Jeffrey Donaldson: Ex-DUP leader in court over rape and sex-offence charges
He appeared at Newry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday facing 11 charges - one of rape; one of gross indecency involving a child; and nine counts of indecent assault.
The charges against his 58-year-old wife are connected to aiding and abetting his alleged offences.
Jeffrey Donaldson court appearance: Charge sheets reveal extra details as ex-DUP leader has bail conditions relaxed
His wife also appeared charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault, as well as two counts of cruelty to a person under the age of 16.
The aiding and abetting charges relate to alleged incidents between January 1 1985 and December 31 1991, as well as a specific count of the charge on January 1 1985.
One cruelty charge is alleged to have occurred between January 1 1985 and December 31 1991, while the other alleged offence occurred between January 1 1998 and December 31 2004.
Detective Sergeant Fleming indicated he could connect the accused to the charges.
Jeffrey Donaldson court appearance: Charge sheets reveal extra details as ex-DUP leader has bail conditions relaxed
His wife also appeared charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault, as well as two counts of cruelty to a person under the age of 16.
The aiding and abetting charges relate to alleged incidents between January 1 1985 and December 31 1991, as well as a specific count of the charge on January 1 1985.
One cruelty charge is alleged to have occurred between January 1 1985 and December 31 1991, while the other alleged offence occurred between January 1 1998 and December 31 2004.
Detective Sergeant Fleming indicated he could connect the accused to the charges.
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He appeared at Newry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday facing 11 charges - one of rape; one of gross indecency involving a child; and nine counts of indecent assault.
The charges against his 58-year-old wife are connected to aiding and abetting his alleged offences.
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His wife also appeared charged with aiding and abetting rape and indecent assault, as well as two counts of cruelty to a person under the age of 16.
The aiding and abetting charges relate to alleged incidents between January 1 1985 and December 31 1991, as well as a specific count of the charge on January 1 1985.
One cruelty charge is alleged to have occurred between January 1 1985 and December 31 1991, while the other alleged offence occurred between January 1 1998 and December 31 2004.
Detective Sergeant Fleming indicated he could connect the accused to the charges.
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