The State of Us - 4. Eleanor accused of seeing abuse
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A special series from The State of Us podcast. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, faces a trial of the facts on related charges of aiding and abetting, which she has denied. The jury hears claims that she witnessed her husband’s alleged abuse but did nothing to stop it.
WARNING: Contains distressing content
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Published on Friday, 29th May 2026.
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