Donaldson trial adjourned as court hears medical report ...
A court has been told a medical examination of the wife of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson was carried out before Christmas but the report is not ready. UTV News
www.itv.comI don’t have live access to the latest updates right now, but here’s what’s publicly known about Eleanor Donaldson in recent news cycles:
- There have been multiple medical issues linked to Eleanor Donaldson that have affected the timetable of related court proceedings involving her husband, former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Reports in early 2025 and again in 2026 note periods where assessments or medical reports were needed before trials could proceed.[3][6]
- In late March 2026, new medical reports were submitted to the court, with the trial timetable being adjusted as a result; a review hearing was set for May 5, 2026, to assess next steps in light of those reports.[2][4]
- Earlier reporting in January 2026 indicated that a medical examination had been carried out but the report was not yet ready, delaying a scheduled court hearing.[6]
- Prior to 2026, there were multiple delays tied to her health and to determinations about fitness to stand trial, with various court updates referencing medical evidence and capacity assessments.[5][3]
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