Re: McCanns to appear in libel trial on Monday 16 June

by canada12 16.06.14 11:02

Praia wrote:I don't know but given the info in CDM this morning about the body and cremation perhaps this whole thing is about to explode.

If the relatives of the woman who was cremated in the church have kept her ashes, then it's possible to obtain bone and teeth fragments and conduct DNA tests on them. Cremation is not usually 100% complete. Teeth and bone fragments do remain. Just a thought.

by Praia 16.06.14 11:02

Duarte asking that todays hearing goes ahead.

by ultimaThule 16.06.14 11:02

aiyoyo wrote:
No Fate Worse Than De'Ath wrote:http://news.sky.com/story/1283015/mccanns-arrive-at-court-for-libel-case

Here is apparently a genuine picture of them arriving at court.

Polished, brushed and groomed for this last leg battle.

Power dressing counts.....

That's power dressing, aiyoyo? confused

Looks more like salad dressing and someone's been very heavy handed with the oil.

by Tangled Web 16.06.14 11:05

If there's no case to answer then he doesn't need a lawyer.

Glass half full and all that!!!!

by Snifferdog 16.06.14 11:06

Hmmm! Interesting explanation Canada 12. I believe this to be the case. As Daffodil says; " Frankly ANYTHING that disturbs or upsets K&M makes me feel better".
Mrs

All that whiney prep and power dressing for naught. big grin

by Guest 16.06.14 11:07

Joana Morais [ltr]@xklamation[/ltr] · 21s
[ltr]Gonçalo Amaral has revoked his lawyer mandate, for unknown motives #mccann[/ltr]

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by Markus 2 16.06.14 11:08

ultimaThule wrote:
aiyoyo wrote:
No Fate Worse Than De'Ath wrote:http://news.sky.com/story/1283015/mccanns-arrive-at-court-for-libel-case

Here is apparently a genuine picture of them arriving at court.

Polished, brushed and groomed for this last leg battle.

Power dressing counts.....

That's power dressing, aiyoyo? Looks more like salad dressing and someone's been very heavy handed with the oil.

We have seen that with cases here, Rolf Harris, Bill Roach ,as though the way they dress should make a difference . If they were to dress, down it would give more credibility imo, means they care more what they look like ,then about the substance of the case

by fossey 16.06.14 11:09

Joana Morais ‏[ltr]@xklamation[/ltr] now
Trial might still go ahead but Amaral has no defence lawyer and is not present at court #mccann
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Emma van den Hoek ‏[ltr]@parapono[/ltr] now
the #mccann are still sitting on their bench in the hall. Gerry is waving with a stack of papers, must be hot or nervous. Learned it b heart

by ShuBob 16.06.14 11:10

Praia wrote:Duarte asking that todays hearing goes ahead.

Why of course. The couple have flown over to Lisbon to deliver their emotional speeches after all.

by canada12 16.06.14 11:10

Snifferdog wrote:Hmmm! Interesting explanation Canada 12. I believe this to be the case. As Daffodil says; " Frankly ANYTHING that disturbs or upsets K&M makes me feel better".
All that whiney prep and power dressing for naught.

I think this is an absolutely brilliant move on GA's part. He's effectively stolen the spotlight from Kate and Gerry, who no doubt had rehearsed a tear-stained and emotional plea guaranteed to generate column inches in the British press.

I'm sure they'll deliver their speech anyway, outside the court and to the gathered media.

But they've been out-manoevered and I for one am applauding wholeheartedly.
Tossers.

by Cristobell 16.06.14 11:10

Tangled Web wrote:If there's no case to answer then he doesn't need a lawyer.

Glass half full and all that!!!!

Perhaps he wants to do the summing up speech himself?

by ShuBob 16.06.14 11:12

What about counsel for the other defendants? What is their position on the current status of the trial given the situation with Amaral?

by Guest 16.06.14 11:12

Cristobell wrote:
Tangled Web wrote:If there's no case to answer then he doesn't need a lawyer.

Glass half full and all that!!!!

Perhaps he wants to do the summing up speech himself?

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Now there's a thought, Cristobel ... ;-)

by Praia 16.06.14 11:13

It was one way to make them sweat!!
Someone should give them a copy of CDM to read about the possible cremation while they wait. I am sure Duarte would translate it.

by jeanmonroe 16.06.14 11:13

Maybe the MET have miracuously 'found' and 'rescued' Madeleine from her HOTEL 'lair' in (Scotland? SW?) this very morning, where she's been these last 7 years, and she's 'waiting' for the McCanns to return to Rothley, for the world exclusiff, 'reunion'.

winkwink

NO 'use' to 'find' her AFTER the Portuguese Court FINAL 'hearing' today, is there?

'produce' Madeleine NOW, (today) to PROVE GA 'was wrong'!

by Guest 16.06.14 11:13

Joana Morais‏@xklamation 5m
Trial might still go ahead but Amaral has no defence lawyer and is not present at court #mccann

by Tangled Web 16.06.14 11:14

Cristobell wrote:
Tangled Web wrote:If there's no case to answer then he doesn't need a lawyer.

Glass half full and all that!!!!

Perhaps he wants to do the summing up speech himself?

I think you're right. Apparently, there's no sign of him though....

by MaybeMaybenot 16.06.14 11:14

IMHO I think everything from day 1 is all a ruse.......everything

by Tangled Web 16.06.14 11:16

MaybeMaybenot wrote:IMHO I think everything from day 1 is all a ruse.......everything

Well it is all quite unbelievable!

by IKNOWWHATHAPPENED 16.06.14 11:21

IMO AMARAL knows the fix is in and he doesn't want to be a party to it.

by missmar1 16.06.14 11:21

I really hope Mr Amaral has done this because he KNOWS something and has taken the right action today ...... wonder if he had already planned to do this today or has he recently been given information that made him take such drastic action ?

by sofieellis 16.06.14 11:23

Sky News:

McCanns still in corridor.

Goncalo's former lawyer is arguing that McCanns cannot deliver their impact statements, as Goncalo does not have legal representation. Goncalo is seeking new representation.

by jeanmonroe 16.06.14 11:23

'Former' lawyer saying that because GA has no lawyer the McCanns CANNOT give their (rehearsed?) statements!

BRILLIANT 'move'

Only a few weeks ago we had 'trials', in the UK, stopped, by D Camerons brother, because the 'defendants' weren't represented, because lawyers weren't prepared to 'defend' after Government cuts to Legal aid!

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/01/cameron-vs-cameron-legal-aid_n_5246027.html

The government has suffered a major defeat over its cutting of legal aid with a "landmark" court ruling that was called for by David Cameron's own brother.

Alexander Cameron QC, succeeded in having a fraud trial thrown out because legal aid cuts have led to a lack of competent barristers.

Lee Adams, who represents defendant Daniel Forsyth, praised the judge's ruling, saying it averted a potential miscarriage of justice.

He said: "This is an unprecedented decision, it is enormous. This is absolutely the right decision because it is preventing a situation where innocent men may have been convicted for lack of proper representation.

by Tangled Web 16.06.14 11:24

jeanmonroe wrote:'Former' lawyer saying that because GA has no lawyer the McCanns CANNOT give their (rehearsed?) statements!

What a shame! big grin

by Nina 16.06.14 11:24

Surely if their, the McCanns, statements were to only be read out by a third person, then the papers can just be handed to the Judge and they too can leave. She doesn't need to see their faces. In fact there is no reason at all for them to have gone other than to get themselves all over the papers and tv screens again.

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