前民联领导人Jeffrey Donaldson爵士和他的妻子因历史上的性犯罪面临审判。 Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife face trial for historical sex offenses.

前民联领导人Jeffrey Donaldson爵士及其妻子Eleanor夫人将在3月24日因1985-2008年的历史性犯罪而受审。 Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Lady Eleanor, will face trial on March 24 for historical sex offenses dating back to 1985-2008. Jeffrey Donaldson,62岁的Jeffrey Donaldson对18项指控(包括一项强奸罪)表示不认罪,58岁的Eleanor Donaldson则否认协助和教唆罪。 Jeffrey Donaldson, 62, has pleaded not guilty to 18 charges, including one count of rape, while Eleanor Donaldson, 58, denies charges of aiding and abetting. 这对夫妇去年被指控,导致Jeffrey爵士辞去民联领袖职务,并被从该党停职。 The couple were charged last year, leading to Sir Jeffrey's resignation as DUP leader and his suspension from the party. 初步听证会定于3月19日举行。 A preliminary hearing is set for March 19.