| McCanns sue Portuguese newspaper
GERRY AND Kate McCann are planning to sue a Portuguese publication, Tal & Qual, for defamation.
At the centre of the action is a front page report in the newspaper on August 24, entitled “PJ believes that the parents killed Maddie�? where the words “killed Maddie�?were highlighted. According to a press release on behalf of the McCanns, the story continued on page seven, with the headline “PJ believes in the fault of the parents�?
The report allegedly implies that Madeleine died from an excess of drugs, which may have been sedatives.
In an official statement, the McCanns said: “This statement is without truth or evidence�? They strongly deny that they have ever given their children sedatives and they believe the allegations are “very serious and highly damaging to their professional and personal reputations�?
Gerry McCann said: “Kate and I have been deeply hurt by the report in Tal & Qual. We firmly believe the report was speculative, defamatory and published despite official statements to the contrary�?
A court in Porto will deal with the case against the publication’s director, Emídio Fernando, and journalist Catarina Vaz. Gerry McCann said: “We hope that this action will encourage responsible reporting in the future.�?BR>
Meanwhile, the Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, where Madeleine was due to start from yesterday has left a desk open for her in the classroom. Children and teachers said a prayer for her and lit a candle.
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