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Ex-Police Chief Faces Madeleine Libel Court
Madeleine McCann 'Died In Holiday
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MCCANNS LIBEL TRIAL COPY OF LIVE FEED
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Maddie's parents want to wipe-out Gon?lo Amaral |
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From the Leicestershire Police, released on 18th December 2009:
Operation Task Publication strategy |
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PRESS ASSOCIATION-03-01-10 |
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Christmas message to readers from Archbishop of
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THE PRESS-24-12-09 |
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Amaral answers to the McCanns: I did what I could to
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The English Gag - The story of a
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Gon?lo Amaral's new book,
will be publicly launched on Friday, the 11th of
December, 2009, at the Ler Devagar - Lx Factory
bookshop, in Lisbon, at 6.30 p.m.
With a preface by Francisco Moita Flores, the book
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McCanns v Amaral...The Next Round |
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PORTUGAL NEWS 21-11-09 |
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Day 1000 : 27/01/2010 |
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Day 1,000: Wednesday 27th
January 2010
Today marks 1000 days since Madeleine was taken from us. It's
hard to even say the number. We remember the first few days
after Madeleine was taken, watching the clock and counting every
hour. Now we've reached 1000 days.
It's difficult sometimes to understand how we've been able to
keep going and survive without Madeleine, especially since
nothing has changed since that terrifying first night. Madeleine
is still missing. Sometimes it even feels ‘wrong' to be coping.
And yet if we weren't, there would be no search and no campaign
to find Madeleine and that just doesn't bear thinking about! We
are very aware though that our ability to cope and keep going
for Madeleine has been greatly augmented by the incredible
support we have received from so many people and this should
never be underestimated. We will always remember and be forever
grateful for this help, support and kindness.
This evening we will be holding a fund-raising event in London -
‘Still Missing,Still Missed; An Evening for Madeleine'. We will
be remembering Madeleine and other missing children throughout
the world. We are hoping to raise a good amount of money to
further the search for Madeleine but also to benefit the
charities, Missing People and Missing Children Europe and the
fantastic but often unrecognised work that they do on behalf of
all missing children in the UK and Europe.
Also this evening, 1000 lanterns will be released into the night
sky - an event which has been called ‘Look Up & Look Out for
Madeleine'.They will be released from many different locations
in the UK, Portugal and the USA. It is a symbolic way for our
family, friends and supporters to show that we have not
forgotten Madeleine and will never give up on her.
In addition to the above, Simon Armitage has very kindly(and
courageously) written a poem for Madeleine to coincide with the
1000th day since her disappearance. It is called ‘The Beacon'.
We think it is an incredible and really beautiful sonnet. It
manages to convey so accurately and succinctly, both our darker
moments and the reality of hope and possibility, aswell as
including powerful and touching references to Madeleine. We hope
it will be read by many.
One thousand days.
Madeleine is still missing and she needs to be found.
We will continue to turn every stone. We will never give upon
Madeleine.
Thank you for your support and solidarity. Together we can bring
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Day 999 :26/01/2010 |
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Day 998 : 25/01/2010 |
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Day 988: Friday 15/01/10: Court
Case( Injunction) in Lisbon 14th January 2010
We are currently in Lisbon for the trial to determine whether the
injunction against Mr Amaral's book and DVD should remain in
place. This trial is about whether the book is a true
reflection of the official judicial process in to
Madeleine's disappearance and whether its contents damage
the ongoing search for Madeleine, her siblings and our
reputations.
Mr Amaral's book and DVD contains some information from the PJ
files but there is a lot in the files which is not in Mr
Amaral's book. Hence it is highly selective and therefore
biased. Mr Amaral's book contains his opinions rather than
fact. His opinions differ from the findings in the PJ file.
The conclusions of the latter are: 1.there is no evidence
that Madeleine is dead and 2. there is no evidence that
Gerry or I are involved in Madeleine's disappearance. This
is very different to the theories and conclusions of Mr
Amaral. It is logical and common sense that spreading these
theories as Mr Amaral did (and continues todo) damages the
search to find our little girl. If the general public (and
the Portuguese people in particular) are bombarded day in
and day out with such theories, this will eventually
'colour' their understanding and judgement -lies and
inaccuracies become fact. If people subsequently believe
that Madeleineis dead and that we are involved in her
disappearance then they will not look for Madeleine, will
not consider any suspicions about others which they may have
and will not come forward with information. We consider this
highly detrimental to the search for Madeleine.
There are few points which have been raised in the last few days
which I would like to address specifically:
Abduction theory:For us, there is only the abduction
theory possible because we were not involved in Madeleine's
disappearance and we know Madeleine did not wander off by
herself. It is obvious and right that the police should
consider other theories initially.
The window: I described to the police officers exactly
what I found that night, as it was and is highly relevant
and I knew that every little detail could be helpful in
finding my daughter which is our only aim. The window which
is a ground floor window was completely open and is large
enough for a person to easily climb through it. Whether it
had been opened for this purpose remains unknown. It could
of course have been opened by the perpetrator when inside
the apartment as a potential escape route or left open as a
'red herring'
The dogs: We realise that the behaviour of the dogs was
the turning point in the investigation for the PJ. The use
of dogs has proved to be problematic and unreliable in
previous cases
(please refer to the Jersey ?Haut de La Garenne' case and other
research published about their use and reliability). It is
vital to note that alerts by such dogs are classified as
intelligence rather than evidence, as police officers
familiar with their use will verify. These alerts must be
supported by forensics in order to be used as evidence. The
results of the forensic examinations did not identify any
blood or Madeleine's DNA. To suggestor use the dogs?
reactions as evidence is simply wrong and abusive.
The proposed reconstruction: The suggestion of a
reconstruction of our movements and other key witnesses at
the crime scene and/or surrounding area in the early days
following Madeleine's abduction was declined by the PJ as
'not usual' for Portugal. When the PJ finally requested a
reconstruction to take place in 2008, Gerry and I were still
arguidos and as such would have attended for a
reconstruction. Some key witnesses (including some of our
friends)declined to attend the planned reconstruction as
they were not convinced of the aims and usefulness of it. In
particular, as the reconstruction was not to be shown to the
media (and hence the general public), they did not feel it
would help to find Madeleine. Had the intention been to show
it to the general public, it may have 'jogged' memories and
encouraged people to come forward with information. It
should be added that other key witnesses were not invited to
attend.
Our team is confident that the injunction will remain in place
because none of thewitnesses thus far have been able to
prove in court that Mr. Amaral's right to express his
opinion is superior to the rights of our family to peace,
respect and protection of reputation, and above all, the
right to continue the searchfor our daughter Madeleine
effectively and without hindrance. As has been made clear
this week, Mr Amaral's ?thesis' is not supported by any
evidence. The search for Madeleine must go on until we find
her and bring her abductor(s) to justice.
Kate McCann
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Saturday 19/12/09 :
Christmas Update: December 18th 2009
It is heartbreaking for our family to accept the likelihood of
spending a third Christmas without Madeleine. Her absence is
even more tangible at this time of year. It is difficult also to
believe that another year has passed by.
It has however been an incredibly busy year with so much hard
work going into the investigation and campaign to find
Madeleine. This fact alone is positive in many ways and probably
explains why the last twelve months appear to have flown by!
There is however also a feeling of great disappointment when the
one thing that we want so badly still eludes us.
Some people (thankfully in the minority) may have their own
reasons and agendas for wanting to discontinue the search for
Madeleine, and for others it may be easier or more ?convenient'
to give up. For us, there is no option, no alternative. We long
for our ?baby', our daughter, our sister, our granddaughter, our
friend, our dear sweet Madeleine to be home. This drive and
perseverance to find her is not wishful thinking; it is
reinforced by facts and evidence. The facts and evidence say:
Madeleine is still missing and there is a very real likelihood
that she is alive. Hence the search to find her must continue.
Whilst it has been left for us as Madeleine's parents to find our
daughter, there is no doubt that our chances of finding her are
much greater with the eyes, ears, hearts and minds of the
general public assisting us.
We would like to thank everyone who continues to support and help
us. Thank you also for all the Christmas cards, kind messages,
flowers and gifts, as well as the many masses and prayers
offered for Madeleine. This wonderful support, together with the
commitment of so many people to finding Madeleine is quite
incredible and invaluable.
We can assure you that we will never stop looking for Madeleine
and our resolve will not weaken, no matter what challenges are
put in our way. We are prepared to pursue all avenues if it is
felt to be of benefit to Madeleine. We continue to hope and pray
that the coming year will be a happy and successful one.
Merry Christmas to all of Madeleine's supporters and our best
wishes for a very good and peaceful 2010. |
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Day 954: 12/12/09
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Saturday 12th December 2009:
Yesterday morning Gerry and I attended the Civil Court in Lisbon
for the planned trial relating to the injunction against Goncalo
Amaral's book and DVD. The trial was postponed until January as
Mr Amaral's Lawyer was unable to attend. As the injunction
remains in place (following the Judge's decision in September),
we have no reason to be dissapointed. For us it was important to
be there, especially for Madeleine.
We travelled to Praia da Luz yesterday afternoon. I have longed
to come back here for two years for personal and emotional
reasons. Early this morning we went to the lovely little church
of Nossa Senhora da Luz. It was so quiet and peaceful - a real
sanctuary. Although our pain feels much rawer here, it is
comforting at the same time since we feel closer to Madeleine.
We then walked down to the rocks on the beach, with its crashing
waves and sense of vastness and freedom -
another place where I've always felt able to reach out to
Madeleine and find a little solace. For the rest of today we are
planning to catch up with some very good friends. We hope that
the media will respect our privacy and needs, as requested, as
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