The Magnanimous and Clever McCanns

[debunker]

Have settled with Tonly Bennett.

I have always said that the McCanns have only used the libel laws to a limited extent for two reasons

1/ They do not want to stir up a hornets nest
2/ They want to warn off anyone likely to libel them.

The settlement with the Express Group brought money into the fund, but more importantly warned the rest of the press that any further libel would be met with court action. The Press (including the foreign press who distribute in the UK) have taken notice.

The settlement with Tony Bennett achieves their ends- he is silenced for ever and cannot appeal against the imposition on him of rules about what he can say about the McCanns, and it acts as a warning to any other 'Tall Poppy' who escapes from the forum underworld and starts making inroads into public awareness (HiDeHo beware!)

Yes.  A clear message has been sent out to those who think they can stalk and libel Kate and Gerry McCann and get away with it. Although I wouldn't have thought that Kate and Gerry McCann will be too bothered about a few dozen conspiracy theorists in forum-land.  As long as they keep their bile contained in forum-land and don't take it into the real world, then they can just be laughed at with their "substitute child" and "Government interference" nonsense.

I would imagine that Kate and Gerry, Ed Smethurst and others that Tony Bennett has stalked and libelled can now breathe a sigh of relief that Bennett has been made to cease and desist.

Was Ed Smethurst really worried ? And was there anything to worry about ?

Pissed off rather than worried in his case.

Imagine being stalked by that long streak of piss.

[AnneGuedes]

Basically he has to never mention anything about the case ever again. He is having to pay enough that will impoverish him for the rest of his life (or at least deny him its little pleasures) and provide some recompense to Carter Ruck who I believe to be acting entirely pro bono in this matter for publicity purposes.

I will later post his statement where once again he shows that he is either to stupid to understand the Law (and he used to be a solicitor) or is just misleading the public for effect.

What a silly man.

Could you please make it sure or refute it ?
Are you able to back up the otherwise defaming "for publicity purposes" ?
"Stupid", "silly man", "little pleasures denied"... I'm afraid it judges you more than it does Mr Bennett.

Doing such high profile work for the McCanns who have a generally positive public profile is good PR when they normally act for the rich and powerful.

His stupidity and silliness will be apparent when you see his response.

Having to give up £12.5k ofhis savings and pay £125 a month for ten years will restrict his beer money somewhat. It does allow him to keep his home and not have to declare bankruptcy and play the martyr.

As I said, clever and magnanimous!

I only agree with the "clever and magnanimous", though I would express it another way : clever thus magnanimous.
I really don't think Carter Ruck need any kind of publicity. They likely wouldn't appreciate your suggestion.
About their pro bono, can you please provide a link ?
Finally I wonder what kind of satisfaction you have in publicly claiming Mr Bennett is stupid and silly.

Being right....

Gosh ! Not only nurse but also judge and jury !

[amaraltheofficeboy]

the smear, allegations and innuendo of him was terrible. As well as the photos of his house and comments.

[amaraltheofficeboy]

and don't forget that bennett has also made a payment(s) to Kennedy

[AnneGuedes]

Have settled with Tonly Bennett.

I have always said that the McCanns have only used the libel laws to a limited extent for two reasons

1/ They do not want to stir up a hornets nest
2/ They want to warn off anyone likely to libel them.

The settlement with the Express Group brought money into the fund, but more importantly warned the rest of the press that any further libel would be met with court action. The Press (including the foreign press who distribute in the UK) have taken notice.

The settlement with Tony Bennett achieves their ends- he is silenced for ever and cannot appeal against the imposition on him of rules about what he can say about the McCanns, and it acts as a warning to any other 'Tall Poppy' who escapes from the forum underworld and starts making inroads into public awareness (HiDeHo beware!)

Yes.  A clear message has been sent out to those who think they can stalk and libel Kate and Gerry McCann and get away with it. Although I wouldn't have thought that Kate and Gerry McCann will be too bothered about a few dozen conspiracy theorists in forum-land.  As long as they keep their bile contained in forum-land and don't take it into the real world, then they can just be laughed at with their "substitute child" and "Government interference" nonsense.

I would imagine that Kate and Gerry, Ed Smethurst and others that Tony Bennett has stalked and libelled can now breathe a sigh of relief that Bennett has been made to cease and desist.

Was Ed Smethurst really worried ? And was there anything to worry about ?

Pissed off rather than worried in his case.

Imagine being stalked by that long streak of piss.

I never imagined a nurse would speak like this. See if in your dictionnaries nurse isn't connoted by care !

[Rachel Granada]

Anne Guedes said: Was Ed Smethurst really worried ? And was there anything to worry about ?

I would imagine that rather being worried, Mr Smethurst was getting rather peed off with Bennett's harrassment - pictures of his home posted on the net, a nasty letter written to the Solicitor's Body, attempts to smear his name due to some FB links.  Bennett even travelled to Mr Smethurst's home village during his stalking campaign.

Smethurst has been rather lenient with the costs, as have Kate and Gerry McCann.  They are to be applauded for said leniency.

[amaraltheofficeboy]

don't forget that because of bennett, Smethurst is libelled every day on twitter

[debunker]

Have settled with Tonly Bennett.

I have always said that the McCanns have only used the libel laws to a limited extent for two reasons

1/ They do not want to stir up a hornets nest
2/ They want to warn off anyone likely to libel them.

The settlement with the Express Group brought money into the fund, but more importantly warned the rest of the press that any further libel would be met with court action. The Press (including the foreign press who distribute in the UK) have taken notice.

The settlement with Tony Bennett achieves their ends- he is silenced for ever and cannot appeal against the imposition on him of rules about what he can say about the McCanns, and it acts as a warning to any other 'Tall Poppy' who escapes from the forum underworld and starts making inroads into public awareness (HiDeHo beware!)

Yes.  A clear message has been sent out to those who think they can stalk and libel Kate and Gerry McCann and get away with it. Although I wouldn't have thought that Kate and Gerry McCann will be too bothered about a few dozen conspiracy theorists in forum-land.  As long as they keep their bile contained in forum-land and don't take it into the real world, then they can just be laughed at with their "substitute child" and "Government interference" nonsense.

I would imagine that Kate and Gerry, Ed Smethurst and others that Tony Bennett has stalked and libelled can now breathe a sigh of relief that Bennett has been made to cease and desist.

Was Ed Smethurst really worried ? And was there anything to worry about ?

Pissed off rather than worried in his case.

Imagine being stalked by that long streak of piss.

I never imagined a nurse would speak like this. See if in your dictionnaries nurse isn't connoted by care !

You have obviously never socialised with nurses who come slightly ahead of Truck Drivers in the swearing stakes! That was restrained.

Goading me about being a nurse is not going to work, so you may as well give it up. You do no I am not a little feminine flower but a substantial male do you not. I used to play Loose head prop and linebacker in my youth for which you need brain, brawn and bodily presence.

[Rachel Granada]

and don't forget that bennett has also made a payment(s) to Kennedy

Bennett also travelled from Essex to Wales to harrass Arthur Cowley, one of the McCanns' PI team.

[gilet]

I think that Bennett has clearly demonstrated his stupidity in his total misunderstanding of the nature of the case which he faced in the High Court.

Everybody else understood that it was a simply judgement as to whether he had breached his undertakings or not.

Bennett stupidly tried to pretend that it was not and tried to introduce a spurious witness and totally irrelevant claims.

He was either deliberately attempting to disrupt the court or was being stupid.

Either way, it was a stupid thing to do. It got him a criminal record and serious costs to pay for absolutely no gain.

On the subject of the ruling against him, Bennett has been given a criminal record and has had to agree not to tell his lies any more. He has had to pay a token towards the costs.

That the McCanns and their lawyers (as well as Smethurst and Kennedy) have not taken him to the cleaners financially and demanded he be imprisoned for his actions is incredibly magnanimous.

That magnanimity is entirely separate from and not, as Anne Guedes claims, dependent on any cleverness.

It was well within their rights to demand far more money and immediate imprisonment. They simply chose not to do that.

It is also a clever compromise in that it, although punishing him for his criminal actions, allows Bennett total liberty to live a full life whilst permanently reminding him of the responsibilities which the Judge pointed out he had been ignoring.

[registrar]

Debunker wrote:

'I used to play Loose head prop and linebacker in my youth for which you need brain, brawn and bodily presence.'

unquote

good on you mate - what a guy - didn't you also reveal about your good self that you were a conscientious objector who got out of the draft - by buying bricks - and you lecture on scientific stuff around the world...etc. etc.

ENOUGH ALREADY ABOUT YOUR SUPPOSED SELF

It's the essence of your posts that (sometimes) interests me

Not your self - pronounced prowess in all fields

steady on fellow - you would not want to be accused of being an onanist now, would you?

[amaraltheofficeboy]

Debunker wrote:

'I used to play Loose head prop and linebacker in my youth for which you need brain, brawn and bodily presence.'

unquote

good on you mate - what a guy - didn't you also reveal about your good self that you were a conscientious objector who got out of the draft - by buying bricks - and you lecture on scientific stuff around the world...etc. etc.

ENOUGH ALREADY ABOUT YOUR SUPPOSED SELF

It's the essence of your posts that (sometimes) interests me

Not your self - pronounced prowess in all fields

steady on fellow - you would not want to be accused to be an onanist now, would you?

whilst I only caught the gist of you post, I would agree that no-one has to post their "credentials" here.

After all - who can check on the PhDs etc

[AnneGuedes]

Anne Guedes said: Was Ed Smethurst really worried ? And was there anything to worry about ?

I would imagine that rather being worried, Mr Smethurst was getting rather peed off with Bennett's harrassment - pictures of his home posted on the net, a nasty letter written to the Solicitor's Body, attempts to smear his name due to some FB links.  Bennett even travelled to Mr Smethurst's home village during his stalking campaign.

Smethurst has been rather lenient with the costs, as have Kate and Gerry McCann.  They are to be applauded for said leniency.

I wasn't at all aware Mr Bennett was the harassing type. I saw him as a poor clown with an idée fixe.

[registrar]

Debunker wrote:

'I used to play Loose head prop and linebacker in my youth for which you need brain, brawn and bodily presence.'

unquote

good on you mate - what a guy - didn't you also reveal about your good self that you were a conscientious objector who got out of the draft - by buying bricks - and you lecture on scientific stuff around the world...etc. etc.

ENOUGH ALREADY ABOUT YOUR SUPPOSED SELF

It's the essence of your posts that (sometimes) interests me

Not your self - pronounced prowess in all fields

steady on fellow - you would not want to be accused to be an onanist now, would you?

whilst I only caught the gist of you post, I would agree that no-one has to post their "credentials" here.

After all - who can check on the PhDs etc

Everytime a poster (of whatever colour) shoves his/her 'credentials' down other posters necks

I smell the proverbial - and stop reading their posts

There's a long line - Sentimental Agent, Logicman, Coldwater, The Author - and that awful profiler woman from the States

All were revealed to be frauds in the end 

[AnneGuedes]

Anne - if a complete stranger had taken to writing long articles about you on the internet, travelled long distances to visit your neighbourhood, taken photos of your house, visited your local pub, stalked your facebook page, implied that you keep the company of paedophiles etc would you have anything to worry about or not?

Rachel, I would of course ask help and not let myself be intimidated in such a grotesque way. I'm rather surprised because I saw in Lisbon court two fellows related (I think) to Mr Bennett and they seemed to be very inoffensive.