Sir Jeffrey is Northern Ireland's longest-serving MP and denies any wrongdoingFormer DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been released on continuing bail after he appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court to face a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape.
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has arrived at court this morning charged with rape and other historical sex offences. He is pictured outside of courtMembers of the press are pictured gathered outside Newry Magistrates' Court where Sir Jeffrey's court hearing was taking place In a statement at the time, the DUP said: 'The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect.
Sir Jeffrey had been arrested at his home in County Down and taken to Antrim Police Station for questioning. — Cool FM News April 24, 2024 The 61-year-old politician, who is Northern Ireland 's longest-serving MP, was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March