Was the case brought against Amaral one of defamation? or was it not about the parents being hurt that the police were even thinking they were responsible for their daughters mortal state? and did they not add to that the pain and suffering they and they children experienced was as a direct result of the contents of the book which they claim had an affect on the 'search' for their daughter. AND didn't they fail to provide any evidence to support these claims?
AND didn't the judge ask 'what was more painful' your daughter missing or the book.? I wonder why she asked that question, and I wonder what the reply was.. I just forget.
Here it is in all its glory.
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Judge - Were you diagnosed with a clinical depression?
Kate Healy (McCann) No. Depression is an over-diagnosed, over used term to diagnose those who feel a bit down, clinically I wasn't depressed.
Judge - There is a quote attributed to you - did you ever say that you wished you were in a coma so you wouldn't suffer?
Kate Healy (McCann) Yes.
Judge - Did that have to do with the disappearance of your child, or with the book and the documentary?
Kate Healy (McCann) Both were overwhelming, but it was intensified when the book was published.’
Part of the claim against Amaral said that his book caused a severe depression yet Kate denies it when giving evidence. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot ! It would appear this lady will go to any length to maintain the veneer of respectability, even scuppering her own case.