The State of Us The Donaldson Sex Abuse Trial Episodes Episode guide

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1. The Donaldson trial

   Solicitor Sarah McKeown discusses some big pre-trial decisions the judge has made.
2. 8. Jeffrey's WhatsApp message

   The court hears Jeffrey Donaldson sent a message saying he wanted to repent.
3. 7. Tearful witness blames herself.

   A witness tells the court she should have gone to police sooner.
4. 6. Rape allegations

   Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is accused of raping a child.
5. 5. Woman told she’s ‘making up’ abuse

   One of the two women accusing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson finished her evidence today.
6. 4. Eleanor accused of seeing abuse

   Lady Donaldson is accused of witnessing her husband’s alleged abuse but not intervening.
7. 3. Letter of 'regret'

   The trial is told Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wrote a letter to one of the two alleged victims
8. 2. The Prosecution’s case

   Prosecutors have begun setting out the case against the Donaldsons.
9. 1. Jury sworn in

   A jury is sworn in for the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Lady Eleanor Donaldson.