The McCann v Gonçalo Amaral libel trial as it happens.

[stephen25000]

Fascinating report from the court today.

I don't know whether it's been reported yet, as I have not gone through all the posts, but km apparently wants to stand as a witness at the trial.

Seen posts now, already there.

[John]

Fascinating report from the court today.

I don't know whether it's been reported yet, as I have not gone through all the posts, but km apparently wants to stand as a witness at the trial.

Sorry, playing catch up at the moment.

Yes, that's correct Stephen.  That means that Kate and Gerry McCann as well as Gonçalo Amaral have all now applied to give evidence.

[icabodcrane]

Nice to see that some don't throw a hissy fit when their photo is taken.

Isn't it  ?   

[John]

Just to bring everyone up to date...

The McCann lawyer Mrs Isabel Duarte wasn't there today, and left it to her assistant, the camera shy Ricardo Alfonso.

First to testify this morning (by video-link from Funchal, Madeira) was PJ detective Ricardo Paiva.  Ricardo was the one who befriended the McCanns early on in the investigation and was made their liaison officer due to his bilingual skills.  He was the one whom Kate referred to as a [sic] 'f..king tosser, f..king tosser' in her book Madeleine.

He was followed by former Chief Inspector Tavares de Almeida also by video-link from his barracks in Portimão.  His testimony was dismissed almost immediately (he had neither read the book nor knew the AG report)

Next was Luis Neves, Gonçalo Amaral's second in command at the time of the disappearance of Madeleine. He currently holds the post of  head of the Direcção Central de Combate ao Banditismo (DCCB).

After lunch Manuel Catarino (Principal Writer with Correio da Manha) testified followed by former PJ officer and now criminologist Francisco Moita Flores also very talkative.

Hernani Carvalho did not appear but has been maintained by the defence and will be notified re November.


Finally as previously advised, both Kate and Gerry McCann have now requested to testify as has Gonçalo Amaral. The judge will decide once all witnesses have brought what they call "the matter of proof".

[icabodcrane]

Just to bring everyone up to date...

The McCann lawyer Mrs Isabel Duarte wasn't there today, and left it to her assistant, the camera shy Ricardo Alfonso.

First to testify this morning (by video-link from Funchal, Madeira) was PJ detective Ricardo Paiva.  Ricardo was the one who befriended the McCanns early on in the investigation and was made their liaison officer due to his bilingual skills.  He was the one whom Kate referred to as a [sic] 'f..king tosser, f..king tosser' in her book Madeleine.

He was followed by former Chief Inspector Tavares de Almeida also by video-link from his barracks in Portimão.  His testimony was dismissed almost immediately (he had neither read the book nor knew the AG report)

Next was Luis Neves, Gonçalo Amaral's second in command at the time of the disappearance of Madeleine. He currently holds the post of  head of the Direcção Central de Combate ao Banditismo (DCCB).

After lunch Manuel Catarino (Principal Writer with Correio da Manha) testified followed by former PJ officer and now criminologist Francisco Moita Flores also very talkative.

Hernani Carvalho did not appear but has been maintained by the defence and will be notified re November.


Finally as previously advised, both Kate and Gerry McCann have now requested to testify as has Gonçalo Amaral. The judge will decide once all witnesses have brought what they call "the matter of proof".

Thanks for the summary of today's events in court John  ...  I know the transcripts are still a work in progress,  but can you give a hint as to which side came out best from today's hearing  ? 

[AnneGuedes]

Just to bring everyone up to date...

The McCann lawyer Mrs Isabel Duarte wasn't there today, and left it to her assistant, the camera shy Ricardo Alfonso.

First to testify this morning (by video-link from Funchal, Madeira) was PJ detective Ricardo Paiva.  Ricardo was the one who befriended the McCanns early on in the investigation and was made their liaison officer due to his bilingual skills.  He was the one whom Kate referred to as a [sic] 'f..king tosser, f..king tosser' in her book Madeleine.

He was followed by former Chief Inspector Tavares de Almeida also by video-link from his barracks in Portimão.  His testimony was dismissed almost immediately (he had neither read the book nor knew the AG report)

Next was Luis Neves, Gonçalo Amaral's second in command who ultimately replaced him.  He had much to say.

After lunch Manuel Catarino (Principal Writer with Correio da Manha) testified followed by former PJ officer and now criminologist Francisco Moita Flores also very talkative.

Hernani Carvalho did not appear but has been maintained by the defence and will be notified re November.


Finally as previously advised, both Kate and Gerry McCann have now requested to testify as has Gonçalo Amaral. The judge will decide once all witnesses have brought what they call "the matter of proof".

John, Luis Neves is the head of the Direcção Central de Combate ao Banditismo (DCCB), a unit that is called in special cases like abduction. He never substituted GA.
Icabodcrane, I was amazed about the lack of combativeness of the accusation.
Sometimes, looking at this trial and especially at the judge, I think of the epilogue of La Fontaine's "Le Chat, la Belette, et le petit Lapin"...
http://www.musee-jean-de-la-fontaine.fr/jean-de-la-fontaine-fable-uk-58.html

[icabodcrane]

John, Luis Neves is the head of the Direcção Central de Combate ao Banditismo (DCCB), a unit that is called in special cases like abduction. He never substituted GA.

ah Anne  ...  welcome back after yet another day devoted to bringing us the   truth   
 
How was it  ?   

[Redblossom]

John, Luis Neves is the head of the Direcção Central de Combate ao Banditismo (DCCB), a unit that is called in special cases like abduction. He never substituted GA.
Icabodcrane, I was amazed about the lack of combativeness of the accusation.
Sometimes, looking at this trial and especially at the judge, I think of the epilogue of La Fontaine's "Le Chat, la Belette, et le petit Lapin"...
http://www.musee-jean-de-la-fontaine.fr/jean-de-la-fontaine-fable-uk-58.html

the cat the weasel and the young rabbit?
 
I am too  reminded of the tortoise and the hare aesops fable...touchng wood....

[stephen25000]

Bravo Anne for all your good work.

 

[Cariad]

It says something when Anne turns up to court more often than Isabelle Duarte does, doesn't it?

Thank you Anne! You really are a blessing!

Cariad x

[icabodcrane]

It says something when Anne turns up to court more often than Isabelle Duarte does, doesn't it?

Thank you Anne! You really are a blessing!

Cariad x

Very good observation cariad   

[Redblossom]

It says something when Anne turns up to court more often than Isabelle Duarte does, doesn't it?

Thank you Anne! You really are a blessing!

Cariad x

Or the mccanns ...after all....they accused mr amaral of totally destroying their lives...but they pranced in  like santas reindeer once or twice....well the xmas present  of a million euros aint gonna come to rothley lol

[Admin]

It says something when Anne turns up to court more often than Isabelle Duarte does, doesn't it?

Thank you Anne! You really are a blessing!

Cariad x

Interesting observation.

[Lyall]

Probably won't even get a mention 

Three front pages tomorrow. Maddy Mum Agony >@@(*&)

[Angelo222]

John, Luis Neves is the head of the Direcção Central de Combate ao Banditismo (DCCB), a unit that is called in special cases like abduction. He never substituted GA.
Icabodcrane, I was amazed about the lack of combativeness of the accusation.
Sometimes, looking at this trial and especially at the judge, I think of the epilogue of La Fontaine's "Le Chat, la Belette, et le petit Lapin"...
http://www.musee-jean-de-la-fontaine.fr/jean-de-la-fontaine-fable-uk-58.html

Thank you Anne ...Luis Neves was second in command to Coordinator Amaral and it was thought that he would take over but the powers that be thought he was too close to the case.




www.gazetadigitalmadeleinecase.blogspot.co.uk/2007/10/madeleines-case-luis-neves-will-replace.html?m=1