Eleanor Donaldson’s defence barrister has told the jury at her trial she has been denied the opportunity to look them in the eye and give them her account.
Mrs Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to five charges of aiding and abetting her husband, Jeffrey Donaldson, and faces a trial of the facts.
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson denies 18 charges of historic abuse against two alleged victims.
Jamie O Hara has this report:
