Donaldson case reinforces need for clampdown on illegal online commentary
Social media feeding frenzy could have profound consequences for alleged victims and former DUP leader
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson
If the leader of a major political party anywhere else was suddenly facing multiple historic sex abuse charges, and his wife was charged with aiding and abetting in his case, it would have a seismic impact.
That such a downfall has happened to the now former DUP leader, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, makes the shockwaves all the greater.
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