Crowdfunding the McCann's Litigation.

[Brietta]

I should think they're beyond caring about their reputation in Portugal now.  I'm sure they are seeking legal advice right now on what options are available to them to minimise the amount they have to pay.

Were I them I would endeavour to pay the court costs in full or come to an agreement about payment as soon as possible.  I believe they are liable for Amaral's costs as well which would probably form part of that negotiation.
After that they will legitimately have little left to pay for the affront to Amaral's dignity and recognition of his right to freedom of speech so I am sure they will be able to reach a legal accommodation regarding that.  While not having recourse to doing a Bennet ~ the effect could be similar.

The sale of Madeleine's and the twins home is quite an emotive thing to think about ... however that may be the upshot.  I wonder how many will find satisfaction in that.

[carlymichelle]

Were I them I would endeavour to pay the court costs in full or come to an agreement about payment as soon as possible.  I believe they are liable for Amaral's costs as well which would probably form part of that negotiation.
After that they will legitimately have little left to pay for the affront to Amaral's dignity and recognition of his right to freedom of speech so I am sure they will be able to reach a legal accommodation regarding that.  While not having recourse to doing a Bennet ~ the effect could be similar.

The sale of Madeleine's and the twins home is quite an emotive thing to think about ... however that may be the upshot.  I wonder how many will find satisfaction in that.

with all due respect no one asked them to drag this on for  8  years

[faithlilly]

Were I them I would endeavour to pay the court costs in full or come to an agreement about payment as soon as possible.  I believe they are liable for Amaral's costs as well which would probably form part of that negotiation.
After that they will legitimately have little left to pay for the affront to Amaral's dignity and recognition of his right to freedom of speech so I am sure they will be able to reach a legal accommodation regarding that.  While not having recourse to doing a Bennet ~ the effect could be similar.

The sale of Madeleine's and the twins home is quite an emotive thing to think about ... however that may be the upshot.  I wonder how many will find satisfaction in that.

I saw little sympathy from supporters when Amaral lost his income, house, marriage. In fact they revelled in his misfortune.

If the McCanns couldn't afford to lose they shouldn't have sued.

[carlymichelle]

I saw little sympathy from supporters when Amaral lost his income, house, marriage. In fact they revelled in his misfortune.

If the McCanns couldn't afford to lose they shouldn't have sued.

exactly i totally agree

[Brietta]

with all due respect no one asked them to drag this on for  8  years

With all due respect ... no-one asked Amaral to write a book defaming them by accusing them of involvement in the death of their daughter.

Are you saying that had someone made a similar vile accusation about you ... you would not have tried to stop them?  Most normal people would, in my opinion.

[jassi]

With all due respect ... no-one asked Amaral to write a book defaming them by accusing them of involvement in the death of their daughter.

Are you saying that had someone made a similar vile accusation about you ... you would not have tried to stop them?  Most normal people would, in my opinion.

Now they face the consequences of that action.

[carlymichelle]

Now they face the consequences of that action.

exactly they started  it   knowing they could lose  and they lost once and kept  going  and lost  again

[Eleanor]

I saw little sympathy from supporters when Amaral lost his income, house, marriage. In fact they revelled in his misfortune.

If the McCanns couldn't afford to lose they shouldn't have sued.

Amaral lost his house because he didn't pay the mortgage.

[Brietta]

I saw little sympathy from supporters when Amaral lost his income, house, marriage. In fact they revelled in his misfortune.

If the McCanns couldn't afford to lose they shouldn't have sued.

Many of Amaral's plagues regarding his finances long predated his disastrous conduct of Madeleine's case.

He had problems with the tax authorities.

He was involved in an expensive divorce from his first wife.

He was involved in expensive litigation which he lost

• with his brother who he defrauded
• with Dr Marcos Aragão Correia who he accused of defamation

So he was doing a pretty good job of digging a financial hole for himself long before the McCanns ever set foot in Portugal.

[Alfie]

Were I them I would endeavour to pay the court costs in full or come to an agreement about payment as soon as possible.  I believe they are liable for Amaral's costs as well which would probably form part of that negotiation.
After that they will legitimately have little left to pay for the affront to Amaral's dignity and recognition of his right to freedom of speech so I am sure they will be able to reach a legal accommodation regarding that.  While not having recourse to doing a Bennet ~ the effect could be similar.

The sale of Madeleine's and the twins home is quite an emotive thing to think about ... however that may be the upshot.  I wonder how many will find satisfaction in that.

I think it would bring immense joy to their many detractors, sadly.

[faithlilly]

I think it would bring immense joy to their many detractors, sadly.

I feel deep sympathy for a pair of children who's home may have been sacrificed to their parents arrogance.

[carlymichelle]

I feel deep sympathy for a pair of children who's home may have been sacrificed to their parents arrogance.

exactly and greed imo

[faithlilly]

Unfortunately it's the innocent children who suffer for their parents bad decisions.

 It's not spectics fault that the McCanns risked everything in their hunt for revenge. Perhaps they should have thought about their remaining children's security before proceeding on such a perilous venture ?

[carlymichelle]

Unfortunately it's the innocent children who suffer for their parents bad decisions.

 It's not spectics fault that the McCanns risked everything in their hunt for revenge. Perhaps they should have thought about their remaining children's security before proceeding on such a perilous venture ?

totally  agree  it  wasnt    the  fault  of  GA  that maddie went missing  was it??

[Mr Gray]

I hope the McCanns have remortgaged their house already so there is no equity in it who knows

The McCanns may have no money

So they may be declared bankrupt
If there is little or no equity in the house thy will be able to keep it

Wait a year for discharge then write a million pound book
Amaral would not get a penny