its the end of the road no European Court amaral has not been silenced

[Brietta]

Ironic, Eleanor. All that time, energy and money spent to discredit someone who, according to you, managed to discredit himself. No need for them to have bothered then.

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Due to the type of fluid, we policemen, experts, say that the cadaver was frozen or preserved in the cold and when placed into the car boot, with the heat at that time [of the year], part of the ice melted. On a curb, for example, something fell from the trunk’s right side, above the wheel. It may be said that this is speculation, but it’s the only way to explain what happened there.
Interview with Amaral

How would it be possible to "discredit" someone who unashamedly publicises his monumental lack of knowledge of the simplest of confirmed facts in Madeleine's case.

There was no defrosting cadaver in the boot ever ... which might have been a more professional observation to make based on forensic evidence rather than fantasy.

[Brietta]

You're a bit too late on that.

Not only is it in the UK , it is also around the world.

As to fairy tales, that is how many people regard the 'abduction'.

Starting with Scotland Yard and the Policia Judiciaria ... I would imagine quite a few.

[stephen25000]

Starting with Scotland Yard and the Policia Judiciaria ... I would imagine quite a few.

Have they solved the crime, if there was one, well clearly not.

....and the case will be shelved, as I have forecast.

After all, you can't find evidence which doesn't exist.

[misty]

The McCanns' current inaction doesn't mean they won't take action in the future. If they make moves to sue the Portuguese State right now, it will adversely affect any chance they have of finding Madeleine or getting justice for her in Portugal. Portugal will just terminate the investigation.
 Madeleine is the priority.
IMO.
 

[stephen25000]

The McCanns' current inaction doesn't mean they won't take action in the future. If they make moves to sue the Portuguese State right now, it will adversely affect any chance they have of finding Madeleine or getting justice for her in Portugal. Portugal will just terminate the investigation.
 Madeleine is the priority.
IMO.
 

Not quite true.

They had a limited time to lodge an appeal in the E.C.H.R.

[misty]

Not quite true.

They had a limited time to lodge an appeal in the E.C.H.R.

They have 6 months from the date of the SC's final decision.

[stephen25000]

They have 6 months from the date of the SC's final decision.

I am well aware of the time period.

Something tells me they won't be going to the E.C.H.R.

Besides, they can't take Amaral there, it would have to be the state of Portugal.

Any news of whether the McCann's have paid what they owe yet ?

[misty]

I am well aware of the time period.

Something tells me they won't be going to the E.C.H.R.

Besides, they can't take Amaral there, it would have to be the state of Portugal.

Any news of whether the McCann's have paid what they owe yet ?

No idea. Any sign of PJGA donating leftover funds to a children's charity?

[stephen25000]

No idea. Any sign of PJGA donating leftover funds to a children's charity?

No idea on that.

Then, I didn't donate to that fund.

[G-Unit]

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Due to the type of fluid, we policemen, experts, say that the cadaver was frozen or preserved in the cold and when placed into the car boot, with the heat at that time [of the year], part of the ice melted. On a curb, for example, something fell from the trunk’s right side, above the wheel. It may be said that this is speculation, but it’s the only way to explain what happened there.
Interview with Amaral

How would it be possible to "discredit" someone who unashamedly publicises his monumental lack of knowledge of the simplest of confirmed facts in Madeleine's case.

There was no defrosting cadaver in the boot ever ... which might have been a more professional observation to make based on forensic evidence rather than fantasy.

You think his book was a load of rubbish. I don't care either way. It was the McCanns who took it seriously and spent 8 years and loads of money trying to silence him and label him a libeler. In other words, trying to discredit him. It was important to them, not us.

[carlymichelle]

No idea on that.

Then, I didn't donate to that fund.

lets face it the  mcanns were never  going to go to the  euro court they did it to get attention imo and    so the supporters  were  like awww poor the mcanns etc   

[carlymichelle]

You think his book was a load of rubbish. I don't care either way. It was the McCanns who took it seriously and spent 8 years and loads of money trying to silence him and label him a libeler. In other words, trying to discredit him. It was important to them, not us.

   exactly  attention seeking imo and look where it has got them no case  having to pay amaral money etc it backfired really badly 

[G-Unit]

  exactly  attention seeking imo and look where it has got them no case  having to pay amaral money etc it backfired really badly

It was all about their reputation after the first judgement rejected the claims on behalf of their children. They have incurred lawyers fees and court costs for the whole exercise. Whether Amaral will gain anything except the money it cost him to defend himself remains to be seen.

[stephen25000]

It was all about their reputation after the first judgement rejected the claims on behalf of their children. They have incurred lawyers fees and court costs for the whole exercise. Whether Amaral will gain anything except the money it cost him to defend himself remains to be seen.

Well, we can presume after this time, his assets are unfrozen.

For anything else, time will tell.

[John]

Just to clarify something. The ECHR does not charge a fee unlike all courts in the UK.  Secondly, I'm quite sure the McCanns have access to all the legal advice they would ever want in order to launch an application to the ECHR. That would appear to mean that they have given up rather than have been forced to do so financially. The ruling by the Portuguese Supreme Court in favour of Amaral and the comments re their innocence must have been a crushing blow after ten years..