Donaldson was arrested along with his wife Eleanor on the morning of Thursday, March 28, when police arrived at their home in Co Down. They were taken to Antrim Police Station, where they were questioned separately throughout the day. The pair were later charged that night.
The charges against Jeffrey Donaldson relate to two complainants and are alleged to have occurred between 1985 and 2008. Eleanor Donaldson's aiding and abetting charges relate to two complainants and are alleged to have occurred between 1985 and 2006.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland arrested and charged a 61-year-old man for non-recent sexual offences. A 57-year-old woman was also arrested and charged at the time for aiding and abetting additional offences.
The day after the couple were charged, the DUP named Donaldson as the person in question in a statement and confirmed his resignation, while announcing the appointment of Gavin Robinson as interim party leader.
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