Madeleine McCann: Child Alert, Fear And Tony Bennett’s McCann Club
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DAILY TELEGRAPH: “Madeleine McCann: Kate and Gerry’s fury at ‘club’ devoted to prosecuting them”
Gerry and Kate McCann have expressed their anger at the establishment of a fee-paying “club” dedicated to seeing them prosecuted over the disappearance of their daughter Madeleine.
A retired British solicitor, Tony Bennett, has set up a fund called The Madeleine Foundation, which aims to bring a private prosecution against the McCanns for alleged child neglect.
Tony Bennett has been on Anorak.
But Madeleine’s parents fear members of the public will inadvertently donate money to it because they may mistake it for the McCanns’ own Madeleine Fund, which pays for private investigations into her whereabouts.
Mr Bennett says his fund is a “subscription-only members’ club, charging a £10 annual fee”.
Says Clarence Mitchell, the McCanns’ spokesman: “It is a great shame that Mr Bennett feels the need to make money out of Madeleine McCann. He did not seek permission from Gerry or Kate to use Madeleine’s name.”
It’s a brand?
“This so-called foundation is in no way doing anything to help find Madeleine.”
Says Bennett:
“Some of the money immediately raised will be used to pay for a barrister to give his or her opinion on how best to proceed with a legal action against the McCanns. We are a group of people, which is rapidly growing in number, who want to get to the truth of what happened to Madeleine. We will also campaign for changes to the law about parents who leave children on their own.
DAILY MAIL: “Brussels throws out McCann’s appeal for European missing child alert system”
Kate and Gerry McCann’s campaign for an alert system for missing children across Europe will not be adopted by the EU, ministers said yesterday.
FENLAND TODAY: “McCanns win more backing for child abduction alert”
More MEPs have backed a campaign spearheaded by the Rothley parents of Madeleine McCann for a Europe-wide child abduction alert, the couple’s spokesman said.
WALES ONLINE: “Common sense not cotton wool for children, says safety tsar”
PARENTS should not respond to fears of child abduction and knife crime by wrapping their children in “cotton wool”, a leading charity’s new child safety tsar warned.
Karen McFarlane has been appointed by Children in Wales to promote a reduction in avoidable deaths and injuries.
She said: “What we’d like to try to do is empower both the children and the parent as they make informed choices. We don’t want to wrap them in cotton wool”…
Lynne Hill, the charity’s policy director, said children’s fears could be fuelled by the portrayal of dangers in media coverage.
She said: “Children are very, very aware of what’s reported on the news. The decision of some children to carry knives was often in response to a fear of attack,” she said.
“What’s striking is very often children think it’s a way of protecting themselves.”
Fears of child abduction had escalated following the disappearance of Madeleine McCann from the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz in May 2007.
Ms Hill said: “I know when Madeleine McCann was kidnapped there were a lot of reports of children being very fearful that someone would snatch them or a friend of theirs”
Increasing the fear. It could be you…
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July 10th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
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Cheryl Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
So what is your point? Granted you are the font of all knowledge even to the point you can arrogantly put down a Justice over there, so what are you saying in all your wisdom? You think you know better than Lacy, and the Federal Judge (one of ours) who said in 2003 all evidence pointed to an intruder and Lacy at that point agreed and never gave up on the case to exonerate the Ramseys. Want to take on our Judges with all your infinite wisdom, disgraceful enough what you said about one of the UK’s, now make a go at ours!
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The point, Cheryl, is that Lacy claims that the presence of the DNA of an unidentified person proves that the unidentified person was responsible for the death of Jonbenet Ramsey.
As do you.
It doesn’t.
Anyone who claims that is does, is, by definition, incompetent.
Admittedly the DA had already demonstrated that by her last attempt at the case, but since you also are claiming that this proves that the unidentified person murdered JonBenet Ramsey, I am merely pointing out that it is nonsense.
You are, of course, entitled to talk nonsense to your heart’s content. You are not entitled to expect other people not to point out that it is nonsense.
As for your comments about Federal Judges, you seem to be remarkably selective about which Federal Judges you think I should pay attention to.
Whilst a Federal Judge is reported as saying in 2003 that almost all –not all, as you claim-the evidence pointed to an intruder, another Federal Judge, Phil Figa in January 2005 dismissed the libel lawsuit filed against the Fox network and reporter Carol McKinley by John and Patsy Ramsey and their son Burke, saying:
“But they have a better chance for meaningful vindication in the court of public opinion through vigorous debate about the background and details of this heinous crime than by suing those whose reporting may arguably include some less than favorable references about them,”.
I am happy to follow Federal Judge Phil Giga’s call to vigorous debate. It is you who are not…
July 10th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
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chenier Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I fear that following the DA’s previous embarrassment on this case she is unlikely to be greeted with much in the way of confidence; the more serious media really don’t want to be embarrassed all over again.
The more serious media are also aware that in the Brooke Bennett case:
‘Prosecutors have also accused Jacques of planting evidence in an effort to misdirect the police investigation into Bennett’s disappearance. Torn underwear, a shoe and other items of clothing discovered near Route 65 in Brookfield had been placed there by Jacques, police say.
At least one of the items was stained with the semen of a juvenile boy. But authorities say Jacques instructed his juvenile accomplice to obtain the DNA evidence during a sexual encounter sometime before Bennett disappeared. Jacques then contaminated Bennett’s clothing with the sample, authorities say, to deflect police attention directed toward him.’
That’s the trouble with villains, they do villainous things…
http://tinyurl.com/5k6nl7
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That was in the news last week, Chenier! That is nothing new to police for people who commit murders and other crimes to attempt to cover it up by planting other evidence, or destroying best they can evidence they may have left behind. Rapists have been known to use condoms so no semen is left in the victim to be traced to them thru DNA.
So what is your point? Granted you are the font of all knowledge even to the point you can arrogantly put down a Justice over there, so what are you saying in all your wisdom? You think you know better than Lacy, and the Federal Judge (one of ours) who said in 2003 all evidence pointed to an intruder and Lacy at that point agreed and never gave up on the case to exonerate the Ramseys. Want to take on our Judges with all your infinite wisdom, disgraceful enough what you said about one of the UK’s, now make a go at ours!
July 10th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
I fear that following the DA’s previous embarrassment on this case she is unlikely to be greeted with much in the way of confidence; the more serious media really don’t want to be embarrassed all over again.
The more serious media are also aware that in the Brooke Bennett case:
‘Prosecutors have also accused Jacques of planting evidence in an effort to misdirect the police investigation into Bennett’s disappearance. Torn underwear, a shoe and other items of clothing discovered near Route 65 in Brookfield had been placed there by Jacques, police say.
At least one of the items was stained with the semen of a juvenile boy. But authorities say Jacques instructed his juvenile accomplice to obtain the DNA evidence during a sexual encounter sometime before Bennett disappeared. Jacques then contaminated Bennett’s clothing with the sample, authorities say, to deflect police attention directed toward him.’
That’s the trouble with villains, they do villainous things…
http://tinyurl.com/5k6nl7
July 10th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
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coco Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 4:33 am
I’m glad that you pointed out to Cheryl about the Ramsey job. I didn’t want to upset her because she seems really sweet.
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Coco, may I suggest kindly that in between your fantasies of shagging ex-presidents and ex-government officials and playing with your imaginery dolls you read the news from time to time? I’ve attached some new links on here re the Ramsey case even from the early 2002 and 2003 when people had to pay off to them in law suits.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
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veritablequandary Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 4:14 am
546 Cheryl
I think your exoneration of the Ramseys is a bit premature.
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Here is a link to where the law suit was settled in the early 2002.
Frankly, it was quite interesting for an hour or so last researching all the law suits that came down on others who wrote they were guilty even in early 2000’s. I loved it!
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9906E5D91038F932A15750C0A9649C8B63
July 10th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
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veritablequandary Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 4:14 am
546 Cheryl
I think your exoneration of the Ramseys is a bit premature.
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For years even Lacy has been saying they were not guilty. But you get those hard assed police who are and were determined they were guilty and frankly will never admit they were wrong. I’m attaching a link on here that reports on a court case involving them in 2003 where even the Judge says they were not guilty and Lacy agreed.
However, some people will always say one of the them took their daughter’s life - never ceases to amaze me there are people out there who thrive on thinking the worst in people even when proven wrong. I’ll post another link to a lawsuit that was settled over a book that was written by a Detective and another author for $80 million in which they said the Ramsey’s killed their daughter.
http://www.talkleft.com/story/2003/04/05/462/16476
July 10th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Everybody gone fishing ??
July 10th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Duncan
As the main bread winner
in this house (even onmy measley salary) I’ve decided to sod him and get one anyway!!! 
July 10th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Nosey
That jibe about Mr Noseycow being a skinflint worked then?
Or is he planning to get you to type a few letters so he can claim the new laptop as a business expense?
July 10th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Hi Brandon, Hi Duncan
July 10th, 2008 at 9:04 am
699…brandon flours
Morning, brandon.
July 10th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Hi Brandon
Hi just_me
I’m using a Dell Latitude too. The best laptop I’ve used to date !
July 10th, 2008 at 9:00 am
hi just_me
All stay here for when I get back or on the oprah thread
July 10th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Good Morning
Nosey - absolutely Dell is the best, I had a Lattitude and it was brilliant. Stay away from HP Pavillion and Compaq!!
July 10th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Thanks all
I only need a box, and I’m looking at one with a dedicated graphics card and as much memory as i can afford, not to bothered about hard disc size. Anything else I should be looking for???
July 10th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Yes nosey the after service is good too!
hi matt hi duncan
July 10th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Nosey
I would recommend Dell also
I use a couple of laptops. The one provided by work is a Dell. Has been really, really reliable and has the longest battery life of any laptop I’ve used so far.
July 10th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Wazzup ?
July 10th, 2008 at 8:37 am
any reason??
July 10th, 2008 at 8:36 am
Brandon Tosh! the second hand smoke used to cut my ciggy bill in half
July 10th, 2008 at 8:35 am
nosey
Dell !!!
July 10th, 2008 at 8:35 am
nosey
Its a myth drinking causes hangovers! its all the second hand smoke one was forced to breathe in that gave you a headache and nausea!
July 10th, 2008 at 8:34 am
I need help - I am going to buy a new pc today - before this one crashes and burns
But should I drive to PCworld (leicester) and get one or order one from dell?
or any other suggestions?
July 10th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Brandon
I appreciate that more people drink outside pubs now which may put the damper on your activities somewhat, but I was talking about drinking!
July 10th, 2008 at 8:30 am
nosey
Off course not!
I have not had a proper one since the smoking ban came in
July 10th, 2008 at 8:28 am
morning brandin
hungover today????
July 10th, 2008 at 8:20 am
morning chaps !!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 8:13 am
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Cheryl Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
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Maria Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
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Maria, great to see you back! Have missed your words of wisdom on here and honest and straight forward comments and down to earth common sense. I’ve been so baffled by some of the BS thrown around on here about the court hearing the other day and what did or didn’t happen, I’m relieved to read what you wrote and where to find the true ‘dope’ on it.
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That is the funniest post so far. Really made me laugh out loud. Might be my “true dope” that helped, but your very funny.
Have you even asked Maria why shes called so?
Thanks, laughter is good for the soul.
July 10th, 2008 at 7:57 am
Duncan
Digestives?
Bloody luxury! Our get t’dried sheep dung collected from t’field at t’bottom of t’garden, and they’s bloody lucky
July 10th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Coco
Have you seen the new ‘Tapas Timeline’ game out for the WII / PS3?
aged 3+, and up to 9 players.
July 10th, 2008 at 6:40 am
The manufacturers of Clan dollies have just emailed me to see if I want the scale-model house but I’ve refused.
It’s like a Manchester United football kit1 There will be a new one out in a bit. Ha!
How have they had the neck on them to stay at that house with all those memories and no comfort?