More recent events related to Madeleine McCann's case

[Carana]

there is new information in the latest report however, and thst is that this individual cannot be prosecuted which suggests that this “rumour” has legs.

Not sure. If it was just idle bar-room banter and the guy had no idea why CB was listening, then it probably wouldn't be a crime. If, on the other hand, he passed over documents (e.g. of hotel / restaurant reservations), then he could be considered an accomplice (although that might be difficult to prove now). In any case, if he was simply an accomplice to what he may have assumed was simple burglary, he would probably have got away with just a fine.

In any event, whether or not he was an passive accomplice in any burglaries, prescription would have run out long out.

On the other hand, assuming this guy does exist, I agree with Davel that a chat might be of interest.

So... I'm not that it does have legs yet.

[G-Unit]

there is new information in the latest report however, and thst is that this individual cannot be prosecuted which suggests that this “rumour” has legs.

I think the PJ have denied all knowledge of any such person, so they're unlikely to have said the person can't be prosecuted.

[Vertigo Swirl]

I think the PJ have denied all knowledge of any such person, so they're unlikely to have said the person can't be prosecuted.

The PJ are notorious for leaking to their contacts in the media so I don’t think we can read anything into their public denials.

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

The story of the OC friend passing on information has been circulating since at least June 2020. I don’t see how “he can’t be prosecuted” suddenly makes it a story with more substance to it.

[Vertigo Swirl]

The story of the OC friend passing on information has been circulating since at least June 2020. I don’t see how “he can’t be prosecuted” suddenly makes it a story with more substance to it.

It may mean it has recently been discussedat the recent meeting between the Germans and Portuguese authorities when looking at what options are available to them.  Do you think the latest report was invented by CdM then? If so to what end?

[Billy Whizz Fan Club]

It may mean it has recently been discussedat the recent meeting between the Germans and Portuguese authorities when looking at what options are available to them.  Do you think the latest report was invented by CdM then? If so to what end?

Your first point makes sense.

I can’t comment on motives for newspaper stories but this case surely teaches us to take them all with at least a pinch of salt.

[G-Unit]

The PJ are notorious for leaking to their contacts in the media so I don’t think we can read anything into their public denials.

It has been alleged that the PJ leaked to the press, but not proved.

[Brietta]

I think the PJ have denied all knowledge of any such person, so they're unlikely to have said the person can't be prosecuted.

Did they?

You will have a cite for that then.

[Vertigo Swirl]

It has been alleged that the PJ leaked to the press, but not proved.

Perhaps you can explain how information known only to the police gets into the public domain then. 

[G-Unit]

Perhaps you can explain how information known only to the police gets into the public domain then.

In many examples the information wasn't quite correct, like Brunt's 100% DNA match. The McCann statements that a Spanish TV reporter claimed to have bore no relationship to the originals. Then there are those working with the police; translators, interpreters and so on. Not to mention family and friends of policemen who may have known snippets. Don't assume!

[Vertigo Swirl]

In many examples the information wasn't quite correct, like Brunt's 100% DNA match. The McCann statements that a Spanish TV reporter claimed to have bore no relationship to the originals. Then there are those working with the police; translators, interpreters and so on. Not to mention family and friends of policemen who may have known snippets. Don't assume!

Oh, is it ok if police leak to family and friends then, knowing it will likely get back to the media? 

[G-Unit]

Oh, is it ok if police leak to family and friends then, knowing it will likely get back to the media?

There were many stories quoting sources close to the investigation or friends of the McCanns. None of that is OK, but with journalists waving payments and eavesdropping on people the main problem is the lack of ethical standards in that industry imo.

[Vertigo Swirl]

There were many stories quoting sources close to the investigation or friends of the McCanns. None of that is OK, but with journalists waving payments and eavesdropping on people the main problem is the lack of ethical standards in that industry imo.

The main problem in this case is also unethical policemen on the make  IMO.

[Mr Gray]

There were many stories quoting sources close to the investigation or friends of the McCanns. None of that is OK, but with journalists waving payments and eavesdropping on people the main problem is the lack of ethical standards in that industry imo.

Sandra F   said Amaral leaked information and lied to her... Do you not accept that

[G-Unit]

Sandra F   said Amaral leaked information and lied to her... Do you not accept that

It took her a lot longer than the Smiths to come forward, didn't it?