Jeffrey Donaldson’s letter to alleged victim had ‘nothing to do’ with abuse claims, trial hears

Former DUP leader’s barrister said woman was mistaken in linking letter to his alleged sex offencesJeffrey Donaldson told a woman who has accused him of sexual assault that he regretted inflicting “hurt, pain and distress”, but his comments were not related to the allegations, a court has heard.A lawyer for the former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader told Newry crown court on Friday that Donaldson’s letter to the alleged victim had “nothing to do” with her accusations of sexual abuse and... Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJulian O'NeillCrime and justice correspondent, BBC News NIPAA letter written by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to a woman who has accused him of sex abuse had nothing to do with her allegations against him, Newry Crown Court has heard.The claim was made by Kieran Vaughan KC, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader's lawyer.Vaughan has been continuing to cross-e...