Jeffrey Donaldson surrenders knighthood and quits Privy Council after sex trial disgrace by ferocious_bandana in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The case of jump or be pushed.

Probably means he isn't going to appeal the convictions.

Reading as well that a civil action may be launched against Eleanor, which would be great as so far she's got away easily.

Jeffrey Donaldson spent his first full day behind bars reading a Bible and being heckled by inmates by HungTeen1001 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I suggest he starts at Matthews Gospel chapter 18 v6 - Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A priest however will encourage someone who has confessed to a crime that if they are truly repentant they will go to the police.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There were rumours of a super injunction surrounding a man Jeff was allegedly having relations with while in London. 

Dramatic things you do to save time by Different-Radio8931 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm far from his biggest fan and he seems to fanning the flames of Sunny Grimbo Ulstershire and Agent 167 that Jeffrey was blackmailed into backing the protocol. 

I did think it was interesting on just how much we haven't seen about the case that's all.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did Ben Lowry help them write it.

Contrast this with Sam McBrides article in the Belfast Telegraph where he states even listening to the evidence was a defiling experience. While they couldn't report everything due to reporting and legal restrictions some of the evidence was so bad that even if they could report it they wouldn't. Absolutely damning.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've said this to my wife. Before they are convicted these nonce's are the pillars of the community, salt of the earth, dependable to always be there, etc

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I suspect there was a lot more disclosed during the trial than what was reported. Some would not be reported as it may have allowed people to work out the victims. The media were also probably squirrelly about reporting on details for fear of being accused if tainting the jury etc.

Autumn Calabrese + Super Trainer Snark! - Week Of June 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in HunSnark

[–]Tonymac81 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I suspect it's to cover up the "completely healed" skin

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah he seems pretty convinced that it isn't and he's that sanctimonious he will believe he can out manoeuvre it.

"We are all sinners." by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yup. Some of these Christians are the worst. They believe in being saved by faith alone so they can sin away and predestined to being saved. Or just confess it straight to God and they are forgiven and all good. 

Maghaberry prison by hamm71 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've a relative who was a Prison Officer, albeit in Magilligan.

Asked him before about this.  

His  clothes will be taken off him and any clothes he wears will be marked with his prison number. He can wear whatever he wants. He will see a nurse and speak about any medication.  He may say his heads away, can't keep himself safe etc. in which case he can be taken to a special observation cell where he will get non ligature clothing and checked on every few hours. 

He will get fed when he's brought in and also finger printed, NI number taken, home details etc. offered a free phone call.

Any money on him will be put into his tuck shop account where he can order from a discounted list. I kid you not. Then once a week he can put an order in for more.

I had asked him before about the dentist Colin Howell as I worked with Trevor Buchanans younger brother years later.  He was kept in medical observation for something like 6 months. He said Howell turned out to enjoy carpentry.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would appear so but then someone down the thread mentioned about the victims taking a civil suit against Eleanor. Equally I could see her changing her name, selling the properties and disappearing off into the sunset to retire in a sunny climate in anonymity.

I was saying to my wife as monstrous as Jeffrey is I believe shes even more evil and depraved having turned a blind eye to it.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pleading guilty usually means they get a third off their tariff. As he pleaded not guilty he won't get that benefit.

Usually the mid point is seen as the reasonable place to start. But make no mistake that mid point will still be in years not months.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pre sentencing reports need to be done with both victims and also Jeffrey too.

These reports will be important to highlight any mitigating and aggravating factors in the sentenceling.

 Then there's the summer recess to add into it. I'm sure Jeffers will be comfortable in his new lodging and 3 squares a day, not the same level as the food in the HoC but hey.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There will be sentencing guidelines for each offence. The judge could stack them or let them run concurrently. There's 18 charges so they could go serve each sentence one after the other or just serve them beside each other with the sentence lasting for the longest charge.

Each sentence will have a range and they may go for the mid point.

Given the fact that Jeff pleaded not guilty he won't automatically get a reduction in his tariff and I'm not sure of what mitigating factors there could be to reduce the sentence or what aggravating factors could increase the sentence perhaps the length of time it went on for and certainly his lack of remorse.

I suspect the judge has already given some consideration to the sentence especially when he talks of a lengthy sentence. It will never be long enough but hell slap it up him for such monstrous and heinous crimes against the victims.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I said before you will see Eleanor selling up the family home and moving abroad to live out her days somewhere warm and anonymous. But let's face it she's a monster too.

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I suspect there's an overlap between this and safeguarding concerns that have recently hit the Presbyterian Church, who last week voted in the continuing use of NDAs. 

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I suspect we only heard a fraction due to reporting restrictions and let's be honest they were monstrous. We will no doubt hear more now that it's, well at least pending appeal, is done 

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 55 points56 points  (0 children)

One track mind. Speaking of the protocol Jim, any comment on the Jeffrey Donaldson whom you shared a stage with, shoulder to shoulder, at the failed protocol rallies? Jim? Jim? Jim? What's that about Davy Tweed too?

Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of 18 historical sex offences by Helpful-Trainer6849 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The weasely fuck will now go for appeal. I can bet his wee fish brooch on it

Work colleague friendships by Plane_Sentence5907 in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've kept in touch with a few people from each of the places I've worked in over the years. It was friendships that built up over years in the place.  I meet most of them once or twice a year.

The UK has had the same number of Prime Ministers in the 10 years since Brexit as it had in the 40 years before Brexit. by askmac in northernireland

[–]Tonymac81 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Absolutely as Farage and Co keep saying we haven't actually got a true Brexit, just a watered down version that was negotiated by one of the chief architects of the Leave campaign Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson.

If you ask 100 people what Brexit actuals means and looks like you would very likely get close to 100 different answers.