Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sex offences.
His wife and co-accused Lady Donaldson, 58, of Dublinhill Road, Dromore, also pleaded not guilty to three charges at an arraignment hearing at Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.
It was their first appearance in the crown court following two previous appearances before magistrates.Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sex offences His wife and co-accused Lady Donaldson, 58, of Dublinhill Road, Dromore, also pleaded not guilty to three charges at an arraignment hearing at Newry Crown Court on Tuesday
During the brief court appearance, Donaldson, 61, stood up and said 'not guilty' as each charge was read to him.The charges span a time period between 1985 and 2008.There was a significant police presence when Donaldson arrived at Newry courthouse.
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