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 6th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Brandon,
OK! Will check in lunchtime and evenings!
July 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Stevet
Well find a plug ! and connection ! or go sick!
July 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Now it seems that maddy has been seen for last time at 5.30hs pm.
What about Oldfield seeing her at 6.30?
July 6th, 2008 at 1:29 am
What is happening?
July 6th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Sponge bob
Night !
He aint disgraced yet !!!!
Lets wait for the courts for him too
July 6th, 2008 at 1:27 am
‘It’s a bit rich, then, when, last week, the McCanns were relieved of their arguido (suspect) status’
Does the author know something we don’t?
July 6th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Brandon
You’re killing me, I want to go to bed
But, I don’t know. If there was a charge to answere then that would be it; charge them let them fight it out.
For the rest of the accusations, there is no evidence. If there was, they would have been charged; no amount of theory debate can get past that one. If the powers that be want to leak stuff that can’t ever be refuted in a court of law and the result is the trashing of the McC’s reputation, then it seems that this cannot be stopped and those that want to believe them guilty will do.
Where it exists, adequate evidence will be brought to a court of law. This of course does not mean that such evidence would result in a conviction: a good lawyer can argue past seemingly obvious evidence, but that’s a case for the making of the laws rather than the execution. But the facts would be out there.
So, the aim is to get them into court. Which seems not to be forthcoming. All we have is the telling of tales by a disgraced copper
July 6th, 2008 at 1:21 am
Brandon,
Aberdeen.
July 6th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Stevet
Where are you monday?
July 6th, 2008 at 1:17 am
However you don’t understand why you had to leave?
GM – No, not that. I respected the decision as a professional. There was an understanding between the Portuguese and British authorities that the girl was dead and that there was a need to solidify the evidences that existed and move forward to try to understand where she could be.
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July 6th, 2008 at 1:16 am
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chenier
Me neither!
July 6th, 2008 at 1:14 am
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SteveT Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 1:05 am
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chenier
Shocking!
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I hadn’t actually seen it before.
Fortunately I wasn’t drinking when they turned round…
July 6th, 2008 at 1:14 am
Brandon,
If it is also proved that the McCanns have lied to the PJ about the checking routine ie. possibly no checks, then they surely are on their way to jail.
Im sure that some news from Portugal on Monday with make the PR about the court hearing even more damaging.
July 6th, 2008 at 1:11 am
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Gandolf Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 12:57 am
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Good grief; I’d forgotten that one existed. Thank you for reminding me.
Not so much a one hit wonder as a one album wonder…
July 6th, 2008 at 1:09 am
sponge bob
So do you think they will get done with at least neglect now?
July 6th, 2008 at 1:06 am
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SteveT Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Brandon,
In my opinion, there is no way that thae McCanns will escape charges, whatever they might be. I also think the PJ are using the Portuguese to unsettle the McCanns PR/defence as I think they have a much stronger case than they want known at this stage.
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Thats exactly what I wanted to hear !!!!!!!!!
Have another !!!!
I am worried about Yvone martin though, why name her now???
Mrs Fenn might die or flee
Mondays hearing too?
Could this be a twin removal ? before charges?
July 6th, 2008 at 1:05 am
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chenier
Shocking!
July 6th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Ah Brandon..now I have my big specs off, I can be my sexy self….and absorbent, nae wet patches ..
July 6th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Brandon,
In my opinion, there is no way that thae McCanns will escape charges, whatever they might be. I also think the PJ are using the Portuguese to unsettle the McCanns PR/defence as I think they have a much stronger case than they want known at this stage.
July 6th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Chenny, sometimes the autumn is golden sometimes aflame.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pUTDUwALPPE
July 6th, 2008 at 12:57 am
This is very vulgar, but what the hell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq_0GKqSii8&feature=related
July 6th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Steve
So let me know your thoughts on todays news!
lets pretend they are real.
Dont go all liberal and say ………
July 6th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Night spongy!
I hope you are as flexible in bed
July 6th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Okay spent far too much time tonight trying to understand the youth of today!
Their speech is rubbing off on me
Will go back to drying glasses and staring in future !
July 6th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Brandon.
Cheers!
July 6th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Gandolph
yeh rite !!
You is his byatch!!
July 6th, 2008 at 12:48 am
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brandon flours Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 12:39 am
Spongy poo
They’re in hiding and shitting themselves!!!
- Constructive!
anyway, goodnight
July 6th, 2008 at 12:48 am
They dont want to spoil their holiday coming back to a court appearance!
July 6th, 2008 at 12:47 am
stevet
I just risked my life on da street for 4 special brews for us to toose !!
July 6th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Nah BF, you are confusing me with pishwater resident insider knowledge fantasist at the dark place.