The much-anticipated delayed trial of a controversial retired doctor in French Polynesia has been deferred for a third time and is now due to be held on 27 May.
Jean-Paul Theron faces criminal charges after allegedly assaulting and abusing a bailiff outside his home in September while he was being given a summons from medical authorities.
Dr Jean-Paul Theron Photo: Supplied
The trial has now been deferred because no doctor could be found to certify that Dr Theron, who was in court, was fit to stand trial.
The retired physician attracted attention for prescribing Ivermectin, which is used as a treatment for parasites, to dozens of Covid-19 sufferers in his care at the height of the pandemic.
French Polynesia's professional body for doctors accused Dr Theron of breaching standards by practising medicine without a permanent practice.
The only doctor willing to examine Dr Theron for the trial is overseas and not due back until next month.
At last November's attempt to open his trial, several leading politicians backing him, including the pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru, were present.