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 to breaching a lifetime ban on publishing information likely to identify a victim of former DUP leader Jeffery Donaldson. Donaldson, a convicted sex offender, was found guilty of 18 sex offenses, including one count of rape, committed between 1985 and 2008 against two victims, referred to as Complainant A and Complainant B. Both victims are entitled to lifelong anonymity.
Toman, who was previously a Dolly Parton impersonator, was charged with publishing a matter on social media that could lead to the identification of a victim. District Judge Peter Magill confirmed Toman was pleading guilty and ordered a pre-sentence report to be completed by October 12. The court informed Toman that breaching a victim’s lifetime anonymity carries a maximum penalty of six months' imprisonment.
The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offense and stated that no promises would be made regarding the outcome until after the report is reviewed.
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