David Young, PAA hearing to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to send former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to trial over historical sex offences will take place on July 3rd, a court has heard. Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates’ Court after his first court appearance in April. No other issues were raised during the brief review hearing, which lasted only three minutes. Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party after the allegations against him emerged in March. East Belfast MP and deputy leader, Gavin Robinson, has been appointed interim DUP leader.

Source: The Herald May 22, 2024 11:51 UTC