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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Guest 26.09.13 20:50
Madeleine McCann's dad Gerry to face former Portuguese police chief in court in libel trial
Gerry McCann will tomorrow come face to face with the Portuguese police chief who accused him and wife Kate of covering up their daughter’s death.
The heart specialist is hoping to give evidence in the couple’s explosive £1m libel trial against shamed cop Goncalo Amaral.
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Gerry, 45, has submitted a request to be heard as a witness to a court in Lisbon hearing the case.
Judge Maria Emilia Melo e Castro must approve the request before the trial restarts tomorrow morning.
Gerry’s sister Trish Cameron has been confirmed as a witness.
Kate, 45, attended the start of the case a fortnight ago with relatives including her mum Susan Healy and cousin Michael Corner.
But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Gerry’s decision to apply to give evidence is thought to be related to her frustrated hopes of speaking at the hearing.
It is believed a recent change in the law in Portugal now allow complainants in civil cases to give evidence.
If allowed to give evidence, Gerry is expected to tell the court how Mr Amaral’s claims hindered the ongoing search for Madeleine.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/madeleine-mccann-dad-gerry-face-2307848#ixzz2g1vLq6LK
Gerry McCann will tomorrow come face to face with the Portuguese police chief who accused him and wife Kate of covering up their daughter’s death.
The heart specialist is hoping to give evidence in the couple’s explosive £1m libel trial against shamed cop Goncalo Amaral.
[snipped]
Gerry, 45, has submitted a request to be heard as a witness to a court in Lisbon hearing the case.
Judge Maria Emilia Melo e Castro must approve the request before the trial restarts tomorrow morning.
Gerry’s sister Trish Cameron has been confirmed as a witness.
Kate, 45, attended the start of the case a fortnight ago with relatives including her mum Susan Healy and cousin Michael Corner.
But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Gerry’s decision to apply to give evidence is thought to be related to her frustrated hopes of speaking at the hearing.
It is believed a recent change in the law in Portugal now allow complainants in civil cases to give evidence.
If allowed to give evidence, Gerry is expected to tell the court how Mr Amaral’s claims hindered the ongoing search for Madeleine.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/madeleine-mccann-dad-gerry-face-2307848#ixzz2g1vLq6LK
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by bobbin 26.09.13 20:54
Or he may just settle for re-writing Shakespeare for modern day audiences, "A horse, a horse, my reputation for a horse !!"candyfloss wrote:Sorry, I don't normally make fun, and shouldn't joke, but this tweet tickled me, have deleted tweeter name.........
Or maybe Gerry#McCann will push the boat out & do a Powerpoint Presentation to the court? :-D#McCann
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by JackieL 26.09.13 20:56
That's a new one on me - Kate prevented from appearing as a witness by the judge??????? What are they spinning now?candyfloss wrote:Madeleine McCann's dad Gerry to face former Portuguese police chief in court in libel trial
Gerry McCann will tomorrow come face to face with the Portuguese police chief who accused him and wife Kate of covering up their daughter’s death.
The heart specialist is hoping to give evidence in the couple’s explosive £1m libel trial against shamed cop Goncalo Amaral.
[snipped]
Gerry, 45, has submitted a request to be heard as a witness to a court in Lisbon hearing the case.
Judge Maria Emilia Melo e Castro must approve the request before the trial restarts tomorrow morning.
Gerry’s sister Trish Cameron has been confirmed as a witness.
Kate, 45, attended the start of the case a fortnight ago with relatives including her mum Susan Healy and cousin Michael Corner.
[size=12]But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.[/size]
Gerry’s decision to apply to give evidence is thought to be related to her frustrated hopes of speaking at the hearing.
It is believed a recent change in the law in Portugal now allow complainants in civil cases to give evidence.
If allowed to give evidence, Gerry is expected to tell the court how Mr Amaral’s claims hindered the ongoing search for Madeleine.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/madeleine-mccann-dad-gerry-face-2307848#ixzz2g1vLq6LK
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Guest 26.09.13 20:56
[quote Mirror]candyfloss wrote:Madeleine McCann's dad Gerry to face former Portuguese police chief in court in libel trial
Gerry McCann will tomorrow come face to face with the Portuguese police chief who accused him and wife Kate of covering up their daughter’s death.
The heart specialist is hoping to give evidence in the couple’s explosive £1m libel trial against shamed cop Goncalo Amaral.
[snipped]
Gerry, 45, has submitted a request to be heard as a witness to a court in Lisbon hearing the case.
Judge Maria Emilia Melo e Castro must approve the request before the trial restarts tomorrow morning.
Gerry’s sister Trish Cameron has been confirmed as a witness.
Kate, 45, attended the start of the case a fortnight ago with relatives including her mum Susan Healy and cousin Michael Corner.
But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Gerry’s decision to apply to give evidence is thought to be related to her frustrated hopes of speaking at the hearing.
It is believed a recent change in the law in Portugal now allow complainants in civil cases to give evidence.
If allowed to give evidence, Gerry is expected to tell the court how Mr Amaral’s claims hindered the ongoing search for Madeleine.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/madeleine-mccann-dad-gerry-face-2307848#ixzz2g1vLq6LK
But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Gerry’s decision to apply to give evidence is thought to be related to her frustrated hopes of speaking at the hearing.
It is believed a recent change in the law in Portugal now allow complainants in civil cases to give evidence.
I thought they said right from the beginning, going back to last year they would not be appearing?
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by marconi 26.09.13 21:05
Perhaps it is tthe reason why the hearing was postponed, two weeks ago.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by marconi 26.09.13 21:15
Maybe he decided to go after he found out the disastous answers of that woman who stated that she saw Amaral's book in the UK bookshops.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Woofer 26.09.13 21:16
He can turn up, but AFAIR, he`s not on the list of witnesses.
Ah .... but I bet some manipulation of rules will be allowed in this special case, for this special man.
Ah .... but I bet some manipulation of rules will be allowed in this special case, for this special man.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Guest 26.09.13 21:21
Please note the Mirror article wasn't out yet when I posted this; how's that for telling the short-term future?Portia wrote:UK Headlines tomorrow:
"Maddies hopes dashed by sardine munching Judge!
Tearful heart surgeon dr Gerald McCann cruelly turned away from the foreign court house where he hoped to convince the Judge to grant him a payment of 1 mln $$$ dedicated to the Search for the toddler who was abducted etc etc
Today, in a last ditch effort Dr McCann decided to stand by dr Kate Healy -as she now styles herself- leaving the pairs' two children in the care of ..... and unexpectedly jumped on a plane to ... " etc etc
Sorry guys, just two paragraphs were too much for me. How do these media do it?!
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by PEANUT66 26.09.13 21:22
When are the British press going to report the facts?
Once again they failed to mention the book ban was overturned!
No-one reporting in court, If it wasn't for Anne none of us would be any the wiser...thank you Anne!
Goncalos day has come...the truth will out!
Once again they failed to mention the book ban was overturned!
No-one reporting in court, If it wasn't for Anne none of us would be any the wiser...thank you Anne!
Goncalos day has come...the truth will out!
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by AndyB 26.09.13 21:24
Very prescient of you Portia. Now if I could just have 6 numbers between 1 and 49.....
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Guest 26.09.13 21:31
3, 9, 16; 25, 31, 37; 42AndyB wrote:Very prescient of you Portia. Now if I could just have 6 numbers between 1 and 49.....
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Guest 26.09.13 21:34
That's seven numbers.
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by AndyB 26.09.13 21:46
Yes but, because my birthday's in there I'm going with it: Seven lines each of which omits one of Portia's numbers
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by ShuBob 26.09.13 22:03
Do you really have to ask, Candycandyfloss wrote:Will Sky send Brunty out for the customary interview outside the court tomorrow, I expect he's on a plane as we speak
So who tipped off Jerry Lawton with this news I wonder.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Guest 26.09.13 22:04
But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Why would the judge fail to rule, she either said yes or no surely?
Why would the judge fail to rule, she either said yes or no surely?
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Guest 26.09.13 22:06
ShuBob wrote:Do you really have to ask, Candycandyfloss wrote:Will Sky send Brunty out for the customary interview outside the court tomorrow, I expect he's on a plane as we speak
So who tipped off Jerry Lawton with this news I wonder.
Not really, but it keeps me occupied
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by margaret 26.09.13 22:09
I know! Which number shall l leave out?No Fate Worse Than De'Ath wrote:That's seven numbers.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Newintown 26.09.13 22:11
Blimey, they really are pushing the boundaries, aren't they? And these people get paid ££££ for making up stories as they go along? Good grief, a classroom full of infants could come up with a story better than that for a few packet of smarties.candyfloss wrote:But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Why would the judge fail to rule, she either said yes or no surely?
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by tasprin 26.09.13 22:12
Maybe the judge failed to rule because the request was never made. Wonder if the judge could be made aware of this latest claim by TM?candyfloss wrote:But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Why would the judge fail to rule, she either said yes or no surely?
What's happened to Sue Healy and Trish Cameron's evidence?
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by plebgate 26.09.13 22:14
candyfloss wrote:Madeleine McCann's dad Gerry to face former Portuguese police chief in court in libel trial
Gerry McCann will tomorrow come face to face with the Portuguese police chief who accused him and wife Kate of covering up their daughter’s death.
The heart specialist is hoping to give evidence in the couple’s explosive £1m libel trial against shamed cop Goncalo Amaral.
[snipped]
Gerry, 45, has submitted a request to be heard as a witness to a court in Lisbon hearing the case.
Judge Maria Emilia Melo e Castro must approve the request before the trial restarts tomorrow morning.
Gerry’s sister Trish Cameron has been confirmed as a witness.
Kate, 45, attended the start of the case a fortnight ago with relatives including her mum Susan Healy and cousin Michael Corner.
But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Gerry’s decision to apply to give evidence is thought to be related to her frustrated hopes of speaking at the hearing.
It is believed a recent change in the law in Portugal now allow complainants in civil cases to give evidence.
If allowed to give evidence, Gerry is expected to tell the court how Mr Amaral’s claims hindered the ongoing search for Madeleine.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/madeleine-mccann-dad-gerry-face-2307848#ixzz2g1vLq6LK
Why would the judge scupper her chances of giving evidence?
Surely there solicitor knows?
Can't wait to hear how Mr. A's claims hindered the search for Maddie.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by gbwales 26.09.13 22:15
All reeks of a desperate stitch-up spin job for sympathy votes and anti Portuguese justice system.
The only thing that amazes me is that either the British media or their sheep still go along with all this b******s.
The only thing that amazes me is that either the British media or their sheep still go along with all this b******s.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by plebgate 26.09.13 22:20
Was it her frustrated hopes that kept her away from the hearing last week then? She still could have sat and listened in the court.
So maybe, just maybe the suicide stories didn't get as much sympathy as it might have been thought it would get? No rioting in the streets last week, so Iron Man HOPEFULLY wheeled out?
So maybe, just maybe the suicide stories didn't get as much sympathy as it might have been thought it would get? No rioting in the streets last week, so Iron Man HOPEFULLY wheeled out?
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by Tony Bennett 26.09.13 22:28
If there was for example a late application for Kate McCann (or Gerry McCann) to give evidence, a judge could well say something like: "I'm not going to rule on this now, but I may consider a further application at a later stage in the proceedings (depending on how the evidence goes)". Sometimes, also, a witness can be recalled, if the court thinks s/he may have something to add.candyfloss wrote:But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Why would the judge fail to rule, she either said yes or no surely?
As a general rule in the British courts - and no doubt in most other well-run judicial systems - a witness must tender their evidence well in advance and in writing. To allow last-minute witnesses would clearly prejudice the other side.
In general also, it is more likely that a defendant would be allowed to introduce extra witnesses at the last minute than a claimant/plaintiff.
What I can't understand so far is why, given the claim that both of the McCanns are suffering from the most serious and permanent depressions, with eating disorders and insomnia, indefinable fear and other such severe emotional conditions detailed in the libel writ...why we haven't yet heard from the McCanns' G.P. nor a Consultant in Depressive Disorders or a Consultant Psychiatrist.
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by plebgate 26.09.13 22:33
Let's hope Mr. A.'s lawyers ask him why no word from gp, consultant in depressive disorders or psychiatrist.
Golden opportunity for GAs lawyers now. HOPEFULLY
Golden opportunity for GAs lawyers now. HOPEFULLY
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Re: Gerry McCann may be witness at libel trial tomorrow - Jerry Lawton **UPDATE** TRIAL ABANDONED FOR TODAY
by ShuBob 26.09.13 22:33
Spin, spin, spin to my Lou my darlingcandyfloss wrote:But her plans to give evidence were scuppered when the judge failed to rule on whether she could take the witness stand.
Why would the judge fail to rule, she either said yes or no surely?
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