Jules Thomas to sue Netflix over Sophie Toscan du Plantier documentary

Jules Thomas with her art at the farmers market in Schull, West Cork. Thomas has lodged papers with the High Court with intent to sue Netflix, Lightbox Media, and John Dower. Picture: Dan Linehan

The former partner of Ian Bailey has begun steps to sue over a Netflix documentary about the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork.

Jules Thomas, who is an artist based in West Cork, lodged papers in the High Court on Monday, with an intent to sue Netflix, production company Lightbox Media, and writer and director John Dower.