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By City AM reporter Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been released on continuing bail after he appeared in court to face a number of historical sex charges, including one count of rape. Sir Jeffrey’s wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, also appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court to face charges in relation to the same police investigation. During a brief court hearing, the charges were read to the Lagan Valley MP and his wife as they stood in the dock. Sir Jeffrey, 61, faces 11 charges including one of rape, one of committing an act of gross indecency and nine of indecent assault on dates b…