Woman admits breaching anonymity of Donaldson victim
A woman has admitted an offence of breaching a lifetime ban on publishing information likely to lead to the identification of a victim of former DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson.
Donna Toman, a 55-year-old woman from Ballynahinch, appeared before Downpatrick Magistrates Court to admit breaching a lifetime ban on publishing information that could identify a victim of former DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson. Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 sex offences, including rape, committed between 1985 and 2008. The two victims, referred to as Complainant A and Complainant B, are entitled to lifelong anonymity.
Toman was charged with publishing a matter on social media that could lead to the identification of a victim and pleaded guilty to the offence. District Judge Peter Magill stated that it is a serious offence and requested a pre-sentence report to be completed by October 12. The maximum penalty for breaching a victim’s lifetime anonymity is up to six months’ imprisonment.
Judge Magill did not make any promises regarding Toman's case and instructed the court to await the outcome of the report.
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