Ex-DUP man contests charge of voyeurism
The case against David McConaghie had been in the court list as a preliminary enquiry to transfer it to the Crown Court.
However, a public prosecutor said the matter would not be dealt with summarily and the defendant would only be facing one charge.
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Hide AdThis alleges that McConaghie, on dates unknown between August 22, 2012, and September 13, 2012, for the purposes of sexual gratification, recorded another person doing a private act knowing that the other person did not consent to being recorded.
The alleged offence took place at the Portadown offices of Mr Simpson.
McConaghie (50), with an address at Cottage Hill, Dollingstown, stood in the dock as his solicitor told the court he would be contesting the charge.
The case was adjourned until March 25 when a date will be fixed for a hearing at the magistrates’ court.
McConaghie was remanded on continuing bail.
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Hide AdHe formerly worked for Mr Simpson as a press officer and speech writer.
McConaghie is a member of the Free Presbyterian Church, and a prominent spokesman for a religious foundation. He had also trained to become a minister in the Free Presbyterian Church.