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 5th, 2008 at 1:33 am
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Noseycow Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:20 am
“can’t we all move to a different thread - this page is taking an age to load on my old banger. :cry:”
love to but dont’ know if there is a new one. have you got show all selected ? page by page is quicker.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Brandon,
More a grass snake!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Nite everyone - I will certainly try to be outside of that courtroom on Monday - If I cant get in - I will “hang around” to view.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:30 am
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SteveT Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:14 am
It is also strange for an innocent couple to assemble an army of defence lawyers before even being charged
not springing to their defence but it is one of the recommended things to do on the lists of what to do if your child has been abducted sites. but, most of the recommendations are geared towards parential abductions, where solicitors would be necessary for extradition etc.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Night nosey !!
Steves no hippo !!
He’s a python!!!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Good night Nosey!
I think the family court story is another PR disaster for Clarrie. When will he learn?
July 5th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Nosey, 2 years old, with attitude
annie1
ah now Annie, that’s not fair, there were no pubs near the cabin thing….
July 5th, 2008 at 1:26 am
SteveT
family court on monday
am off to bed now - but having been on nights all week will probably be wide awake again in a few hours.. sigh
night all, be good
(brandon if you can’t be good - be careful you don’t want to have a ‘Gloria moment’ now do you?
)
x
July 5th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Sam
agreed - lots and lots of rope
can’t we all move to a different thread - this page is taking an age to load on my old banger.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Court in September?
July 5th, 2008 at 1:19 am
sorry ! stevet
So have I !!!
I am just so pleased to read you!
I made a joke about 4 ft somet and something else
July 5th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Nite Chenier
sleep well
July 5th, 2008 at 1:18 am
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chenier Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:10 am
‘Heaven knows what Team McCann are playing at, but if it really is held in open Court then we may get to find out.
And on that happy note I must say goodnight…’
goodnight chenier. this ward of court thing is odd too, i simply cannot imagine any court overriding another juristritical (sp?) action, one gets the feeling people are being given lots of rope.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Brandon,
Sorry, misunderstood the question!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:15 am
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SpongeBob Says: Well you know, it might not have been the holiday of the century - but you did come home with a full contingency - yes???
July 5th, 2008 at 1:15 am
dont forget the woc too !
July 5th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Spongebob
LOL
I remember a similar holiday, sitting in one of those sunshade popup beach shelters (was ever the optimist) , on a wet and windy beach hats gloves and coats all round, eating a picnic covered in sand, children shivering in the rain…
How old is your ‘wee one’ ?
July 5th, 2008 at 1:14 am
It is also strange for an innocent couple to assemble an army of defence lawyers before even being charged.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:14 am
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Noseycow Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:10 am
Sam
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Julie Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Well, well … just look what Madam Smudd our very own stealth hippo has been up to :
http://www.news24.com/Beeld/Suid-Afrika/0,,3-975_2351737,00.html
sweet. well, as hippos go….
July 5th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Stevet
Stop boasting !
Nosey meant your height
July 5th, 2008 at 1:12 am
It will be interesting to see how Clarence Mitchell comes out from this. I cant believe that he isnt protecting someone other than the McCanns.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:10 am
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sam Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:02 am
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chenier Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 12:55 am
‘Disclosure of information in this country is bound by specific legislation, which is why our police forces do not release information relating to criminal investigations; the law provides that such information is undisclosed for at least 30 years, and possibly longer.’
i think it’s all very odd, it is not normal in this country, correct me if i am wrong, to have access to anykind of criminal investigation which is ongoing until and unless one has been charged with a crime and access is allowed for the defense to build a case ?
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That’s an excellent summary of the position.
Heaven knows what Team McCann are playing at, but if it really is held in open Court then we may get to find out.
And on that happy note I must say goodnight…
July 5th, 2008 at 1:10 am
Sam
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Julie Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 10:46 am
Well, well … just look what Madam Smudd our very own stealth hippo has been up to :
http://www.news24.com/Beeld/Suid-Afrika/0,,3-975_2351737,00.html
She goes and has a baby, and doesn’t even let us know! We DEMAND to know who the father is
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Gloria Smudd Says:
July 4th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
AH! Isn’t he sweet??? I shall call him Melvyn! It’s also nice to see that I’ve snapped right back to my pre-pregnancy weight..
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A boy I think
July 5th, 2008 at 1:09 am
Nosey
The Holiday?
Well the intended two or three nights turned into one night because…
- everytime we got out of the car the wee one was crying because it was so cold (well wrapped up, he was too)
-It never stopped raining. And I mean RAINING
-Other than expensive restaurants or cheese sandwich shops, we couldn’t find anywhere for lunch - pubs not accepting children (no chidren’s licence we were told, which is total nonsense)
-Hooray Henries annoying the bollicks out of me wearing cravats on a Saturday afternoon, discussing varieties Pinot Noir in Tesco.. really shouldn’t it be strongbow or Fusternberg or something at 19 years old?
-We retired to the wee small place, watching the pissing rain, wondering why we left our comfortable house with lots of toys etc to a tiny wee place wher our children watched the Power Rangers over and over and over
As we crossed the Kincardine Bridge the sun came out…
July 5th, 2008 at 1:09 am
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sam Says:
i would be schocked. boy or girl ?
i have missed the point again, yes ? i suspect so. drat drat drat and dratted.
July 5th, 2008 at 1:08 am
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Noseycow Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Chenier
As it is in open court we will find out on Monday.
Just out of noseyness - who decides whether a case will be heard in open court? and how common is this in the family court division?
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The Judge decides; as far as I know it is unusual, since the Family Courts almost invariably strive to preserve the anonymity of the parties.
On the other hand, if one of the parties has made statements in the Press about the hearing the Judge might well conclude that it should be held in open Court so that it could not be subsequently misrepresented to the Press.
The whole thing is distinctly weird, but an excellent example of the dangers of treating the Courts as if their function is to provide good PR for someone…
July 5th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Nosey,
4′ 3″
July 5th, 2008 at 1:04 am
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Noseycow Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Sam
To say that she was suprised by the news would be an understatement!
i would be schocked. boy or girl ?
July 5th, 2008 at 1:04 am
Stevet
put matt down he needs his time for eats for you to go sleuthing
July 5th, 2008 at 1:02 am
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chenier Says:
July 5th, 2008 at 12:55 am
‘Disclosure of information in this country is bound by specific legislation, which is why our police forces do not release information relating to criminal investigations; the law provides that such information is undisclosed for at least 30 years, and possibly longer.’
i think it’s all very odd, it is not normal in this country, correct me if i am wrong, to have access to anykind of criminal investigation which is ongoing until and unless one has been charged with a crime and access is allowed for the defense to build a case ?