Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), appeared in Newry Magistrates' Court facing multiple historical sex charges, including one count of rape, one count of gross indecency, and nine counts of sexual assault. These allegations span from 1985 to 2006 and involve two alleged victims. Donaldson's wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, also faces charges of aiding and abetting in relation to these offenses. Both have been released on continuing bail, and Sir Jeffrey has stated his intention to strenuously contest the charges.
The former leader of Northern Ireland's biggest unionist party made his first court appearance Wednesday on sexual abuse charges dating back nearly four decades. https://t.co/YxWwoKVOMa
Former leader of the DUP, Jeffrey Donaldson MP in court charged with rape and child abuse Link: https://t.co/pYRFsg1LBr https://t.co/MeNfg4zIe3 https://t.co/h5m1qoV7m8
Former leader of Northern Ireland's major unionist party faces historic sex offense charges https://t.co/sV6FIbUqqI https://t.co/Osxry1YSl4
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, has appeared in court in connection with historic sex offences including rape and child abuse. Donaldson says he will be “contesting” all charges against him https://t.co/1vlZSB5WbX
BREAKING: Ex-DUP Leader Appears In Court Charged With Rape And Indecent Exposure To A Child – Wife Charged With Helping Him https://t.co/yhxmj7pQcO https://t.co/b2MuJenwul
Ex-leader of Northern Ireland’s biggest unionist party faces sex offence charges dating back to 1985 https://t.co/NRCrUaXNfq
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's wife Lady Eleanor faces abetting charges in court as the former DUP leader hears historical sex allegations against him including rape https://t.co/HvkCMovYCb https://t.co/2YJgLnDgRh
Jeffrey Donaldson: Ex-DUP leader in court over rape and sex offence charges https://t.co/40rESyNGRd
Jeffrey Donaldson charged with rape, assault and gross indecency https://t.co/nshGZbV7eL
Jeffrey Donaldson, one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures, was accused of sexual assault crimes spanning two decades at a UK court hearing https://t.co/pAI6XRPOBV
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face historic sex offence charges https://t.co/UwR8dO84Mq via @ft
Ex-DUP leader Donaldson appears in court with wife charged with aiding and abetting | ITV News https://t.co/YfdwsROgAA
🚨 Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been accused of 11 sex offences including rape and gross indecency with a child. The former Democratic Unionist Party leader appeared in court on Wednesday in Northern Ireland. Read more👇 https://t.co/2gm38UFBjW https://t.co/mxmuvQmHJU
Ex DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court charged with rape & 10 other historical sex offences His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, a co-accused in the case, faces 4 charges The offences are alleged to have happened between 1985 & 2006 and involve two alleged… https://t.co/phkSSW4Jxz
Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court over sex offence charges The 61-year-old politician was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March @eleanormia reports https://t.co/sA2XSBAVpw
BREAKING: Former 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. https://t.co/q0VFOxLLbu
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces historical sex charges in court https://t.co/8GLZv8isAZ
BREAK: Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP appears in court charged with one count of rape, one count of gross indecency and nine counts of sexual assault. He has said he will strenuously contest the charges.
DUP former boss Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is pictured arriving at court charged with historic sexual offences 'including a claim of rape' https://t.co/84aYICbHLT https://t.co/VMeijPD7v1
BREAKING: Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has arrived at Newry Magistrates’ Court to face historical sex charges. https://t.co/nZfwevTyKo
#Breaking Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has arrived at Newry Magistrates’ Court to face historical sex charges https://t.co/nuL0LTzXRL
‘This is a political shockwave to Northern Ireland!' GB News Northern Ireland Reporter, Douggie Beattie, explains that Former Leader of the DUP, Jeffrey Donaldson, will appear in Court to face charges for sexual offences. https://t.co/59rrHktrzW
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, will appear in court this morning charged with rape and other historical sex offences. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/yM16J9xq01