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Ian Bailey: ‘Order is an abuse of process’

Ian Bailey will not be extradited to France to face trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier after a High Court judge threw out an attempt to have him surrendered to French authorities, describing the action as “an abuse of process”.

French court expected to rule on whether Ian Bailey will stand trial in absence

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French court expected to rule on whether Ian Bailey will stand trial in absence
Du Plantier murder probe ‘must go on’

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Du Plantier murder probe ‘must go on’

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Preventing Bailey’s extradition is an insult to Sophie’s memory, say parents

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Du Plantier’s parents arrive in Cork to mark 15th anniversary of death

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French judge issues arrest warrant for Bailey
French inquiry into murder case to begin

An inquiry into the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier is likely to get underway in Paris this month.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2009

Sophie’s family contact Ahern

FAMILY members of Sophie Toscan du Plantier yesterday said they recently received a “prudent” response from Justice Minister Dermot Ahern regarding their request to see the Garda investigation file into her murder.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2008

Sophie’s parents: ‘Our despair will never end’

THEIR agonising 11-year quest for justice has taken its toll.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2008

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