So seriously -Why was the Trial cancelled today?

[Mr Gray]

I am no newcomer to this case and probably know more than you do.

then you should be aware of just how many times amaral has run away from this case

[LagosBen]

as a newcomer are you aware of just how unlucky..or dishonest ...amaral has been with the health of his lawyers and those close to him...If I was a lawyer I would be reluctant to take amamral as a client as one of my family would almost certainly be run over by  a steam roller just as I was about to appear in court

  Never thought of it like that.

[LagosBen]

I am no newcomer to this case and probably know more than you do.

Therefore you might know if it was a serious medical condition or not. Why are our PT posters unwilling to answer a simple question.

[Rachel Granada]

I am no newcomer to this case and probably know more than you do.

Do share, Montclair.  What was the purported "stand alone evidence" that the PJ had?

Clearly not enough to warrant even an arrest, never mind chsrges.....

[Luz]

Seriously, why did G. McCann allegedly wanted to witness in the Trial on 27th September?

With thanks to Sharonl, an extract of the transcription of the interview given at the door of the Lisbon Court.

Gerry McCann in Lisbon, 27 September 2013 - shown on ITV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTyyXsyUeac   at 1:11

(UK reporter) Why is it important that you give evidence at this trial?

(G. McCann) Tch, well, the law’s changed (looks leftwards to Isabel Duarte), and I think errr I think that Kate and I know better than anyone else errr what we’ve experienced, and what we’ve gone through, and the fact of errr the file and errr ummm the damage that’s been caused to the search for Madeleine (Gerry nods)

[Redblossom]

Seriously, why did G. McCann allegedly wanted to witness in the Trial on 27th September?

With thanks to Sharonl, an extract of the transcription of the interview given at the door of the Lisbon Court.

Gerry McCann in Lisbon, 27 September 2013 - shown on ITV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTyyXsyUeac   at 1:11

(UK reporter) Why is it important that you give evidence at this trial?

(G. McCann) Tch, well, the law’s changed (looks leftwards to Isabel Duarte), and I think errr I think that Kate and I know better than anyone else errr what we’ve experienced, and what we’ve gone through, and the fact of errr the file and errr ummm the damage that’s been caused to the search for Madeleine (Gerry nods)

Why did they apply to be a witness at the eleventh hour? How can anyone expect to just fly in and pop into court and be heard just like that? Then be disappointed they couldnt? These thngs take some time and protocols I presume and if the law changed on Sept 1st his lawyer sat on this for nearly a month it seems. The defence also apparently have up to ten days to respond to these requests and the judge agree so how GM thought he might just fly in testify at drop of hat is beyond me...wasnt it Thursday night his request was put forward? Wouldnt his own lawyer and defence lawyers need time to prepare?  In any case, fate took over it seems and no one could be heard that day.


PS Luz I thnk the bit you  underlined means he was referring to knowing what was in the  files, presumably sayng different to whats in the book

[Benice]

Why did they apply to be a witness at the eleventh hour? How can anyone expect to just fly in and pop into court and be heard just like that? Then be disappointed they couldnt? These thngs take some time and protocols I presume and if the law changed on Sept 1st his lawyer sat on this for nearly a month it seems. The defence also apparently have up to ten days to respond to these requests and the judge agree so how GM thought he might just fly in testify at drop of hat is beyond me...wasnt it Thursday night his request was put forward? Wouldnt his own lawyer and defence lawyers need time to prepare?  In any case, fate took over it seems and no one could be heard that day.


PS Luz I thnk the bit you  underlined means he was referring to knowing what was in the  files, presumably sayng different to whats in the book

TBH Red, I have no idea as I am not privy to what goes on between the McCanns and their lawyer.   Portuguese law is nothing like UK law IMO, and so I can't even hazard a guess as to how it operates or why.   

 I do feel that the differences in Portuguese law added to the serious cultural differences will not favour the McCanns and it would not surprise me if they do not win their case - even though I totally believe that justice will not have been served if they don't.   IMO Amarals's book is libellous, it is littered with lies, half lies and lies by omission - not to mention the sly spiteful inuendo which pervades it.

I'm waiting to see if the fact that Amaral has never met or spoken to the McCanns is brought up in court - as for me that is the most deceitful part of his book as IMO he deliberately withholds that most important fact  - and I would not be surprised if many people - especially in Portugal have no idea that that is the case.

Obviously I don't expect you to agree with me, but you did ask me to look at this post - and I have answered it honestly.