The DUP thread

[Orior]

Fine Gael favourite, crater face Hoey having a go at Jarlath Burns and the GAA
https://x.com/catharinehoey/status/1782365465433498036?s=46

What paper is  that article from? The Newsletter?

Yes, Newsletter

[lurganblue]

Big day for Jeffrey and the DUP in Newry

[johnnycool]

Donaldson, 61, faces 11 charges: one count of rape, one count of gross indecency towards a child and nine counts of indecent assault on a female from 1985 to 2006. The allegations relate to two complainants.



Jesus,  that's not good....

[From the Bunker]

''His wife Eleanor Donaldson, 58, is facing four charges including aiding and abetting the offence.''

Does that mean turning a blind eye to what was going on?

I've noticed that none of the papers are referring to him as ''Sir''

[marty34]

''His wife Eleanor Donaldson, 58, is facing four charges including aiding and abetting the offence.''

Does that mean turning a blind eye to what was going on?

I've noticed that none of the papers are referring to him as ''Sir''

Does he still get paid as a MP etc.?

[armaghniac]

''His wife Eleanor Donaldson, 58, is facing four charges including aiding and abetting the offence.''

Does that mean turning a blind eye to what was going on?

I've noticed that none of the papers are referring to him as ''Sir''

Does he still get paid as a MP etc.?

He hasn't yet been convicted of anything. This will take a while, and there may well be an election before this process takes its course. MPs are eligible to receive a loss-of-office payment if they lose at an election, but I suppose he would have to run in the election to get that. There is also a winding-up payment to close the office etc,. he might not get that if he resigns so better to wait for an election.

[dec]

with his christian fish symbol

[tbrick18]

Having been WhatsApp'd some of the allegations around what is supposed to have happened and who the victims are, I really hope an example is made of him and his wife if they are proven to be correct. There must be a substantial body of evidence if it has gotten as far as it has though. If he's found guilty - he's had some nerve to put himself out in the public domain the way he has for the last 30odd years and shows a complete disregard for the victims.

There's always the flip side to that I suppose too, if he's innocent its a hell of an ordeal to go through.

Only thing for sure is that there are no winners, but hopefully justice is service.

[imtommygunn]

If he's guilty of what he's alleged to be guilty of then he'd have no shame so wouldn't bat an eyelid about victims. If he's not no reason he shouldn't be in public life.

A completely mad one. Could be staring at a lengthy enough jail term. Who knows what way it will pan out.

[armaghniac]

Only thing for sure is that there are no winners, but hopefully justice is service.

As I said before, it is hard to see how you can prove something 20 years ago beyond reasonable doubt, I doubt there were witnesses other than his wife.

[AustinPowers]

Some of the videos  I seen after court was a  bit  ridiculous (The  getaway car not being  available didn't help  either)

He's still   innocent until  proven otherwise though  , is he not?

[Tony Baloney]

Some of the videos  I seen after court was a  bit  ridiculous (The  getaway car not being  available didn't help  either)

He's still  innocent until  proven otherwise though  , is he not?

Indeed he is, regardless of who or what he is.

[tbrick18]

If he's guilty of what he's alleged to be guilty of then he'd have no shame so wouldn't bat an eyelid about victims. If he's not no reason he shouldn't be in public life.

A completely mad one. Could be staring at a lengthy enough jail term. Who knows what way it will pan out.

Hadn't thought of it like that, but I guess that's right.

Agree with other posters though - innocent until proven otherwise.

[tbrick18]

Only thing for sure is that there are no winners, but hopefully justice is service.

As I said before, it is hard to see how you can prove something 20 years ago beyond reasonable doubt, I doubt there were witnesses other than his wife.

Hearing other cases the PPS didn't prosecute due unlikelihood of conviction even when there is evidence, they must feel there's a high chance of conviction based on what ever evidence they have. No?

I've no idea myself - I'm doing a lot of reading between the lines and may well be getting it wrong.

[David McKeown]

Only thing for sure is that there are no winners, but hopefully justice is service.

As I said before, it is hard to see how you can prove something 20 years ago beyond reasonable doubt, I doubt there were witnesses other than his wife.

Hearing other cases the PPS didn't prosecute due unlikelihood of conviction even when there is evidence, they must feel there's a high chance of conviction based on what ever evidence they have. No?

I've no idea myself - I'm doing a lot of reading between the lines and may well be getting it wrong.

Today was the 1st appearance. I'd be shocked if the PPS even have the full file yet let alone have made a decision. It would be unusual for them to have the full file yet particularly if the allegations only surfaced in March.