Key facts
- An alleged victim testified in the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
- Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape.
- Donaldson denies all charges.
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is currently on trial facing 18 charges related to sex abuse, including one count of rape. During the proceedings, an alleged victim testified, stating she should have reported the abuse claims earlier. Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all charges.