Jeffrey Donaldson's letter expressing regret not linked to sex abuse allegations, court told
By
Rory Carroll
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Summary
A court has heard that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson wrote a letter to a woman accusing him of sexual assault, expressing regret for causing "hurt, pain and distress," but his barrister argues the letter was unrelated to the sexual abuse allegations and referred to other behavior. The trial continues at Newry crown court, with the defense claiming the complainant is mistaken in linking the letter to the alleged historical sex offenses.
Key quotes
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Kieran Vaughan KC put it to the complainant, known as Witness A, that she was mistaken in linking the letter to his alleged historical sex
Donaldson's letter to the alleged victim had 'nothing to do' with her accusations of sexual abuse and referred to other behaviour
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