Jeffrey Donaldson, Convicted of Fraud, Envisioned a New Life in Africa

The former official, awaiting sentencing, had planned a life abroad with his wife, Eleanor, confident of acquittal.

While awaiting sentencing, Jeffrey Donaldson, convicted of defrauding the jury and believing he would go free, had planned a new life for himself and his wife, Eleanor, in Africa.

Donaldson's former home, a country house he occupied for 22 years, is now listed for sale, situated approximately 19 kilometers from his current prison cell. The property stands on a quiet road lined with hedges.

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IMAGE2: Donaldson's wife Eleanor when charges were brought

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www.dailymail.com - Jeffrey Donaldson was so confident he had conned the jury he believed he would walk free - now we reveal the new life he had planned for himself and his wife Eleanor in Africa