Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Westminster
Summary
Jeffrey Donaldson, a former political leader in Northern Ireland, is being investigated by London police for an alleged rape that happened in 2016 inside the Houses of Parliament. He was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex offences and is appealing those convictions.Key Facts
- Jeffrey Donaldson is a former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
- Police in London are investigating an alleged rape by Donaldson that took place in Westminster in 2016.
- The alleged victim has already been interviewed by Police Service of Northern Ireland officers.
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed the investigation involves a 63-year-old man but have not arrested anyone.
- Donaldson was sentenced recently to 15 years for child sex crimes from 1985 to 2008, including one count of rape.
- The woman alleges Donaldson tried to get her to drink vodka, kissed her, and touched her inappropriately in his office at Parliament.
- This investigation is new and still in the early stages.
- Some reports also mention Donaldson's controversial behaviour was noted before, including being drunk in Parliament.
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