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Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sex offences

The former DUP leader's sentence follows convictions for 18 offences against two children, while his effort to appeal leaves a further legal question unresolved.

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Donaldson's 15-year prison sentence reported after 18 convictions

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Donaldson sentenced to 15 years at Newry Crown Court

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Judge condemns Donaldson's descent into disgrace at sentencing

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Judge says Donaldson showed no regret after conviction

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Reporting details abuse beginning when victims were seven

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Mary Lou McDonald hopes sentence brings victims closure

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