The case of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife Eleanor who are charged with historic sex offences is up for mention at Newry Crown Court today.
Jeffrey Donaldson (62) has already pleaded not guilty to 18 offences and is due to go on trial in March 2025.
The historical charges include one count of rape, as well as allegations of indecent assault and gross indecency.
Eleanor Donaldson (58) is being prosecuted for five charges, including allegedly aiding and abetting rape and aiding and abetting indecent assaults.
Both are on bail and neither are expected to appear in person at Newry Crown Court today.
More to follow