His sentencing will still go ahead in September
Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will appeal his convictions after he was found guilty last month of 18 convictions for sexual offences, including rape, against two victims when they were children.
Donaldson had until Monday to launch an appeal against his convictions.
The former Lagan Valley MP’s solicitor, John McBurney, confirmed that appeal papers had been lodged at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast on Friday.
It is understood that Mr Donaldson intends to appeal against all 18 convictions.
Despite this appeal, his sentencing is scheduled to continue in September, with the next hearing scheduled for 25th September.
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