Madeleine McCann On Your Doormat And In The Loire Valley
MADDYWATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
DAILY EXPRESS front page: MADELEINE: Parents are to sue over claims they gave her fatal overdose. (Plus page 7, with logo: THE HUNT FOR MADELEINE: Day 120).
THE WORLD’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER brings the news that the McCanns’ legal action is against the Portuguese publication Tal & Qual. (The Express, of course, has dutifully repeated all the allegations and smears that have emanated from the Portuguese press, for the delectation and disgust of Maddywatchers back home.) Spokeswoman Justine McGuinness says the McCanns “are not going to be a doormat any more”.
Meanwhile, the paper says the hunt has switched to a campsite in the Loire valley after sightings by holidaymakers.
DAILY TELEGRAPH page 2: Madeleine parents to sue newspaper
The Telegraph reports that the McCanns say they are suing to clear their name, not for the money.
THE TIMES page 5: Candle of hope for Madeleine
The paper says that Madeleine’s classmates “said a poignant prayer” yesterday, on what should have been her first day at school.
DAILY MAIL page 6: McCanns to sue over ‘killers’ slur
The paper says the McCanns believe it is time to stand firm against the allegations.
DAILY MIRROR page 11: Maddy school’s prayers
The paper says the McCanns spent a quiet day with their twins in Praia da Luz.
THE STAR page 22: SCHOOL’S SAD WAIT FOR MISSING MADDIES: Chair and locker are saved for her
The empty chair, locker and coat peg are once again invoked. Bishop Ellis headteacher Gail Neill says: “We are deeply saddened that we cannot yet welcome Madeleine McCann.”
THE SUN page 12: MADDIE SCHOOL PRAYER TRIBUTE
The paper also reports on the candle that is being kept burning at the school.
THE INDEPENDENT and THE GUARDIAN: No Madeleine news today.
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September 2nd, 2007 at 8:07 pm
There is not alot of news about it over here (US). Get BBC World on cable but it has been quiet also. Most thoughts of people I know were “poor little girl”. Just strange that an ordinary British couple would be staging a campaign similar to OJ, Ramseys (they were millionaires), etc. very high profile. I guess the fund has allowed them to do it…
Over here they are really busy with reality shows and watching Dubya self-destruct….My suggestion for political bumper sticker over here “2008-End of An Error”..sorry I digress..
One question: Will this case come to a head soon…or remain unsolved? Thoughts?
September 2nd, 2007 at 8:04 pm
I live in denmark now and there is far less exploitation of people. People are far, far happier than the sorry depressed souls of the east coast. I ractured my shoulder on my second day at work and since then (7 weeks now) I have contacted my employer on many occassion asking if there is anything they want me to do as I am getting a bit bored. They say just stay home and chill out until you are ready and pain free. During these 7 weeks I have enjoyed the Danish social care system, Since my own insurance would not have kicked in until I had been there for 8 weeks, This reduced rate is payable at approx. £520 a week. I guess an injury back home in the uk would have put me on sick benefit which would have seen me getting basic sick pay which I believe is about £60 a week. Thank you DK
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:54 pm
I live in the South East UK but have lived in other areas and countries over the years.
I think a lot of areas have the problem of seasonal work and accompanying poverty now, even inland in areas such as Lincs and Cambs. And I was reminded recently of the Morecambe Cockle Pickers…. they’ve just opened the beach up again so I guess it’ll be back to square one very soon.
Though I guess we all turn a blind eye to exploitation some of the time which is why it continues.
Strange old world!
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:28 pm
moderation what area do you live?
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:21 pm
i merely assumed that I had mentioned that it was the regent ward. The town is divided into severe poverty and reasonable wealth. the wealth in the town is exploited from those in poverty and willing to work the shtty seasonal jobs supplied by the wealthier. Much the same as any other seaside town in the uk.
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Strangely enough i still believe that there is a reasonable chance that the child is still alive according to 2 of my 3 possible scenarios. The first is that she has been temporarily handed to someone as an elaborate money raising hoax, the second involves her being sold by the money grabbing, self righteous, pityless media clowns
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Yes thank you Bulldump I did and I appreciate it.
Trust me, I really really really don’t tell fibs!
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:10 pm
moderation, I hope you spotted my unreserved appology to you!!!
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Agreed Moderation!
As I live in a country where crimes against children is rife, leaving a child of ANY age alone is a definite NO-NO, and thus the opinions of people AGAINST the McCann’s is fairly evident.
I have asked numerous people what their opinion of the “abduction” is (people who are in vastly different occupations to each other), and almost all of the answers I get, go along the same lines. The “abduction” is hard to believe, for various reasons!
In recent cases that we’ve had to deal with, where a child has been genuinly abducted and murdered, and the bodies have been recovered, the bodies of these poor children have been found within a radius of 5 homes to their own! The furtherest point of recovery of an abducted child’s body that we have had this year, has been 4 kilometres away from the point of abduction.
In the last case where the child was found a considerable distance away from her own home, the area which was eventually pointed out by the abductor/murderer/rapist/scum, had in fact been searched, but because of the fact that her body was in water, even the sniffer dogs had missed it! So, I do believe that sniffer dogs have their limitations!
I honestly believe that if Madeleine is no longer with us, her little body will be found fairly close to point of abduction. Unfortunately as callous as I may sound on this, the chances of this little girl being found alive have diminished to practically zero. It’s not the outcome that I would have liked, but reality of the situation has taken over.
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:08 pm
*(not even advertising awnings and patios)
September 2nd, 2007 at 7:07 pm
john stalker interferes with himself i’m sure of that. The last time I saw him on tv was when he was declaring how he believed there was not a scrap of evidence against barry george and that he would be aquitted for the murder of gill dando. George was found guilty and I haven’t seen John ’self fondler’ stalker on tv since. (even advertising awnings and patios.
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Julie, I think, as Molly said, it depends on where you live, age, profession etc.
The majority of my friends and colleagues are sympathetic but not really interested in anything except the eventual proven outcome.
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:45 pm
Foreign Office Officials always always get involved with serious crime abroad. Its their job. It’s called Assistance Abroad.
Moita Flores has been stirring the pot for a while now but I don’t think many people, even anti-McCanns take too much notice of him. His agenda is to get his face on TV.
A bit like John Stalker though nowadays Stalker just advertises patio blinds!!
Take note Flores!
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:44 pm
I have YET to come across ONE person who is part of the McCann pity party!
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:37 pm
bulldump (333)
Well there are quite a few people who i have spoken to socially who are less than sympathetic to the McCanns. Most have said that they believe there is something fishy about the whole thing
billdump (335)
very, very, very big LOL
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:22 pm
“How many parents that had a child kidnapped got advisers paid by the British Government?” The question is raised by Moita Flores, a former CID Chief-Inspector, reputed criminologist, successful TV script-writer and mayor of Santarém, who gave a phone interview, yesterday, to Gazeta Digital and SOS Madeleine. It was Tony Blair who sent the advanced guard of government civil servants to help the McCann. Clarence Mitchell was the first Press Adviser of McCann family. He is a former BBC man who, now, sits again at the helm of Media Monitoring Unit, a Tony Blair creation. But the nº 10 of Downing Street has another occupant: Gordon Brown, a man born in Glasgow, home of the McCann clan.
Available on http://sosmaddie.dhblogs.be/
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Here you go Moderation :
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/17831/McCanns-launch-legal-action-to-fight-smear
As I said the other evening, ignore the heading of the story, it’s got nothing to do with the content !
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Moderation SNAP re Interpol LOL
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Moderation, I found a link the other evening for it … let me see if I can find it again for you
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Oh Jonathan you and the golf courses LOL!
Yes, I’m also slightly amused and confused by Scotland Yard going over to Portugal to explain why the results are not available yet … perhaps they went over to discuss the preliminary results … which aint looking good? Just a thought!
Why have Interpol not been called in on this case …. or have they?
September 2nd, 2007 at 6:03 pm
where did it come from that Scotland Yard (who from SY?) are in Portugal? I haven’t seen it anywhere other than on here. I must admit I struggle to see what their involvement would be in the case at this time. The dog units are separate…. other than that, why not Interpol?
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:41 pm
OMG, there is a definitely paranoid streak here today. Nobody has been on here threatening any action. A range of comments have been made about anonimity and being reasonable about post content. Thats it, so move on.
Molly, it is indeed unusual they would select a criminal lawyer for a civil case. I’m going to be cynical and say that the publicitly from this will be worth its weight in gold for anybody taking up the case.
I’m still puzzled as to why Scotland Yard apparently showed up in Portomaio. The idea that they came to explain why they didn’t have results yet doesn’t really do it for me. A phone call would have sufficed, surely? There’s got to be something else going on, and I don’t mean a golf weekend for the boys.
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:41 pm
I’m awake…late morning over here…just read posts…interesting….watching US Open…
Havent commented on other forums…tried Mirror but then my password didnt work..I probably typed it wrong (the rabbit in my head that works the controls fell asleep?)…..
This seems to be one of the best forums on the subject. The comments are thoughtful and people are respectful (for the most part)…I like that the Mods and Admins make comments…..good to see some decorum…
I return to teaching on Tuesday…please dont make me go…I dont wanna….well didnt win the Lottery..again (maybe I should buy a ticket?)….
So I am back…Over here, a civil lawyer would handle lawsuits, so if this guy is a criminal lawyer, it is strange….
I hope there is some resolution soon…It’s like watching a trainwreck….
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Oh God, how you all like to misinterpret! it was MURATs Portugese lawyer who said it. Nothing at all to do with the McCanns!!
And the topic is done and gone now.
We all know it can happen but then if we use the word allegedly then its irrelevant to everyone, isn’t it?? I would imagine there are very few on her scared to post again as a result of a bit of chit-chat.
Mountains out of molehills. Again. Enough.
Molly, I agree about demographics….. I’m sure it makes a huge difference to opinions.
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I agree Edna. If we are to believe that someone on behalf of the McCanns has been paid to put the frighteners on us that will go against them not for them anyway!
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Excess and some of the others. No one has ever been taken to court for an opinion expressed on a public forum. Every site you go to has logs or a stat counter that records each and every visit. Knowing this shouldn’t scare people away from posting. It’s preposterous.
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Maria (330) … I’m interested in your observations in respect of what people in Real Life think/say about the McCanns, chiefly because it is diametrically opposed to my own experience.
I have actually yet to come across anyone of my aquaintance (family, friends, work colleagues, neighbours) who views the McCanns in a positive light. Granted that it is not a subject which arises with any great frequency, but when it does, the overwhelming majority are positively vociferous in condemning them. I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I have NEVER spoken to anyone who has expressed sympathy for the McCanns themselves or their plight (Madeleine’s plight is a very different matter).
It makes me wonder if support/condemnation of the McCanns is demographically influenced (age, occupation, etc) … interesting.
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Thanks Moderation we are in agreement over something. I am an oxymoron.
However in my defence it was Sunday morning and I had just woken up!
I was wondering why this site was so worried about slanderous comments and if someone has been in here on behalf of the McCanns I can see why everyone is so jumpy now.
Does beg the question though why would they spend their precious time trying to win public opinion over to them if they are innocent and focused on finding their child?
September 2nd, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Response to Tessa Thank you for taking up for me. I can explain some of what they notice. Just about the time Madeleine went missing my mother was in the hospital and we didn’t think she would survive. The situation is hospice so husband and I typical schedule went into limbo so we can carry food daily, clean, help my dad, etc. Life on hold. Doing as much work possible without leaving town my husband works on files at night and with much more than usual time on my hands became interested in the case. We are on hold.
To top it off my ex husband moved to town after many years and he is enjoying the company of my son. So, something else we did all day missing for now. My husband is not very happy about the ex moving to town…
I ended up not only knowing much about the case from the beginning but enjoying the company, due to temporary isolation. It is quite possible I have been running some of these people crazy, I don’t know. LOL
This is limbo but at least I thought a constructive way to deal with it.
Realizing I probably come off obsessive is the reason I take time now on the site to explain. You are right to think I like everyone on here regardless of opinion. YES. Thanks again for taking up for me!
Teddy Boy you are right that I need to get a life but I can’t do much about it right now. LOL At least you are alert!
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September 2nd, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Much agitation on here today I’m sad to see
Please rest assured that I do not feel that I have been attacked or threatened by anyone on here - In general the standard of debate is polite and reasonable on Anorak - the regular posters may have differing opinions, but I think we all respect each other and show that, with fairly even handed postings. Enough said on the subject on my part I feel… I shan’t be referring to it again, you’ll be glad to hear
Now - back to the Lawyer thing …
Generally when selecting a Legal Representative, one chooses someone who specialises in the area which is relevant to the case that you wish to bring/defend. (I’ll use the term Lawyer here, but please feel free to substitute the word Solicitor as you please)… The field of Law in any country is vast and it is normal for individual practitioners to specialise in one area ( I just know I’m teaching my Grandmother to suck eggs here - so apologies in advance to all those who already know this!!!)
So -
If it is a divorce/child custody case, you will select a Family Lawyer who specialises in such cases.
If you are buying property then you choose a Conveyancing Lawyer
If it is a Business case then you will select a Lawyer who is experienced in Company/Business Law
If it is a Libel case then you would select a Lawyer who is experienced in expediting and winning such cases.
If you are looking for a Lawyer to defend you in a Criminal case, then you will look for a Lawyer experienced in such matters.
The Lawyer who has been named as representing the McCanns in their Libel Case is a gentleman who seems to be pretty well known in Portugal for his work in Criminal Cases. He owns his own practice and appears to be well published, particularly in the field of prison and legislative reform.
To me this seems like a strange choice for a civil lawsuit - although he does have some heavyweight links with Human Rights, which may be why he has taken the libel suit pro bono … whatever his reasons he would certainly seem to be a practitioner who likes to be high profile.
People must obviously draw their own conclusions, but personally I cannot help but wonder whether he is taking the Libel Case pro bono, on the understanding that he also gets to work on any criminal case that may arise in the future for the McCanns.