Ian Bailey: Mental torture never ends

Ian Bailey’s solicitor has denounced the latest moves by French prosecutors to try his client in relation to the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, claiming all the allegations had already been dismissed in this country.

Ian Bailey: Mental torture never ends

Frank Buttimer also said the French indictment, delivered to Mr Bailey at his West Cork home last week, did not contain any new charges, while Mr Bailey, speaking to TV3, said the latest moves from French prosecutors to bring a trial against him in absentia was yet another form of “torture”.

Mr Bailey, speaking later on RTE radio, also claimed any allegation that he had photographs of Ms du Plantier’s body was “a total and absolute lie and fiction”.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited