DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after sex offence charges

[muriel_volestrangler]

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with historical sexual offences and has resigned as Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader.

A 57-year-old woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences.
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"In accordance with the Party Rules, the Party Officers have suspended Mr Donaldson from membership, pending the outcome of a judicial process.

"The Party Officers have this morning unanimously appointed Mr Gavin Robinson MP as the Interim Party Leader."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68686691

I can't see anything in reputable sources about when "historic" or "non-recent" mean.

[LeftishBrit]

1. Zoicks

I suppose 'innocent until proved guilty', but it's interesting to note how often religious-right types get into sex scandals.