Anne Donaghy Faces New Probe | Belfast News

A new police investigation has been launched into alleged misconduct in public office involving Anne Donaghy and two others, separate from her recent conviction for deleting emails. The probe stems from a 2019 Freedom of Information request revealing a former mayor’s clothing expenses were vastly underreported — $2,300 spent versus $190 claimed — with an unclaimed check sent to cover the gap. An external audit in 2022 called the council’s initial response “deliberate manipulation.” Donaghy’s legal team vows to fight this case as vigorously as they are appealing her email deletion conviction. The police filed the case in January 2025, while the council reaffirms its commitment to transparency amid mounting scrutiny.

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