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Trial Continues Despite Donaldson’s Absence, Jury Acquits or Convicts

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

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Story summary

Eleanor Donaldson faced a four-week trial of the facts while absent.
Ian Turkington KC represented Donaldson, cross-examining witnesses and delivering closing remarks.
The jury could only acquit or find Donaldson physically committed the offence, not assess mental intent.
Proof required beyond reasonable doubt, matching ordinary criminal trials, though the jury did not evaluate mental faculties.

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Story summary

Eleanor Donaldson faced a four-week trial of the facts while absent.
Ian Turkington KC represented Donaldson, cross-examining witnesses and delivering closing remarks.
The jury could only acquit or find Donaldson physically committed the offence, not assess mental intent.
Proof required beyond reasonable doubt, matching ordinary criminal trials, though the jury did not evaluate mental faculties.