Jeffrey Donaldson victims speak of abuse impact

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Two women abused by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson as children have described the lasting trauma.

Two women who were sexually abused by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson when they were children have described the lasting impact of his actions. His victims said the abuse caused them to 'wake up at night shaking' and 'bled into every part of their lives'.

The women expressed relief following Donaldson's sentencing, saying they were glad that 'the Donaldsons can no longer hurt anyone else'. They spoke about how the trauma has affected them throughout their lives.

How it is being reported

• Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing: Victims recall 'waking up at night shaking' but are glad 'Donaldsons can no longer hurt anyone'Two women who were victims of sex offences perpetrated by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson when they were children have spoken about the lasting impact of his actions.Derry Journal · 15 Oct, 14:12
• Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing: Victims recall 'waking up at night shaking' but are glad 'Donaldsons can no longer hurt anyone'The sexual abuse of them when children by Jeffrey Donaldson caused his victims to ‘wake up at night shaking’ and ‘bled into every part of their lives’ - but now they know ‘the Donaldsons can no longer hurt anyone else’, his two victims have said.News Letter · 15 Oct, 12:44

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