Journalist sues for libel in connection with murder case

A journalist questioned over the murder of a French film-maker seven years ago was today beginning libel action against seven Irish and British newspapers.

Journalist sues for libel in connection with murder case

A journalist questioned over the murder of a French film-maker seven years ago was today beginning libel action against seven Irish and British newspapers.

Ian Bailey, from west Cork, admitted he was arrested in connection with the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, 39, but claims he was defamed by the papers in their coverage of the incident.

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