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Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Faces Escalating Sex Offence Charges

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Former MP Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are embroiled in a legal battle as charges escalate. Read more about this controversial case!

Former DUP leader, Jeffrey Donaldson, is currently facing a surge in sex offence charges, adding to an already tumultuous legal battle. The charges against him include one count of rape, four counts of gross indecency, and a shocking 13 charges of indecent assault. His wife, Eleanor, is also a co-accused in this high-profile case.

Expected to appear at Newry Magistrates' Court for a preliminary enquiry hearing, the 61-year-old former MP from Lagan Valley is under intense scrutiny as the case unfolds. The allegations have increased to a total of 18 sex offence charges against him, making this one of the most prominent legal battles in Northern Ireland.

As the Northern Ireland's longest serving MP, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's reputation is under severe strain with each new charge. His wife, Eleanor, is now facing five charges of aiding and abetting him, further complicating the legal proceedings.

The gravity of the situation is heightened as the number of historical sexual offences Donaldson faces continues to rise, intensifying the media and public interest in this ongoing scandal. With the couple set to appear before the court, all eyes are on the developments of this deeply concerning case.

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Jeffrey Donaldson facing additional sex offence charges (RTE.ie)

The former MP for Lagan Valley is charged with one count of rape, four of gross indecency and 13 charges of indecent assault. His wife and co-accused, Eleanor ...

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson facing more sex offence ... (Irish Examiner)

Donaldson, 61, is expected to appear at Newry Magistrates' Court for a preliminary enquiry (PE) hearing to establish if there is sufficient evidence to send ...

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Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson facing seven more sex offence ... (Sky News)

Northern Ireland's longest serving MP is now accused of 18 sex offence charges, while his wife is now facing five charges of aiding and abetting him.

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Jeffrey Donaldson faces further seven sexual offence charges (The Guardian)

The number of historical sexual offences being faced by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has increased ahead of his next court appearance.

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Number of historical sex offence charges facing Jeffrey Donaldson ... (The Irish Times)

Former DUP leader and wife Eleanor Donaldson due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

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Jeffrey Donaldson facing more historical sex charges (Belfast Telegraph)

The number of sex charges that Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is facing has increased. Donaldson will face 18 charges relating to sexual abuse allegations when he ...

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Jeffrey Donaldson court case: 10 questions answered ahead of ... (Belfast Telegraph)

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor are due to appear in court again on Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faces further sex offence charges (BBC News)

Initially, when he appeared in court in April, the ex-MP was accused of 11 offences. His wife and co-accused, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, is to face five charges.

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Jeffrey Donaldson to attend court for committal hearing in historical ... (Irish Examiner)

A hearing to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to send former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to trial over historical sex offences will take ...

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Jeffrey Donaldson at court to face new sex offence charges (BBC News)

The former DUP leader returned to Newry court where he is contesting 18 sex offence allegations.

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Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges (RTE.ie)

In addition to one charge of rape he faces four counts of gross indecency and 13 charges of indecent assault. The former MP for Lagan Valley said he had nothing ...

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Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court for preliminary enquiry in sex ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court.

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial over allegations ... (Irish Examiner)

A hearing to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to send Mr Donaldson to trial over historical sex offences is taking place at Newry Magistrates' ...

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial over 18 sex offence allegations (Sky News)

Ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will face a trial over allegations of historical sex offences.

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Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges (The Nationalist)

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court…

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Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges (RTE.ie)

A judge has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on 18 sex offence charges, including one count of ...

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Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on child sexual abuse charges (Kildare Nationalist)

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court…

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