Madeleine McCann: Scotsman Apologises To Robert Murat
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ROBERT Murat is involved in legal action against 11 British newspapers and Sky New.
THE Scotsman has apologised to Robert Murat and admitted publishing defamatory allegations about him.
Says the paper:
“On 15 May an article about Robert Murat headed ‘Madeleine: He jokes of being ‘No.1 suspect’’ was published in which we reported a number of defamatory allegations about Mr Murat in connection with the abduction of Madeleine McCann.
“The article wrongly accused him of ‘hanging around’ the scene in a manner which recalled the Soham murders.
“Likening his behaviour in this way to that of Soham murderer, Ian Huntley, suggested that he was involved in the abduction of Madeleine McCann. It was a seriously defamatory allegation and wholly untrue.”
The apology continued: “We also wrongly implied that he had been unfeeling and insensitive about Madeleine McCann’s disappearance and had lied about his role in the police investigation. That was not our intention.
“We accept that Mr Murat was assisting the police investigation into Madeleine McCann’s disappearance and that his behaviour was entirely proper throughout, and we are happy to make that clear.
“We apologise to Mr Murat for the hurt, distress and damage to his reputation caused by the article.”
No damages have been paid to Murat. Not yet…
Posted: 17th, May 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann Comments (442) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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May 17th, 2008 at 10:34 am
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Garth Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I think Amaral is more involved than the mccanns
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Absolutely!
He is very involved in making the truth and justice to a CHILD ,much more than their own progenitors,I agree totally with you
May 17th, 2008 at 10:33 am
42 Garth
The McCanns - both, know what happened. They work together closely to hide the truth IMHO. The PJ have a fair idea and are not letting the matter rest until justice is done for that child, Madeleine.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Arguidos and witnesses
Witnesses in criminal investigations are legally bound to co-operate with the police and do not have the right to silence and face legal actions if they lie. Because of the legal advantages, some individuals apply for arguido status to be given to themselves, e.g. when it would appear that the police suspect them but are trying to use their witness status to extract as much information as possible…………if they want to find Madeleine,then they dont have the choice,dont they?
May 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
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jo Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
M3 stinks and tis very well known in spain,all those rotting praws yuk
yuck indeed.
i think next year the company has to do it’s tax returns, because the fund is a limited company of course.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
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Carmen Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:28 am
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lyn Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:18 am e
If he is innocent why should he be worried about what is said about him. My advice to him would be lay off the newspapers!
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Lyn, if he was guilty, it might be said that he had more to worry about than what the papers say about him - but really! If he is innocent then I can think of a million reasons as to why he cares what the papers say about him.
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I can think of two million reasons…
May 17th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Sam
What a superb word - zugzwang, I like that!
I had to look it up - the equivalent of check, rather than check-mate. I learn something every day on Anorak.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:29 am
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lyn Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:18 am
……….My advice to him would be lay off the newspapers! His behaviour after Maddie had gone, was noted by many reporters apparently.
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Which is why he is suing many newspapers for their defamatory claims. A thoroughly sound idea in my view, though no doubt it will cheese gandolf off……
May 17th, 2008 at 10:28 am
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lyn Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:18 am e
If he is innocent why should he be worried about what is said about him. My advice to him would be lay off the newspapers!
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Lyn, if he was guilty, it might be said that he had more to worry about than what the papers say about him - but really! If he is innocent then I can think of a million reasons as to why he cares what the papers say about him.
Presumably you are also innocent of being involved in Maddie’s disappearance - would you not care if the papers started saying that your behaviour was suspicious - hanging around a web site thread devoted to Madeleine’s disappearance? I suspect you would resent very much such an allegation!
May 17th, 2008 at 10:28 am
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Carmen Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
‘Were they to summons them, they would be involved, in my opinion, in several years worth of negotiations with Caplan and Co. ‘
yes, there is that, which i hadn’t thought of.
‘The PJ appear to have navigated their way to a low cost scenario which leaves the onus on the McCann’s to ensure that everyone is in their appropriate place on a suitable date. ‘
hopefully it works
‘Occam’s razor works!’
more like chess, someone said yesterday, sorry have forgotten who, that’s it’s zugzwang, which is that move which forces the other layer into a certain position, i don’t know what that is in english ? but yes it looks like that.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I think Amaral is more involved than the mccanns.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:24 am
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Garth Says:
May 15th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
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PeterMac
Just read it on sky
Yep! one of the mccanns is more involved than the other.
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Get on there billy jo. Is that fact or just an opinion of yours?
May 17th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Many years ago, my work involved international money transactions and transfers (legal ones I might add) Closer to home - the Channel Islands and even the Isle of Man were used to deposit interim fund payments to foreign recipitants. It is a myth that “Swiss” banks are the only ones able to be used to launder or “hold” money without it being available to the UK tax man or published through company accounts and made public. I know that regultions change, but it is very possible that M3 have not yet been paid - that is paid into their bank - but that the money is being stored.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Getting worse isn’t it. Murat is following the McCanns. If he wins where will the cash be put - in a fund, or probably not. What a mess when newspapers start apologizing about articles printed. Don’t know how I feel re Murat not being in the picture. Somehow IMHO I feel he could be involved. If he is innocent why should he be worried about what is said about him. My advice to him would be lay off the newspapers! His behaviour after Maddie had gone, was noted by many reporters apparently.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:18 am
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annie1
Right.
Lets put it like this: it will be a psychological reconstruction AND a physical one to demonstrate for example JT has NOT seen anybody and NOBODY saw her: didnt she she walked past j wilkins and gerry without being seen by either????
It is good to keep in mind that a reconstruction generally bring new evidence or confirm evidence.
They will go….may be after they had an other secret meeting to review their famous pact of …..silence?
May 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
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sam
I wish I could spy into the Hacienda”s file (tax in spanish) to find out the enormous sums of money paid to M3 and see if they are paid in spain or….transfered somewhere else
Speculation and ..a half.
M3 stinks and tis very well known in spain,all those rotting praws yuk
May 17th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Sam
Were they to summons them, they would be involved, in my opinion, in several years worth of negotiations with Caplan and Co.
The PJ appear to have navigated their way to a low cost scenario which leaves the onus on the McCann’s to ensure that everyone is in their appropriate place on a suitable date.
Occam’s razor works!
May 17th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Jo - I am sure you are right. The pj certainly have had a lot of observing to do over the past few months, and I am sure that coupled with any evidence that they have, then there should be no doubt as to how to proceed. Maybe they thought that by now they or their friends would crack? I think that suggesting the reconstruction is not really to gain more evidence, it is just to see how they all react to each other when they are in the situation. Also, there will be evidence of any rift which might have developed between the tapas lot and the McCanns - money (particularly a lot of it - ie the fund) can do dangerous things to peoples minds. Gerry dont look like a “giver” to me - I wonder how much of his own £75k earned this year he has shoved into the find Madeleine fund? After all family members are not exempt from contributions - are they? I am of course joking!!
May 17th, 2008 at 10:07 am
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PeterMac
Just read it on sky
Yep! one of the mccanns is more involved than the other.
One is the passive type,the other the active type.Wont say nothing more but…yes,always look within the family.This is exactely why they were made arguidos,isnt it?
May 17th, 2008 at 10:05 am
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annie1 Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 9:52 am
‘ OH dear - it is all such a bloody mess .’
it is, it’s a shame they cant summons them.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:03 am
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jo Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 9:51 am
I would say its what they want people to believe.In fact,it is shifted abroad at a tremendous speed….in switzerland may be?
a tremendous speculation, of course. i do remember reading somewhere that they established a find maddie base in both turkey and greece and kept on metodo, which is very expensive, so it’s all possible afaic.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Sky news
Husband of the missing make up artist in court charged with her murder.
Who reported her ‘missing’ in the first place ?
Always stick with the family
May 17th, 2008 at 10:00 am
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annie1 Says:
It is not because the reconstruction wont happen,the PJ would shelve the case.I believe the PJ has enough in their hands to go ahead and charge them anyhow.
The PJs last move is very swift: vlam! an other 3 months extension,when you are ready to cooperate,come and talk to us….meanwhile,we have all the time on earth.
Their refusal to participate can only show their fear,guilt and stupidity.Arent they claiming a reconstruction would shed a light on an abductor????if they refuse to go-which i dont believe will be for very long-they will make complete fools of themselves,I mean a little bit more.
May 17th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I have jut read a report which states that should ANY of the tapas friends refuse to go the Portugal, then the reconstruction will not take place. If, between them, they decide that the “least” involved of the Tapas lot refuses to go - lets say Diane whatshername - she was the mother of one of them - then it would be a good excuse for the reconstruction to be shelved and release the others from having to “remember” what they said in the first place. But then, in my opinion, if any one of the Tapas lot refused to go back for the reconstruction it would immediately throw suspect on to them. OH dear - it is all such a bloody mess .
May 17th, 2008 at 9:51 am
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sam Says:
“if found guilty maybe the fund can be seized, but it’s being spent at a tremendous rate”
I would say its what they want people to believe.In fact,it is shifted abroad at a tremendous speed….in switzerland may be?
May 17th, 2008 at 9:51 am
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jo Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 9:36 am
‘Why are they so stroppy? dont they like tapas anymore??’
do you think they’ll get the same menu by the same staff ? that’ll be spooky i think
May 17th, 2008 at 9:49 am
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annie1
Yes and this is why precisely the reconstruction is so important and why they refuse to go because they know they are in the mud up to their necks.All of them
The reconstruction will take place with the “original people”.All of them,like it or not,they dont have the choice anymore,do they?they”ve got their backs against a big wall
May 17th, 2008 at 9:45 am
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jo Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 9:35 am
‘The T7 refuse to go because they are s….scared,especially JT who has contradicted herself.They are very scared,same as the mccanns and with reasons.They will go.Ok,they may not stay in a five star hotel nor fly over with a private jet but they will go…if they are well advised.’
they should, yes.
re this files being opened, i don’t think its usual in the uk either to have or expect the police to disclose it’s investigation to the subjects under investigation, not until charges have been brought and it’s necessary to build a defense case., so i’m not really sure why the mccans keep on harping on about it.
‘WHO is going to pay for this? the brits or the portugas? :evil:’
if found guilty maybe the fund can be seized, but it’s being spent at a tremendous rate.
May 17th, 2008 at 9:39 am
12 Jo - This report was muted as long ago as August last year. There was then the comments reported on that (was it Oldfield) was asked by Gerry to check on K and Kids while he was playing tennis between 6 and 7 - - It seemed then that immediately anyone said they hadnt seen Madeleine - one of the tapas lot stepped in with an alibi, and - in my opinion - this was the same situation with J.T and the faceless man
May 17th, 2008 at 9:36 am
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sam
Absolutely
This is why her presence IS necessary
Why are they so stroppy? dont they like tapas anymore??
May 17th, 2008 at 9:35 am
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sam Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 9:13 am
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jo Says:
May 17th, 2008 at 8:44 am
it also says the pj can’t legally summons the tapas group, which is not good really.
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Nope! but if they are “good friends” then,surely they wont “let them down”.
The T7 refuse to go because they are s….scared,especially JT who has contradicted herself.They are very scared,same as the mccanns and with reasons.They will go.Ok,they may not stay in a five star hotel nor fly over with a private jet but they will go…if they are well advised.
The PJ has extended the secrecy in prevision of their stroppiness…….may be now they dont wont the files to be opened,hey?
They are caught at their stupid games……
WHO is going to pay for this? the brits or the portugas?