Co-accused Jeffrey Donaldson will not have to appear at Newry Crown Court in December
Eleanor Donaldson is to appear in Newry Crown Court without her co-accused Jeffrey Donaldson before Christmas over two charges her legal team have asked to be withdrawn.
Prosecution barrister Rosemary Walsh KC said a good line of communication between the legal parties has been established and has been continuing smoothly. The case has been brought against the Donaldsons by the PPS following accusations made by two individuals who have been granted lifetime anonymity.
The following day on July 3, 2024 the full list of charges the former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is facing was confirmed following a Preliminary Enquiry at Newry Magistrates Court.Donaldson is accused of one charge of rape, four of gross indecency and 13 charges of indecent assault. Unlawful sexual intercourse with a female who did not consent to it, contrary to Common Law
Indecently assaulted a female child, other than as alleged above contrary to section 52 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 Indecently assaulted a female child, other than as alleged above contrary to section 52 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 Indecently assaulted a female child other than as alleged above contrary to section 52 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861
Committed an act of gross indecency towards a child contrary to Section 22 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1968
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