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 11:50 pm
Nosey
Now don’t start with the rubbing again …. you know it gets you all hot and bothered
July 6th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
2553
Gandolf
Oh…Humphrey…let’s do it.
July 6th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
2560
Noseycow
Of course! in their back garden with “reinforced” security jeje
July 6th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
2561
jo Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
2556
chenier
Always very prompt in criticizing,aint you chenier?
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Yes.
July 6th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Mrs T
He just needs me to rub it better - its secret code to let me know I have to hop on a plane post haste
Chenier - go in your jeans
I always envy those who defy convention, and they always seem to carry it off with such ‘a plomb’ (?spell) 
July 6th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
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chenier
Always very prompt in criticizing,aint you chenier?
July 6th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Well are they holidaying in the UK?
Or do they have access to the twins’ passports?
Frankly I don’t really care where they are, but it does illustrate (yet again) their comitment to their eldest daughter if they don’t show up tomorrow morning.
July 6th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
2555
Noseycow Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Chenier
will you make it for 10.30am tomorrow?
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The Strand isn’t very far.
Do I wish to dig out a suit and iron a shirt, and empty most of the contents of my handbag?
If it really is being held in open court then the judgement will be reported; depends how lazy I feel in the morning…
July 6th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Nosey
Does this mean I can’t believe what the Sunday Mirror said today, namely :
‘Reports from Portugal last night indicated that Ronaldo’s injury is worse than was first thought’ ……
July 6th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
2552
Noseycow Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
thanks Chenier - wonder where they are then. and if they’ve been gone for more than 5 days?
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And whether they have the twins with them …?
July 6th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
It would help a bit if esplendordelaforma didn’t make elementary mistakes; we don’t have a supreme court, and if we did it would not be the High Court…
Difficult to take it seriously if they can’t even get the very simple things right…
July 6th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Chenier
will you make it for 10.30am tomorrow?
July 6th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
chântelaine
i know! It was just like the waltons on here
July 6th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
The night is long and the owl is wise, let us see in the morrow if the Parental Orders are up for revise.
July 6th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
thanks Chenier - wonder where they are then. and if they’ve been gone for more than 5 days?
July 6th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
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Noseycow Says:
July 6th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
nite Chântelaine
was it something I said??
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No, no, Nosey. It was just that “everybody” was saying “good night” to each other…
July 6th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Noseycow:
Mirror, today:
‘Their lawyer will argue they have the right to see material held by Leicestershire Police, who have been running the British end of the enquiry for the Portuguese.
The police are expected to argue that their leads and evidence form the basis for a possible criminal case and should be kept confidential.
Kate and Gerry are on holiday and will not be in court.
A family friend said: “We are hopeful of a decision. Leicestershire Police have been privy to vital information which could be of great help to the private investigators looking for Madeleine.”
July 6th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
nite Chântelaine
was it something I said??
July 6th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
nite SteveT x
nite Ade x
nite Brandon mmmmmwwwwwwhhhhhhhaaaa xxxx (court tomorrow x)
July 6th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
O.K.
in that case
good night to “all”
sweet dreams
Will be back Monday, July 7 after the open court case…
July 6th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Mrs T
You can’t believe everything that you read in the papers.
I once read that leaving three children under 4 yrs of age alone in an unlocked apartment while dining out with friends was within the bounds of responsible parenting
July 6th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Mee too nite xx
July 6th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Bye SteveT
July 6th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Night ade
July 6th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
nite all
have fun
July 6th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Bye all!
July 6th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Nosey
It must have been the annual social workers convention
How I read it this morning was that from one source she was a tourist, but now another is saying she was an employee
July 6th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
2536 jo…
I hope you are right.
G’night all! (and this time I mean it!)
July 6th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Sorry, Maravilha. Sloppy cut&paste. But is this the film you meant?
July 6th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
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Noseycow
I dont think they are required in that household.