Why is Goncalo Amaral stalling?

[icabodcrane]

Just a small correction. The judge for the trial rejected the McCanns' request to make a statement. They then appealed and were allowed to do so. The judge will be allowed to question them and the other lawyers will also be able to ask for clarifications through the judge.

So, effectively,  the McCanns can be  'cross examined'  in a court of law  ?

[VIXTE]

So, effectively,  the McCanns can be  'cross examined'  in a court of law  ?

...and they asked for it..

[stephen25000]

...and they asked for it..

About time too.

Now will they be under oath ?

[stephen25000]

The Judge said that even the title of his book was suspect.  Personally, I think it is a downright lie.

Of course you do.

Doesn't make it true though.

[John]

Just a small correction. The judge for the trial rejected the McCanns' request to make a statement. They then appealed and were allowed to do so. The judge will be allowed to question them and the other lawyers will also be able to ask for clarifications through the judge.

Montclair.  Do you happen to know why the judge refused permission in the first instance and to whom did Duarte make the appeal ?

[Montclair]

Montclair.  Do you happen to know why the judge refused permission in the first instance and to whom did Duarte make the appeal ?

I can only make conjectures but it is possible that the judge refused to give permission for the parents to speak because she believed that she already had enough evidence from the other witnesses in order to give her verdict. I suppose that the McCanns appealed to the Appeals Court.

[ferryman]

the case is over once amaral stops being able to stall

That's my opinion, as well ...