State lawyers have said Jules Thomas's allegedly doctored garda statements wouldn't 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 over the French film producer's death in West Cork in December 1996.
It was another long day for Jules Thomas on the stand as she was cross examined about her statements to gardai in connection with the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder.
She claims the garda memorandums of those interviews are full of “omissions, additions, alterations and inventions.”
Her first statement from February 1997 says she told gardai that her partner, Ian, acted so cool she never suspected him and that if he was at Kealfadda bridge – which was near the murder scene – that would be shattering.
She denies saying this. Paul O'Higgins cross examining put it to her that there would be no point in gardai making this up as it's not 'worth tuppence' if you're trying to fit someone up.
Her reply was that it maybe it was to make it sound like she was tricked by Ian.
The case resumes on Tuesday.
