Bailey to tell court of ‘misery’ since arrest

Ian Bailey is expected to tell the High Court today how his life has been "a misery" in the 18 years since he was arrested in connection with the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

The former journalist is suing the State for damages, alleging that he was a victim of wrongful arrest and a victim of a Garda conspiracy to manufacture evidence against him. The State rejects his claims.

A jury of eight men and four women was yesterday sworn in to hear the case, which they were told was scheduled to run for six weeks. However, they were sent home without hearing any evidence as the day was taken up with discussion of legal issues.