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Jonathan McCambridge

Sex offences cases against Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife ‘to run together’

Lady Eleanor Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court (PA) - (PA Archive)

The trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and the trial of the facts of his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson in a historical sexual offences case will proceed simultaneously, a judge has ruled.

Judge Paul Ramsey made the ruling at Newry Crown Court on Thursday when he confirmed that both sets of proceedings will begin on May 26.

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