Madeleine McCann: Allison Pearson Demands And Fact Checking Kate And Gerry McCann
MADDIE WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
Madeleine McCann is retuned to the front pages.
DAILY MAIL (front page): “ALLISON PEARSON ON THE McCANNS… If the Portuguese police had a shred of decency they would now make a public apology to Kate and Gerry”
Page 5: “Now clear out names”
Before the Mail’s columnist can voice an opinion – and what is the case of Madeleine McCann but one of opinion upon opinion – time to go over the fact that has been established in 14 months of reporting (a child is missing) and hear the McCann plead their innocence.
Oh, there is one other fact: the “McCanns are “both 40”. Remember that.
PEARSON: “The Maddie detectives must now apologise”
Now it seems the spectacularly incompetent Inspector Cluesnos are ready to admit they have no evidence against the McCanns
Yeah, those hapless amateurs. If only the Portuguese wooden tops were more like the British tabloid hacks who root their maybes in Portuguese press reports and hunches. What of Robert Murat?
Now, thank heavens, the ordeal of the inquiry is nearing an end. Nothing can make up for the loss of Madeleine, but at least the family can continue their lives without the poisonous cloud of suspicion hanging over them. It’s the least they deserve.
Yes, an apology will remove any doubt. Bring in the PIs. It’ll be over by Christmas. Case closed.
THE SUN (front page): “AS COPS GIVE UP MADDIE HUNT, WE SAY.. NOW CLEAR McCANNS”
Pearson of the Mail demands it. Now the Sun demands it. Can the call be resisted?
Page 7: “Little Madeleine McCann’s parents last night faced the nightmare possibility that they could remain suspects FOREVER”
Says the McCanns’ spokesman Clarence Mitchell, who may have a job for life:
If the case closes, who will hunt for Madeleine? And if Kate and Gerry’s arguido suspect status isn’t removed they will live under a cloud of suspicion. That is both immoral and inhumane… There are people in Portugal who have been arguidos for decades
Page 8: “End the agony – The nightmare goes on for tormented Kate and Gerry McCann”
“But it is clear to the whole world that they are innocent of any sinister act against their precious little girl”
At least the Sun and its readers know the truth and will not point fingers.
DAILY MIRROR (page 7): “”Maddy case to close with out charges”
Case not closed yet.
The 426-day police investigation into the four-year-old’s case ended yesterday
Case Closed.
Says a source: “If the case is shut without charges being brought, they cannot be arguidos, suspects, any more”.
Tell that to Clarence Mitchell (see above).
What of the facts?
Gerry McCann, a heart specialist, is “39”. Gerry is also 39 in the Sun.
Such are the facts.
DAILY STAR (page 7): “CLEAR THEM”
So says Clarence Mitchell.
Readers learn that police want to “shelves the case”. It is not yet closed.
Kate and Gerry are “both 40”
DAILY EXPRESS: NO MADELEINE McCANN
Is she deemed no longer newsworthy by this esteemed organ? Or are there other reasons for her absence?
Madeleine McCann: Let’s have a heated debate
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July 4th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
1777
wtf Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
noseycow
Wow
I was under the impression that because maddie was woc, it wouldnt be an open court
yes, that made me look too.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
‘night chatelaine.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
annie
If you go look out for some suspiscious characters, Brandon and Lone implied that they might turn up….
July 4th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
1773
Châtelaine Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
;Take it, you never had to use a southern or eastern toilet [read hole in the ground] then;
i have, think they’re a bit difficult to circumnavigate but okay.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Get out yer hats ladies - we are all off to court on Monday.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
wtf
Court 20
Before MRS JUSTICE HOGG
Monday, 7 July, 2008
At 10:30 AM
IN OPEN COURT
FD07P01121 McCann
Applications/Summonses in Court as in Chambers
FD06P01276
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/list_family.htm
I had wondered if there was some truth in the rumour about it being ‘postponed’ and also wondered if this might be because team mcc found out that it would be heard in open court?? Hoepfully we’ll see on monday.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
1771
Noseycow Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
mind you at least our trousers don’t get covered in dribbles… ugh
July 4th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
goodnight chatelaine
July 4th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
noseycow
Wow
I was under the impression that because maddie was woc, it wouldnt be an open court
July 4th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
nite chântelaine
sleep well.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Goodnight to all
July 4th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
wtf - yep. The only case to be listed in open open court in the family court schedule for Monday. Velly velly interesting omi
Chântelaine.
I have had the joys of that experience, and fortunately have good knees that bend well
July 4th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
1771
Noseycow Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
[...] mind you at least our trousers don’t get covered in dribbles… ugh
****
Take it, you never had to use a southern or eastern toilet [read hole in the ground] then … urgh
July 4th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
noseycow
So they are going to be heard in open court?
July 4th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Sam never thought about it that way
mind you at least our trousers don’t get covered in dribbles… ugh
July 4th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
66
Gandolf Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I had to some times.
you are better now though i hope, as in well. ?
July 4th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Hiya square panted one - long time no read!
One piece of news WAS significant today.
The McC’s case will be heard in open court on monday. The rest is spin. So we are filling time till we have some new stuff to talk about on monday.
Is that OK with you?
July 4th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
1762
Noseycow Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Sam
well they could all sit down like civilised human beings…
i have to disagree, i’m quite envious and think it is a right royal pain having to undress /half strip every single time i need to pee.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Just read thru the thread quickly - quotes that might seem ’significant’… but from all the joking for the last few hours I take it that this news is of no consequence to the bonfire burners… ? How so, a tad confused???
July 4th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I had to some times.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
1760
Gandolf Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Who needs legs ?
i’d be even more impressed if you could pee in a sink from a wheelchair.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Maravilha /Chântelaine.
I don’t hold much store by what Ameral is /has said myself.
While he may have been an excellent police officer, his ‘talking out of school’ is unprofessional imo.
For someone who seems think that the McC’s had a direct involvement in Madeleine’s disapearance he continues to give team mcc a good source of amunition to justify their ‘pj are inept and trying to frame us’ spin.
So is he working for or against team mcc, because to me it is not clear which side he’s on.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Yeah Amaral is going to work for them now he is freelance, at least he knows about the case.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Sam
well they could all sit down like civilised human beings…
July 4th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
hi all
am i reading right? the mccs have new detectives?
July 4th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Who needs legs ?
July 4th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
1756 Châteleine,
In Portuguese it suggests the same.
The English translation is exactly what he said in Portuguese.
That’s why I waited for the English translation to check if I was seeing ghosts.
Apparently not.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
1757
Gandolf Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
It’s easier to piss in the sink……
are you not showing off there ? how long are your legs that you can easily pee in the sink ?
July 4th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
It’s easier to piss in the sink……
July 4th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
753
Maravilha Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
investigating a death, ” even an accidental one”.
[...]
Does this sentence suggest Maddie’s death could also be no accident?
*****
Looks like it. Unfortunately, I cannot check the original Portuguese.