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The forthcoming trial
I thought maybe this deserves its own thread, and I hope posters here will forgive my presumption. A few questions or predictions. I would be fascinated to hear others views on this.
1 First of all, is it simply an appeal, or is it the full libel trial? Any ideas?
2 It has been widely predicted in another place that the McCanns are bluffing and will withdraw the action. Any thoughts on this?
3 It is also widely predicted that if the trial goes head, the McCanns will not appear, or if they do it is because they have been ordered to.
4 Again, if the trial goes ahead, what are Amarals chances of winning?
1 First of all, is it simply an appeal, or is it the full libel trial? Any ideas?
2 It has been widely predicted in another place that the McCanns are bluffing and will withdraw the action. Any thoughts on this?
3 It is also widely predicted that if the trial goes head, the McCanns will not appear, or if they do it is because they have been ordered to.
4 Again, if the trial goes ahead, what are Amarals chances of winning?
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sans_souci wrote:I thought maybe this deserves its own thread, and I hope posters here will forgive my presumption. A few questions or predictions. I would be fascinated to hear others views on this.
1 First of all, is it simply an appeal, or is it the full libel trial? Any ideas?
2 It has been widely predicted in another place that the McCanns are bluffing and will withdraw the action. Any thoughts on this?
3 It is also widely predicted that if the trial goes head, the McCanns will not appear, or if they do it is because they have been ordered to.
4 Again, if the trial goes ahead, what are Amarals chances of winning?
Hello sans-souci.Let me repeat what I've posted elsewhere: that in making a contribution to the amaral defence fund, despite your disagreement with virtually everything he has ever said, you have shown a spirit that I wish was more often followed.
I'm afraid I don't know the answer to any of your questions, but judging by the statement amaral has released - posted on the MF site and elsewhere - he looks like he will stick it out to the end.
BTW, are you not at all troubled at the filth thrown at amaral on the pro sites? When one considers that he was only in actual charge of the case for three days how would any ethical or procedural shortcomings he might have possessed have affected the McCanns?
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It all depends on the degree of political interference
If, as has been reported, the McCanns are to fly to Portugal on 11 December to witness the start of the trial, then that would tell me that, like the previous court case at which he was wrongly found guilty of making a false statement, the whole thing has been stitched up by the Portuguese establishment.sans_souci wrote:I thought maybe this deserves its own thread, and I hope posters here will forgive my presumption. A few questions or predictions. I would be fascinated to hear others views on this.
1 First of all, is it simply an appeal, or is it the full libel trial? Any ideas?
2 It has been widely predicted in another place that the McCanns are bluffing and will withdraw the action. Any thoughts on this?
3 It is also widely predicted that if the trial goes head, the McCanns will not appear, or if they do it is because they have been ordered to.
4 Again, if the trial goes ahead, what are Amarals chances of winning?
If however he is to have a fair hearing without political interference, I am sure he will win and strike a blow for freedom of expression across the European Union.
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smith wrote:sans_souci wrote:I thought maybe this deserves its own thread, and I hope posters here will forgive my presumption. A few questions or predictions. I would be fascinated to hear others views on this.
1 First of all, is it simply an appeal, or is it the full libel trial? Any ideas?
2 It has been widely predicted in another place that the McCanns are bluffing and will withdraw the action. Any thoughts on this?
3 It is also widely predicted that if the trial goes head, the McCanns will not appear, or if they do it is because they have been ordered to.
4 Again, if the trial goes ahead, what are Amarals chances of winning?
Hello sans-souci.Let me repeat what I've posted elsewhere: that in making a contribution to the amaral defence fund, despite your disagreement with virtually everything he has ever said, you have shown a spirit that I wish was more often followed.
I'm afraid I don't know the answer to any of your questions, but judging by the statement amaral has released - posted on the MF site and elsewhere - he looks like he will stick it out to the end.
BTW, are you not at all troubled at the filth thrown at amaral on the pro sites? When one considers that he was only in actual charge of the case for three days how would any ethical or procedural shortcomings he might have possessed have affected the McCanns?
Three days? Really? Are you sure?
As for the commenst made about Amaral on the "pro" sites, I agree that some are out of court, but some are perfectly justified. In the same way as much of the comment about the McCanns and others involved in the case made on "anti" sites is equally unacceptable.
I am puzzled by the apparent airbrushing of him on certain sites - I prefer plain unvarnished truth, to be honest - not denial of perfectly self evident facts. He is, I assume, a grown up with virtues and flaws.
As you say, I fundamentally disagree with almost everything he has done, but defend his right to a fair and proper defence.
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Tony Bennett wrote:If, as has been reported, the McCanns are to fly to Portugal on 11 December to witness the start of the trial, then that would tell me that, like the previous court case at which he was wrongly found guilty of making a false statement, the whole thing has been stitched up by the Portuguese establishment.sans_souci wrote:I thought maybe this deserves its own thread, and I hope posters here will forgive my presumption. A few questions or predictions. I would be fascinated to hear others views on this.
1 First of all, is it simply an appeal, or is it the full libel trial? Any ideas?
2 It has been widely predicted in another place that the McCanns are bluffing and will withdraw the action. Any thoughts on this?
3 It is also widely predicted that if the trial goes head, the McCanns will not appear, or if they do it is because they have been ordered to.
4 Again, if the trial goes ahead, what are Amarals chances of winning?
If however he is to have a fair hearing without political interference, I am sure he will win and strike a blow for freedom of expression across the European Union.
Mr Bennett that is truly pathetic. So you are saying that if he wins it is because he has been able to put his case, but if he loses it is because of political interference. Frankly, it does not say much for your opinion of the Portuguese justice system, and speaks volumes for your prejudicial attitude. Interesting mindset for a lawyer, even a retired one.
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Remember Casa Pia?
Too true. Remember the Portuguese MPs who escaped justice in the Casa Pia case?sans_souci wrote:Mr Bennett that is truly pathetic. So you are saying that if he wins it is because he has been able to put his case, but if he loses it is because of political interference. Frankly, it does not say much for your opinion of the Portuguese justice system...
You don't?
Then here's a reminder (or two):
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/portugal-reeling-over-child-sex-abuse-scandal-540811.html
http://www.the-news.net/cgi-bin/article.pl?id=757-8
The Portuguese justice system let high level paedophiles get away with their unspeakable crimes against children.
Unless the Portuguese judiciary are cleared of corrupt judges, the same could happen again one day.
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Remember Casa Pia
Tony Bennett wrote:Too true. Remember the Portuguese MPs who escaped justice in the Casa Pia case?sans_souci wrote:Mr Bennett that is truly pathetic. So you are saying that if he wins it is because he has been able to put his case, but if he loses it is because of political interference. Frankly, it does not say much for your opinion of the Portuguese justice system...
You don't?
Then here's a reminder (or three):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casa_Pia_child_sexual_abuse_scandal
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/portugal-reeling-over-child-sex-abuse-scandal-540811.html
http://www.the-news.net/cgi-bin/article.pl?id=757-8
The Portuguese justice system let high level paedophiles get away with their unspeakable crimes against children.
Unless the Portuguese judiciary are cleared of corrupt judges, the same could happen again one day
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"Three days? Really? Are you sure?"
Check. He was in charge at the very beginning but, as you know, he didn't attend with the other officers in the initial stages. Within days he was informed that the PJ head himself was taking charge of the case and he was subordinated to him.
The issue is, as it always has been, simple: did Amaral have the power and opportunity to influence the case decisively in the way suggested by his enemies? Forget whether he's good bad or not.
IMO he did not. If he did not then character assassination makes not a whit of difference to the case for and against the parents.
Check. He was in charge at the very beginning but, as you know, he didn't attend with the other officers in the initial stages. Within days he was informed that the PJ head himself was taking charge of the case and he was subordinated to him.
The issue is, as it always has been, simple: did Amaral have the power and opportunity to influence the case decisively in the way suggested by his enemies? Forget whether he's good bad or not.
IMO he did not. If he did not then character assassination makes not a whit of difference to the case for and against the parents.
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Well I am truly gobsmacked. I was under the impression that he was the senior investigating officer, and that is what he thought lent some credence to his book.
But if he was merely a flunky doing someone elses bidding, well, I most humbly apologise to him.
But if he was merely a flunky doing someone elses bidding, well, I most humbly apologise to him.
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I'm amazed, I thought it was because he was the officer in charge, at least for a few months that was why he felt justified in writing a book based on the evidence up until his dismissal.
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clarity wrote:I'm amazed, I thought it was because he was the officer in charge, at least for a few months that was why he felt justified in writing a book based on the evidence up until his dismissal.
I think all of those who bought it, or bought into the ideas, should demand a refund. They wanted a book written by the mechanic, not the oily rag.
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Oh dear, he was only in charge for three days? Those first days when most of the mistakes were made, like no thorough forensic examination of the apartment, no seizure of Madeleine's clothes, CuddleCat, the bed linen?
So why did he get sacked in stead of his superior?
Oh and is he lying when he writes in his book (chapter 1)
"It is time for the story to be told by the one who was responsible for its operational coordination and who lived it intensely in the company of men and women who constitute the élite of the police judiciaire."
So why did he get sacked in stead of his superior?
Oh and is he lying when he writes in his book (chapter 1)
"It is time for the story to be told by the one who was responsible for its operational coordination and who lived it intensely in the company of men and women who constitute the élite of the police judiciaire."
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Amaral (like dogs) never lies.
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Why is it that Morais and her crowd are raising money for Amaral when it is reported in today's Portuguese press, from his lawyer's own mouth, that he is representing him pro bono?
What exactly are they collecting money for?
He should be able to find the 5 grand court fees easily, he has an income far higher than most Portuguese people even after spending large sums on a lavish birthday party.
I got banned from her site just for asking that.
What exactly are they collecting money for?
He should be able to find the 5 grand court fees easily, he has an income far higher than most Portuguese people even after spending large sums on a lavish birthday party.
I got banned from her site just for asking that.
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badmanners wrote:Why is it that Morais and her crowd are raising money for Amaral when it is reported in today's Portuguese press, from his lawyer's own mouth, that he is representing him pro bono?
What exactly are they collecting money for?
He should be able to find the 5 grand court fees easily, he has an income far higher than most Portuguese people even after spending large sums on a lavish birthday party.
I got banned from her site just for asking that.
I haven't a clue what all the money is about, the man had a good job and he made a fortune abusing the memory and the fate of Madeleine, the man is minted, why on earth does he need more, I hate greed.
You can't ask anything on Morais site, she is very particular about controlling what is said there, I don't think she understands the concept of free speech.
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Aw C'mon now. You don't begrudge the man a few drinks with his mistress and petrol for his jag.? Afterall it is Christmas time.
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scampi wrote:Aw C'mon now. You don't begrudge the man a few drinks with his mistress and petrol for his jag.? Afterall it is Christmas time.
And then he's got to pay for Jaoa's Christmas Dinner.
Unless he's in there with him.
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A pity those poor pensioners who gave him money can't ask for a refund to buy themselves or their loved ones Christmas presents. Wonder if GA's wife and children go out to do Christmas shopping.
If Jo knew that lawyer is working pro bono, she's been conning people to donate.
The only honorable way for Jo to act now, is to offer a refund or donate that money immediately to an official children's charity. A charity that's NOT controlled by or related to any of GA's friends.
If Jo knew that lawyer is working pro bono, she's been conning people to donate.
The only honorable way for Jo to act now, is to offer a refund or donate that money immediately to an official children's charity. A charity that's NOT controlled by or related to any of GA's friends.
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Cath wrote:A pity those poor pensioners who gave him money can't ask for a refund to buy themselves or their loved ones Christmas presents. Wonder if GA's wife and children go out to do Christmas shopping.
If Jo knew that lawyer is working pro bono, she's been conning people to donate.
The only honorable way for Jo to act now, is to offer a refund or donate that money immediately to an official children's charity. A charity that's NOT controlled by or related to any of GA's friends.
Who's going to be brave enough to ask for a refund, he knows their personal details now, not the sort of man one would want knowing stuff!
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clarity wrote:Who's going to be brave enough to ask for a refund, he knows their personal details now, not the sort of man one would want knowing stuff!
Indeed, it seems he's got quite a temper and can become violent.
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Cath wrote:clarity wrote:Who's going to be brave enough to ask for a refund, he knows their personal details now, not the sort of man one would want knowing stuff!
Indeed, it seems he's got quite a temper and can become violent.
So it is alleged, and we know he has no compunction about acting outside the law.
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clarity wrote:Cath wrote:clarity wrote:Who's going to be brave enough to ask for a refund, he knows their personal details now, not the sort of man one would want knowing stuff!
Indeed, it seems he's got quite a temper and can become violent.
So it is alleged, and we know he has no compunction about acting outside the law.
I wonder if he'll come after me if I don't donate. I only live up the road a bit. I shan't sleep tonight for worrying about it.
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clarity wrote:Cath wrote:clarity wrote:Who's going to be brave enough to ask for a refund, he knows their personal details now, not the sort of man one would want knowing stuff!
Indeed, it seems he's got quite a temper and can become violent.
So it is alleged, and we know he has no compunction about acting outside the law.
Indeed, he's got a conviction for a criminal offense. Quite unusual for a cop.
ETA Sabot as long as you're anonymous, you're safe I guess. Hope. May be..
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