The State of UsThe Donaldson Sex Abuse TrialEpisodes Episode guide

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1. The Donaldson trial

   Solicitor Sarah McKeown discusses some big pre-trial decisions the judge has made.
2. 4. Eleanor accused of seeing abuse

   Lady Donaldson is accused of witnessing her husband’s alleged abuse but not intervening.
3. 3. Letter of 'regret'

   The trial is told Sir Jeffrey Donaldson wrote a letter to one of the two alleged victims
4. 2. The Prosecution’s case

   Prosecutors have begun setting out the case against the Donaldsons.
5. 1. Jury sworn in

   A jury is sworn in for the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Lady Eleanor Donaldson.