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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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David Young

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn to be heard in December

Lady Eleanor Donaldson arriving for an arraignment hearing at Newry Crown Court in September (PA) - (PA Wire)

An application to dismiss two charges facing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife in the historical sex offences case involving them both is to be heard in December, a court has been told.

Former DUP leader Donaldson, 61, has already pleaded not guilty to 18 offences and he is due to face trial in March next year.

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