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Jeffrey Donaldson Investigated For Alleged 2016 Rape At Westminster

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Affects United Kingdom · Covered in 3 countries

Earlier on this storyFormer Northern Ireland Party Leader Jailed For Child Sex Crimes1w ago

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Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson faces a fresh police probe over an alleged 2016 rape in Westminster.

London police are investigating former Northern Ireland political leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an alleged rape inside the UK Houses of Parliament in 2016. The incarcerated former politician, currently serving a 15-year prison sentence for historical child sex offenses, is scheduled for questioning by detectives. The new allegation stems from a report initially handled by law enforcement in Northern Ireland before being referred to the Metropolitan Police.

The allegationA woman accuses the former politician of a sexual attack inside the Westminster parliamentary estate in 2016.
The investigationThe Metropolitan Police are handling the inquiry after receiving case materials transferred from Northern Ireland officers.
Current statusThe suspect is already serving a 15-year prison sentence following convictions for historical sex crimes against two victims.

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Why it matters

This new criminal investigation adds to severe legal troubles for the high-profile former politician, who previously led the Democratic Unionist Party before his arrest and subsequent conviction for historical sex crimes. Allegations involving offenses inside the parliamentary estate raise serious questions regarding security and accountability within the heart of British democracy.

Timeline2

Oct 12Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years in prison for historical sex offenses against two girls.
Oct 21Metropolitan Police confirmed an active investigation into Jeffrey Donaldson over an alleged 2016 Westminster rape.