McCann v Gonçalo Amaral libel case - Witnesses

[faithlilly]

So far we have been told that Michael Wright, Kate's cousin and David Edgar, their last PI will be called as witnesses. What exactly these witnesses can tell us about the night of the 3rd or the damage allegedly done to the search for Madeleine remains unclear. Surely the McCann's close friends the Paynes, or indeed any of their friends who were present, would be able to give more insight into the events of that night and what about Trish, Philomena, John or indeed Gerry's mother, wouldn't they have been better placed to give evidence of the devastating effect Amaral's book has allegedly had on the McCanns, individually and as a family ?

[AnneGuedes]

So far we have been told that Michael Wright, Kate's cousin and David Edgar, their last PI will be called as witnesses. What exactly these witnesses can tell us about the night of the 3rd or the damage allegedly done to the search for Madeleine remains unclear. Surely the McCann's close friends the Paynes, or indeed any of their friends who were present, would be able to give more insight into the events of that night and what about Trish, Philomena, John or indeed Gerry's mother, wouldn't they have been better placed to give evidence of the devastating effect Amaral's book has allegedly had on the McCanns, individually and as a family ?

Is Michael W a cousin on the Healy side ?

[Lyall]

Is Michael W a cousin on the Healy side ?

He's married to Kate's cousin.

[Angelo222]

First in the witness box this morning is Emma Loach, daughter of film director Ken Loach.  Other witnesses will be Susan Hubbard, wife of the Church of England priest who befriended the family after the disappearance and Kates mother Susan Healey.

It is the intention of camp McCann to provide evidence to the court of the impact Amaral's claim that Madeleine died in apartment 5a had on them.

[Luz]

First in the witness box this morning is Emma Loach, daughter of film director Ken Loach.  Other witnesses will be Susan Hubbard, wife of the Church of England priest who befriended the family after the disappearance and Kates mother Susan Healey.

It is the intention of camp McCann to provide evidence to the court of the impact Amaral's claim that Madeleine died in apartment 5a had on them.

Good. They all can testify how happy Kate and Gerald were to attend Media sessions and to be finally the center of attention of a world of people.

In fact Mrs McCann put on weight during the first months after the child disappeared, she became more self conscious about her image, caring for herself about clothes, make up, hairdresser...she really looked rejuvenated. And that kept on for the following years.
Now she looks like crap, indeed, but that has nothing to do with a book that was published more than 5 years ago.

[stephen25000]

First in the witness box this morning is Emma Loach, daughter of film director Ken Loach.  Other witnesses will be Susan Hubbard, wife of the Church of England priest who befriended the family after the disappearance and Kates mother Susan Healey.

It is the intention of camp McCann to provide evidence to the court of the impact Amaral's claim that Madeleine died in apartment 5a had on them.

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So the con begins..............................................

Now since these people didn't believe it, how did it effect the search or the belief she was still alive ?

Meanwhile why aren't they using Deadwood, sorry Redwood as a witness ?

[ferryman]

So the con begins.

Stephen25000 is writing a post ...

[stephen25000]

So the con begins.

Stephen25000 is writing a post ...

Well ferryman, ferryman.

So wrapped up in fairyland.............................

[Redblossom]

Why is it that Kate Mccann is not giving evidence but using a heap of others to tell the court how Mr Amaral was responsible for x y z? is it because she isnt called as a witness??

Follow martin brunt for tweets, if hearing is in private they are at least it seems allowing tweets from court? Not sure, otherwise those involved are briefing media

#madeleine Kate McCann declines to comment on arrival. Lawyer for Mr Amaral asking judge to ban media "to preserve the memory of Madeleine."
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#madeleine Kate McCann arrives for libel trial in Lisbon with mum Susan Healy and filmmaker Emma Loach. pic.twitter.com/AgdkrXeP5Z
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#madeleine McCann lawyer Isabel Duarte tells Sky News she believes ex-cop Goncalo Amaral is hiding the profits from his book.
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#madeleine Other McCann witnesses will include their private investigator Dave Edgar, solicitor Angus McBride and Kate's mum Susan Healy.
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#madeleine McCann first witness at libel trial will be documentary maker Emma Loach, daughter of film director Ken Loach.

[Lyall]

It's funny to see the so-called GA supporters on twitter and facebook in a frenzy today. If he wins they'll claim they helped, when in reality they have undermined him for years by constant discussion of theories rejected by the Portuguese police. Not all of them, but most.

It's not funny really.

[Redblossom]

Oh dear, even Brunty still getting Susan Hubbard mixed up with Susan Healy...sky footage of their arrival at court with Emma Loach being shown and S Hubbard being referred to as Kates Mum!!
 

[Lyall]

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Look at them on twitter Red (I daren't look on facebook), they're undermining him as we speak - they're not discussing the legalities of the trial, they (i.e. the most vocal people claiming to be supporters of GA) are discussing Madeleine being dead.

Fools most of them.

[stephen25000]

The trial has yet to begin.

All due to discussion whether the trial will be held in private.

Just seen Duarte on the box..........................

[Carana]

What would be the conditions for a civil libel case to be held in camera in Portugal?

[Redblossom]

Look at them on twitter Red (I daren't look on facebook), they're undermining him as we speak - they're not discussing the legalities of the trial, they (i.e. the most vocal people claiming to be supporters of GA) are discussing Madeleine being dead.

Fools most of them.

Oh I see now, thanks! Somehow though I doubt the judge will be checking out the hashtags

Just been reading the comments on the story on yahoo news, over 800 mostly negative, one person said, a million quid reward for leaving the kids alone, couldnt make it up really! Not that it will happen in a month of sundays