News / UK News Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court By Press Association April 24, 2024, 2:48 am Updated: April 24, 2024, 6:46 am Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March (Liam McBurney/PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Charges against former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson are to be heard at Newry Magistrates’ Court later. The 61-year-old politician was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March. A 58-year-old woman has been charged with aiding and abetting additional offences in relation to the same police investigation. Sir Jeffrey resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party pending the outcome of the judicial process. It is understood that in a letter to party officers, he made clear he would be “strenuously contesting” all charges against him. East Belfast MP and deputy leader Gavin Robinson was appointed interim party leader. Sir Jeffrey has so far remained as MP for Lagan Valley. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe