Bailey’s partner brings action over ‘incalculable’ damage

Ian Bailey’s partner, Jules Thomas, claims she has suffered psychiatric illness and "incalculable" damage due to alleged actions by gardaí and the State concerning the investigation into the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

In the High Court, Mr Justice John Hedigan granted an application by the State for a preliminary hearing of issues which, if decided against Ms Thomas, may either shorten or completely halt her civil action for damages. Her action is brought on grounds including alleged wrongful arrest of her in connection with the murder, false imprisonment, conspiracy, and terrorising behaviour.