sentencing.