Kate and Gerry McCann to tell court of heartbreak caused by Gonzo's smears

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Madeleine McCann's parents to tell court of heartbreak caused by detective's smears
Jun 12, 2014 16:49 By Martin Fricker
Kate and Gerry McCann have been given permission to speak a the trial of Goncalo Amara over accusations he made against them in his book The Truth of the Lie



Heartbreak: Gerry McCann and Kate McCann
Kate and Gerry McCann will tell a Portuguese judge next week of their heartbreak over smears spouted by the detective who led the bungled police search for their daughter.

The couple won the latest round in their long legal battle to silence ex-police chief Goncalo Amaral - who claims they were responsible for Madeleine's death.

They have both been granted permission to give emotional statements in a Lisbon court on Monday as the libel case comes to a close.

The pair will describe how the cruel and malicious lies from Amaral have caused them unnecessary grief and hampered the search for Madeleine.

Kate, 46, and Gerry, 45, learned they will be allowed to speak in court shortly after they told of their renewed hope that their daughter could still be alive.

They spoke out following an unsuccessful eight-day search for clues into the seven year old case by Scotland Yard detectives in Praia da Luz.

In a statement they said: "We are very pleased that significant activity has taken place in Praia da Luz over the last eight days.

"We are further encouraged that, despite intensive searches, no trace of Madeleine has been found and this reinforces our belief that she could still be alive.

"As parents of a missing child, we have always wanted all reasonable lines of inquiry to be followed.

"It is gratifying to know that a substantial amount of work will take place over the coming months with the close co-operation of the British and Portuguese authorities.

"We would like to thank all those involved for their efforts and members of the public who have come forward with information."

The couple's legal battle against Amaral, who was the local police chief when Madeleine vanished in May 2007, has dragged on for years.

They are suing the 56-year-old for £1million damages over accusations he made in his controversial 2008 book The Truth of the Lie.

He claimed Madeleine died in an accident at the family's holiday apartment and that her parents covered up the tragedy.

Amaral, who has since retired, insists everything written was already contained in police and court case files which had been made public.

A source close to the McCanns said: "Finally it looks like drawing to a close and they are hopeful they can win the case.

"They both want to see an end to it. The poisonous lies said against Kate and Gerry have caused them great distress and have hindered the search for Madeleine.

"It will be the final stage of the trial and there is not expected to be any cross examination.

"Kate and Gerry have applied to give declarations, the court has now agreed and they have been asked to be present in person on Monday.

"They will describe the impact that Mr Amaral's comments have had on them and the wider family.

"The judge will listen, assess it and retire to consider a verdict. It is the final stage of the court procedure but judgement will be reserved."

The McCann's spokesperson Clarence Mitchell said: "Kate and Gerry are planning to attend court on Monday to make their personal statements after their appeal to do so was successful."

Madeleine was nearly four-years-old when she vanished while her parents dined with friends in a nearby tapas restaurant.

The Portuguese police case - which was criticised after the McCanns were named formal suspects - was shelved the following year.

Operation Grange was set up in 2011 to investigate the disappearance after David Cameron ordered Scotland Yard to review all the evidence in the case.

British detectives have identified eight male suspects they want to quiz in connection with Madeleine's disappearance.



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Same story, plus recap on the Yard's work, in the Mail:

'It reinforces our belief that she could be alive': Madeleine McCann's parents are positive after no evidence is found of her death so far in new investigation
Detectives have finished eight-day search around Praia da Luz, Portugal
Kate and Gerry McCann say they still believe their child could still be alive
'We're encouraged that despite the intensive searches, no trace of Madeleine has been found and this reinforces our belief she could still be alive'
Couple are flying to Portugal for libel case of disgraced Portuguese detective
Police chief Goncalo Amaral claimed the couple murdered their daughter
Madeleine, three, from Rothley, Leicestershire, vanished during 2007 holiday

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2656222/It-reinforces-belief-alive-Madeleine-McCanns-parents-positive-no-evidence-death-far-new-investigation.html#ixzz34R1vNsz4

If the court still needs absolute proof of the damage the oaf has done, they have it in the form of the PDL wall one of Gonzo's supporters graffiti-ed.

And nice to see the Mail getting a DISGRACED in, that should set the haters off again.

BTW, do all the haters that stated that Clarence was no longer representing the McCanns feel a bit, well, STUPID, now?

One of these days, they'll learn not to jump to conclusions, and only see things through hate goggles.

There are so many silly comments about what is not going to happen. Like the McCanns being arrested when they arrive in Portugal.

Excellent point:

http://stopthemyths.prophpbb.com/post237602.html#p237602

Quote:

Oh dear oh dear, Nana and co have really helped amaral haven't they? I mean locals protesting against the search even holding signs which recall the title of the book, racist graffiti , threats to sue the McCann's because police were searching for their missing child in tourist season ( not the police or judiciary who made the decisions), amaral supporters leaking false stories to the media etc isn't going to demonstrate the search has been hampered at all is it?

ETA just thought, is amaral going to give a statement to the court? According to reports the McCann's gave give a statement about the impact of his lies but will not be cross examined. Does that sound like a victim impact statement to anyone, I wonder if a decision has actually been made and this is just about damages.

It certainly sounds like a Victim Impact statement to me, and that would tie in with the judge wanting to make sure the claim for damages on behalf of Madeleine was watertight.

And I do hope Nana, the graffiti, and all the rest of the hate spewed recently in Portugal are mentioned in court.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/383621/Madeleine-McCann-parents-to-testify-at-1million-libel-trial

Madeleine McCann parents to testify at £1million libel trial

MADELEINE McCann’s parents will speak at the libel trial of a disgraced Portuguese detective.

Goncalo Amaral wrote a book claiming the couple faked the abduction to cover up her death.

Kate, 46, and Gerry, 45, of Rothley, Leics, have been told they will be allowed to address the court after appealing against an earlier decision to deny them a say.

Amaral’s allegations left Kate considering taking her own life.

Last night doctors Kate and Gerry were said to be “moving mountains” to get to the Lisbon courthouse for Monday, when they are due to testify.

Their lawyer Isabel Duarte said: “I’m hopeful both of them will be able to make it.”

They are suing Amaral, 57, after winning an injunction to have his book removed from shop shelves. Scotland Yard officers were expected to return to London last night after scouring scrubland near Praia da Luz, where Madeleine vanished.

But local business owners may sue the force, claiming the probe hit tourism in the holiday hotspot.

'Sue the force'? Good luck with that one.     

A perfect storm of stupidity, delusion and sadism from a pervnumty:

Lorretta Jane Hammond They need their passports confiscating when they get off that plane too. So when GA wins, they can be arrested straight away. They both know what happened to Madeleine. Most relationships/marriages break down when a child dies. Why hasn't theirs?

ETA, this one is especially sick and evil:

Lorretta Jane Hammond Hopefully they will lose everything. Their home. Their kids. Their jobs. Their freedom. Then their smug little faces would be wiped clean. I still say put them in a room with genuine decent parents!!

Let's hope creatures like that are nowhere near children, spouting hatred like that.

That one's the personification of a lynch-mobber and witch-burner.

Death threats now being allowed on pervnumties:



That's the kind of thing the Lisbon judge needs to see, as proof positive of the harm Amoral has done.

Myths caught another one:

http://stopthemyths.prophpbb.com/post237655.html?sid=14e58b64b28955c6dce56ab4376770c8#p237655



Typical Gonzo supporter.

Just a reminder for those deluding themselves that the PJ have the slightest interest in the McCanns, except as victims:


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Some excellent posts from Tony:

http://thehoundingofthemccans.blogspot.co.uk/?zx=45753f0090875339

Blogger Joana Morais Delivers The Coup De Grâce On Portugal's Tourism

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Portuguese Hate The Brits And They Hate Little Madeleine McCann Even More.

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FBI Agent Analyzes McCann Case

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Lest We Forget What This Libelous Dufus Did

Lying hounder:

It says in the PJ files that they think the child died and an abduction was faked.

Black and white.

Before Amaral wrote his book.

Why are the McCanns not suing the PJ?

Amaral has only repeated what is in the files

Why should the McCanns sue the PJ?

The only person that made that statement which is merely RECORDED in the PJ files, is Gonzo's chum, the convicted torturer Taveres de Almeida.

His words are utterly worthless.

Claiming that they are of any relevance is like claiming that the half-time score in a football match is more important than the full-time score.

As we know, the Archiving Despatch binned all Torturer de Almeida's smears, just like it binned all Amoral's, and cleared the McCanns. Astounding that the haters are still frantically clinging to lies from convicted perjurers and torturers.

Very wonderful articles Tony. Thanks for reposting Inside Out.   

bb1 wrote:Excellent point:

http://stopthemyths.prophpbb.com/post237602.html#p237602

Quote:

Oh dear oh dear, Nana and co have really helped amaral haven't they? I mean locals protesting against the search even holding signs which recall the title of the book, racist graffiti , threats to sue the McCann's because police were searching for their missing child in tourist season ( not the police or judiciary who made the decisions), amaral supporters leaking false stories to the media etc isn't going to demonstrate the search has been hampered at all is it?

ETA just thought, is amaral going to give a statement to the court? According to reports the McCann's gave give a statement about the impact of his lies but will not be cross examined. Does that sound like a victim impact statement to anyone, I wonder if a decision has actually been made and this is just about damages.

It certainly sounds like a Victim Impact statement to me, and that would tie in with the judge wanting to make sure the claim for damages on behalf of Madeleine was watertight.

And I do hope Nana, the graffiti, and all the rest of the hate spewed recently in Portugal are mentioned in court.

I believe we discussed similar here some time ago that this next hearing would be about the actual damage amount to be awarded?

Completely agree that the recent hateful events in PdL would be profound examples of how Amoral's book has hampered the search for Madeleine.

What excuse is he attempting before Monday? Or will he finally concede that he must show himself at court?

It would certainly follow an impact statement

bb1 wrote:http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/383621/Madeleine-McCann-parents-to-testify-at-1million-libel-trial

Madeleine McCann parents to testify at £1million libel trial

MADELEINE McCann’s parents will speak at the libel trial of a disgraced Portuguese detective.

Goncalo Amaral wrote a book claiming the couple faked the abduction to cover up her death.

Kate, 46, and Gerry, 45, of Rothley, Leics, have been told they will be allowed to address the court after appealing against an earlier decision to deny them a say.

Amaral’s allegations left Kate considering taking her own life.

Last night doctors Kate and Gerry were said to be “moving mountains” to get to the Lisbon courthouse for Monday, when they are due to testify.

Their lawyer Isabel Duarte said: “I’m hopeful both of them will be able to make it.”

They are suing Amaral, 57, after winning an injunction to have his book removed from shop shelves. Scotland Yard officers were expected to return to London last night after scouring scrubland near Praia da Luz, where Madeleine vanished.

But local business owners may sue the force, claiming the probe hit tourism in the holiday hotspot.

'Sue the force'? Good luck with that one.     

That is typical of their consistent lack of understanding of legal matters and anything else to do with the real world. Their cause is riddled with stupidity masquerading as 'research' and 'investigating' and so on.

Good for Kate and Gerry!

Good God Almighty!

http://stopthemyths.prophpbb.com/topic6769.html?sid=77c11cb92475099987a1b70d441073f2


Stuart Wawaw Whitworth (& hater wife Lauren) from Sheffield
PostPosted by tigerloaf » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:09 pm

So that's what's been issuing death threats! Probably 'roid rage. Oh, yuck.   

   

You are right especially where a female is concerned.   

I think I need to bleach my eyeballs, that's one of the most hideous things I've ever seen.   

Isn't it just?   

Too funny! Anjos is now calling himself:

Carlos Anjos President of the Commission for the Protection of Crime Victims

Pity he didn't do any 'protecting' of Madeleine and her family then, isn't it, instead of badmouthing them AND the UK police. And then longing for the good old days of Gonzo the Incompetent.

If I were a victim of crime in Portugal, the very last person I'd want 'protecting' me is Anjos.

A hounder asks:

Does anyone know the rules in regard to Perjury in Portugal. This would apply equally to both sides I expect.

Why not ask Gonc, he's the expert. He's the one that got convicted of lying under oath to cover up torture.

They prove their knowledge on all matters every day on Hounder Central.   

e: McCanns to appear in libel trial on Monday 16 June
Post ShuBob Today at 8:28

What if......the couple have been summoned for questioning by the PJ/SY and they're using the libel trial as cover for them being in Portugal? I know they had requested to make their emotional speech some time ago but I expected the date the judge proposed (June 16) to be postponed by the McCanns. It could be that this has proved to be perfect timing for them to go to Portugal if they've been summoned.

ShuBob maintains her unbroken record of being 100% wrong about everything, 100% of the time.

And I see Morais is cranking up the Lisbon Lie Machine again. Things going badly for Gonzo and Official Spinny needed?