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Jeffrey Donaldson To Face Trial Over Historical Sex Offence Allegations
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is set to stand trial for 18 historical sex offences, including one charge of rape.
Donaldson and his wife Eleanor appeared at Newry Magistrates' Court today, 03 July.
The charges against Donaldson include 13 counts of indecent assault on a female child and four counts of gross indecency toward a child.
Eleanor faces five charges, including aiding and abetting rape.
They will appear at Newry Crown Court on 10 September for an arraignment hearing ahead of their trial.
The charges allegedly took place between 1985 and 2008.
Donaldson has previously indicated that he will contest the charges against him.
Donaldson and his wife Eleanor appeared at Newry Magistrates' Court today, 03 July.
The charges against Donaldson include 13 counts of indecent assault on a female child and four counts of gross indecency toward a child.
Eleanor faces five charges, including aiding and abetting rape.
They will appear at Newry Crown Court on 10 September for an arraignment hearing ahead of their trial.
The charges allegedly took place between 1985 and 2008.
Donaldson has previously indicated that he will contest the charges against him.
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