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Police Investigate Anne Donaghy Over Public Office Misconduct

8/29/2026

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Anne Donaghy, former Northern Ireland council chief executive, faces a police investigation for alleged misconduct in public office.
The probe concerns a former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) mayor’s clothing expense claims and involves three other individuals.
Police Service of Northern Ireland submitted a file to the Public Prosecution Service for consideration.
Donaghy was convicted on Wednesday of two charges for deleting an email to former DUP leader Arlene Foster.

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Anne Donaghy, former Northern Ireland council chief executive, faces a police investigation for alleged misconduct in public office.
The probe concerns a former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) mayor’s clothing expense claims and involves three other individuals.
Police Service of Northern Ireland submitted a file to the Public Prosecution Service for consideration.
Donaghy was convicted on Wednesday of two charges for deleting an email to former DUP leader Arlene Foster.