Thomas' garda statements 'would not be worth tuppence', court hears

State lawyers have said Jules Thomas' allegedly doctored garda statements would not have been "worth tuppence" to detectives investigating the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

State lawyers have said Jules Thomas's allegedly doctored garda statements would not have been "worth tuppence" to detectives investigating the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

Ian Bailey's long-term partner has been giving evidence in his action for damages against the State and Garda Commissioner over claims he was wrongfully arrested in connection with the French film producer's death in West Cork in December 1996.