Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is to face additional historical sex offence charges in court on Wednesday.
There was a large media and police presence when Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made his first appearance at Newry Magistrates’ Court in April The charges span a time period between 1985 and 2008.Donaldson has previously indicated that he will contest charges against him. It has already been confirmed that Donaldson, who was the long-standing MP for Lagan Valley, is not running for re-election in the UK General Election this week.Donaldson resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party after the allegations against him emerged.
Weeks prior to his arrest, he had led the DUP back into Stormont following a two-year boycott of the powersharing institutions.
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Former DUP leader Donaldson facing more sex offence chargesThe 61-year-old and his wife are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
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