Key facts
- Jeffrey Donaldson faces a new allegation of rape from 2016.
- Donaldson is currently serving a 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting two girls.
- The Metropolitan Police in London is investigating the new allegation.
Ex-DUP chief faces new allegation of rape inside Westminster
IN SHORT
Jeffrey Donaldson, the jailed former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party, faces a new allegation of rape in 2016. The Metropolitan Police in London has opened an investigation after receiving an evidence file from Police Service of Northern Ireland detectives.
Key Numbers
15-yearprison sentence for sexually assaulting two girls
2016year of alleged rape
63age of suspect
Who's Involved
Jeffrey Donaldson
jailed former leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party
Metropolitan Police
opened investigation into rape allegation
Police Service of Northern Ireland
provided evidence file to Met Police
↳ Why This Matters
The allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson, a prominent political figure, raise questions about conduct within political institutions and the legal processes surrounding such accusations. The ongoing investigations and appeals highlight the complexities of justice for alleged victims.