Madeleine McCann: Legal action over cover-up allegations

by Guest 06.02.13 21:43

6 February 2013 Last updated at 20:49

Madeleine McCann: Legal action over cover-up
allegations

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Mr Bennett is representing
himself at the hearing
A man who claims he is campaigning to find out what
happened to missing Madeleine McCann has appeared before a judge accused of
contempt of court.

Tony Bennett, from Harlow in Essex, had previously agreed not to publish
allegations linking the girl's parents to her disappearance.

He did so in an undertaking at the High Court in London in 2009, but he is
alleged to have breached this 26 times.

Mr Bennett denies breaching the High Court ruling.

Giving evidence at the High Court, Mr Bennett said if he had "trespassed",
then he would "like to apologise to the court".

"I was at no time deliberately trying to flout the undertaking," he
said.
David Cameron
The judge will deliver his verdict on whether Mr Bennett is in contempt of
court at a later date.

The court heard Mr Bennett wrote to Prime Minister David Cameron alleging
Kate and Gerry McCann were involved in their daughter's disappearance, then
published the letter online in May 2011.

Mr Bennett also wrote to Home Secretary Theresa May and Det Ch Insp Andy
Redwood, the Scotland Yard detective leading the UK police review into the
Madeleine case, and published these letters online.

Adrienne Page QC, representing the McCanns, said there was no complaint about
Mr Bennett writing the letters.

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The McCanns claim Mr Bennett
has breached an earlier High Court undertaking
However, she said: "The complaint is the publication to the world at
large.

"This is advocacy, espousing, campaigning for the McCanns being involved in a
cover-up and lies."

Madeleine disappeared when she was three years old in Praia da Luz in May
2007.

At one time Kate and Gerry McCann, from Rothley in Leicestershire, were made
suspects by the Portuguese police, along with another man.

In July 2008 the Portuguese Attorney-General said there was no evidence
linking her parents to any crime.

Ms Page said the McCanns had not brought the court action to punish Mr
Bennett or send him to prison.

She said: "They want to put a halt to the persistent breaches of the
undertaking by Mr Bennett."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-21344960

by Guest 06.02.13 21:45

They have 2 links at the bottom of the article, one to Find Madeleine and the other to the Madeleine Foundation.

by Inspectorfrost 06.02.13 21:50

candyfloss wrote:They have 2 links at the bottom of the article, one to Find Madeleine and the other to the Madeleine Foundation.

by ShuBob 06.02.13 21:51

A balanced article on this case by the BBC if ever I'd read one Madeleine McCann: Legal action over cover-up allegations 160807

by russiandoll 06.02.13 21:54

She said: "They want to put a halt to the persistent breaches of the
undertaking by Mr Bennett."

what she did not say was why.....to use Moa's new word... "they are shacking at the prospect of this becoming a full- blown libel trial. "

by wjk 06.02.13 21:58

russiandoll wrote:She said: "They want to put a halt to the persistent breaches of the
undertaking by Mr Bennett."

what she did not say was why.....to use Moa's new word... "they are shacking at the prospect of this becoming a full- blown libel trial. "

So true!

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shacking!

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by Guest 07.02.13 4:29

wjk wrote:
russiandoll wrote:She said: "They want to put a halt to the persistent breaches of the
undertaking by Mr Bennett."

what she did not say was why.....to use Moa's new word... "they are shacking at the prospect of this becoming a full- blown libel trial. "

So true!

shacking!

by Lance De Boils 07.02.13 9:11

This article seems quite fair and will reseed the doubt that so many people already had. A reminder, if you like, of the fact that all may not be as clear cut as the McCanns want everyone to believe. It also, imo, makes them look rather pathetic, bringing about a court case against a pensioner who dares to voice an opinion which goes against their demands.

by Karen Pinto 07.02.13 9:29

Inspectorfrost wrote:
candyfloss wrote:They have 2 links at the bottom of the article, one to Find Madeleine and the other to the Madeleine Foundation.

Which leads us all to the "60 reasons why Maddie wasnt abducted" I have PLASTERED this all over twitter, its my daily chore today, dishes and cleaning windows can wait Madeleine McCann: Legal action over cover-up allegations 110921

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by Guest 07.02.13 9:54

Karen Pinto wrote:
Inspectorfrost wrote:
candyfloss wrote:They have 2 links at the bottom of the article, one to Find Madeleine and the other to the Madeleine Foundation.

Which leads us all to the "60 reasons why Maddie wasnt abducted" I have PLASTERED this all over twitter, its my daily chore today, dishes and cleaning windows can wait

by margaret 07.02.13 9:55

'McCanns act over cover-up claims' is the most read story. Madeleine McCann: Legal action over cover-up allegations 636506

They do not have the support they claim to have, you only have to read the comments after any article (when they are allowed) to know that. The FB pages are attracting more and more members everyday too.

I think Tony's done an excellent job, the tide has turned and a tsunami is welling up offshore.

by pennylane 07.02.13 10:12

margaret wrote:'McCanns act over cover-up claims' is the most read story.

They do not have the support they claim to have, you only have to read the comments after any article (when they are allowed) to know that. The FB pages are attracting more and more members everyday too.

I think Tony's done an excellent job, the tide has turned and a tsunami is welling up offshore.

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Tony has achieved the impossible somehow, due to his deep abiding belief in what is just and fair, and having the courage of his convictions. Absolutely amazing considering the enormous bullying and oppressive odds that have continuously been put in his way! Madeleine McCann: Legal action over cover-up allegations 725573