The book the truth of the lie, which promises controversial revelations on the maddie case, is launched tomorrow. The truth of the lie, it was taken off the shelves for several months before being allowed back on sale. The truth about the lie is set to release in the uk. On friday the mccanns lost an appeal in portugals supreme court to stop his first book from going back on the shelves there. Oct 30, 2010 his book, maddie a verdade da mentira the truth of the lie, is an account of the investigation over which he presided, in the hunt for the missing girl, madeleine mccann. Kate and gerry mccann warn excop goncalo amaral not to. I believe after the book things got worse and were compounded because we were in a more desperate situation and felt defeated. The mccanns have already fought a costly legal battle over mr amarals first book on the case.
The truth of the lie by goncalo amaral by goncalo amaral. Truth of the lie english version printed truth for madeleine. Bbc news new madeleine mccann leads filed away, says father. Jubilant mr amaral is finishing off the final chapter of his newlypenned book while taking a break in switzerland. Detective who blamed maddie mccanns parents writes book daily. But those judgements were later thrown out by portugals highest court. Their appearance will mark the end of the trial, but a final ruling on the case is not expected. Bbc news madeleine mccann book appeal lost by detective. Jul 08, 2014 the mccanns are suing over the allegations in mr amarals book, the truth of the lie, which included suggestions they hid madeleines body after she died in an accident and faked an abduction. I believe whats in mr amarals book and the documentary is very distressing to adults. Jan 31, 2017 in defence, mr amaral argued that claims in his book, the truth of the lie, originated from the police investigation into the little girls disappearance. The mccanns also felt free because they decided to write a book, he observed. Mr amaral claims that madeleine died in a praia da luz holiday apartment in portugal. Truth of the lie english version printed truth for.
From my big desk anna andress, without whos tireless efforts in translating from the french to english, none of this would be possible. Madeleine mccann police officer will not have to pay. Kate mccann thought about not being around anymore after the publication of goncalo amarals book, the truth of the lie, according to. Apr 28, 2015 the former police officer can appeal against the ruling.
The mccanns said last night that they would scrutinise any british publication with a view to possible legal action. Full documentary banned by the mccanns overturned truth of. Goncalo amaral we will recall was the portuguese detective on the ground who searched for missing madeleine, although there was no evidence of an actual abduction, and also investigated madeleines. The mccanns lawyer, isabel duarte, said the judge had confirmed the original decision, which meant the book could not be reproduced or sold and mr amaral could not give interviews or statements about his theory in the book. Certainly, this book responds to the need i felt to defend myself, having been discredited by the institution for which i worked for more than twentysix years, without. Legal and media machine hit portuguese detective who led. Nov 16, 2008 we read that detective goncalo amarals book maddie.
Certainly, this book responds to the need i felt to defend myself, having been discredited by the institution for which i worked for more than twentysix. Certainly, this book responds to the need i felt to defend myself, having been discredited by the institution for which i worked for more than twentysix years, without being. The mccanns are suing over the allegations in mr amarals book, the truth of the lie, which included suggestions they hid madeleines body after she. Nov 15, 2010 an appeal court in lisbon last month overturned an injunction obtained by the couple banning publication of mr amarals book, maddie. Goncalo amarals book truth of the lie hits the uk amid. Madeleine mccanns parents win libel payout bbc news. Jun 16, 2014 the mccanns are suing mr amaral for libel over the claims he made in his book the truth of the lie. Goncarlo amarals a verdade da mentira the truth about the lie, presently under a temporary gagging order in portugal, can be read in english at any of the following sites. The truth of the lie, the news today 9sep09,that yet again mr. Kate and gerry are already planning to sue retired portuguese cop goncalo amaral, 48, over allegations in his book. It comes just days after portugals supreme court ruled that his first book the truth of the lie, which alleges the youngster had died and kate and gerry mccann had covered it up, could be published.
In 2008 goncalo amaral released the truth of the lie, documenting his five months leading the police investigation into madeleine mccanns disappearance. Despite the books obvious popularity, especially in mr. The book by goncalo amaral, the former portuguese police chief, in which he says he is convinced madeleine mccann died in the vacation. Detective set to publish mccann book in britain the independent. I have the right to publish any book in the uk and the british people have the right to be able to read and know about what may have. He is confident his sequel to maddie the truth of the lie could be a big hit. Mr amaral and his publishers should not mistake a lack of action yet for any lack of longterm action.
I believe after the book things got worse and were compounded because we. On thursday, lisbons main civil court upheld an injunction banning mr amarals book maddie. Jan 15, 2010 goncarlo amarals a verdade da mentira the truth about the lie, presently under a temporary gagging order in portugal, can be read in english at any of the following sites. Goncalo amaral we will recall was the portuguese detective on the ground who searched for missing madeleine, although there was no evidence of an actual abduction, and also investigated madeleines parents kate and gerry mccann leading. A summary of the key points from maddie, the truth of the lie this summary obviously cannot cover every single point raised in the book but it covers most of the main points 1 goncalo amaral starts by thanking family and friends, anonymous citizens who supported him and also cybernauts and bloggers who defended the cause of truth and. Sep 12, 20 kate mccann thought about not being around anymore after the publication of goncalo amarals book, the truth of the lie, according to psychologist alan pike, who supported the. Goncalo amarals the truth about a lie goncalo amarals book the truth about a lie was published in july 2008. Goncalo amarals book truth of the lie hits the uk amid outrage from the mccanns.
A mordaca inglesa the english gag in his second book, the english gag, he suggests there is something significant about a pink blanket which he claims disappeared on the night the threeyearold vanished from the resort of praia da luz in 2007. Files this file photo taken on july 24, 2008 shows former policia judiciaria crime police detective goncalo amaral posing near a poster with his book entitled maddie. Exmccann police officer libel trial delayed itv news. His book, maddie a verdade da mentira the truth of the lie, is an account of the investigation over which he presided, in the hunt for the missing girl, madeleine mccann. The controversial book triggered a protracted and bitter legal battle with kate and gerry mccann.
The book has already sold 180,000 copies in europe. Also to internet bloggers and surfers and others who defended the cause of truth and justice. Portugals supreme court ruled that his first book the truth of the lie, which alleges the youngster had died and kate and gerry mccann had covered it up, could be published. A verdade da mentira, the truth of the lie 1 book summary.
Goncalo amaral, who led the initial portuguese police probe into maddies 2007 disappearance, has cruelly claimed kate and gerry mccann invented her abduction to cover up for her accidental death. It has been put back on sale in portugal, despite the legal actions taken against it by the prime suspects in the case as a court has ruled that it is fact. A verdade da mentira the truth about the lie english. In defence, mr amaral argued that claims in his book, the truth of the lie, originated from the police investigation into the little girls. The work has the signature of the man who directed great part of the investigations but ended up being removed. An appeal court in lisbon last month overturned an injunction obtained by the couple banning publication of mr amarals book, maddie.
Former portuguese police chief goncalo amaral says madeleine. August 4 thousands of pages of evidence from the portuguese police files in the exhaustive investigation into madeleines disappearance are made public. Madeleine mccanns parents faced fresh heartache last night as a bestseller on the case hit britain. We read that detective goncalo amarals book maddie. Nearly a year later, the mccanns lawyers filed a libel suit in the lisbon court claiming that his book had damaged the search for madeleine and had caused them immense emotional distress. Jun 05, 2019 goncalo amaral, who led the initial portuguese police probe into maddies 2007 disappearance, has cruelly claimed kate and gerry mccann invented her abduction to cover up for her accidental death. Exmadeleine mccann police chief goncalo amaral earned. The lies about me, the manipulation is not exactly against the citizen goncalo amaral. All his assets are frozen so amazing support with a fund to cover costs of. Following court action in 2009, the truth of the lie was banned and the mccanns successfully sued mr amaral for 500,000 euros. July 24 mr amaral publishes a book about the case, entitled the truth of the lie, in which he alleges that the young girl died in her familys holiday flat. Mr amaral, whose bestselling book the truth of the lie was the subject of costly legal action by the mccanns, said he felt like a free man when the injunction on his book was overturned by the appeals court in october last year.
Files this file photo taken on july 24, 2008 shows former policia judiciaria crime police detective goncalo amaral posing near a poster with his. Mr amaral said the document is in the files and that as early as the 4th of may there were questions, which explains the question mark after kidnapping. The portuguese detective whose book pointed the finger at maddies. Mr amarals lawyers said the material in his book came from official police files for the investigation, many of which were made public when the case was shelved in august 2008. Apr 19, 2019 following court action in 2009, the truth of the lie was banned and the mccanns successfully sued mr amaral for 500,000 euros. Mar 31, 2011 mr amaral claims that madeleine died in a praia da luz holiday apartment in portugal. The mccanns said last night that they would scrutinise any british. Detectives book claims madeleine mccann died in apartment uk. Mr and mrs mccann, both 41, from rothley, leicestershire, flew to portugal this week to hear mr amaral attempt to overturn their ban on his book, maddie. Mccanns lawyers are trying to show that amarals book, the truth of the lie, had hampered the search for their daughter and exacerbated their anguish. They were against the investigator who knew their weaknesses and was going to catch them sooner or later.
July 24 mr amaral publishes a book about the case, entitled the truth of the lie, in which he alleges that the young girl died in her familys holiday flat on the day she went missing. Goncalo amaral is being gagged, his book the truth of the lie has been banned here in the uk. Mr amaral was the officer initially in charge of the investigation and made. Kate and gerry mccann warn portuguese policeman over book. I recently contacted amazon to find out when the english version of snr amarals book, the truth of the lie, would be available in light of the supreme courts decision to overturn the ban. Amaral can speak the 9 questions that carterruck dont. Mr amaral will face immediate and swift legal action if he in any way. Amaral s home country portugal, as well as many other countries, after a successful, contrived court.
Mccanns son asked about madeleine claims world news. The national republican guard, the police security service, the maritime authority, the volunteer firemen of lagos, the civil protection of the algarve, and particularly the staff of the city halls of lagos and portimao, in particular, its president. Earlier this month he had an injunction banning the sale of the truth of the lie lifted by the portuguese courts. Jun 22, 2012 attention april 2015 mccanns sue goncalo amaral for. The book is factual being based on the portugese police files. Feb 05, 2017 goncalo amaral was ordered to pay 500,000 euro. Here at truth for madeleine we have the exclusive first copy of mr. Amarals book the forbidden investigation to be finally. Goncalo amaral, the former coordinator of the madeleine mccann investigation, has contacted the editor of his book, maddie. However, the truth of the lie can be downloaded as a pdf from the internet foc. We must remember that in trying to bring us the truth about what really happened to madeleine mr amaral gave up his job many years ahead of his normal retirement date, thus losing huge amounts of both salary and pension. This is the foreword from the french version translated by annaesse. Mr amaral and his publishers should not mistake a lack of action yet for any.
Full documentary banned by the mccanns overturned truth. Goncalo can argue that he is entitled to sue mr and mrs mccann for both. A verdade da mentira the truth about the lie english version. All his assets are frozen so amazing support with a fund to cover costs of his.
Kate also revealed that claims about her role in madeleleines disappearance written in amarals book, the truth of the lie has had a devastating effect on her family. Outrage at book cop accuses mccanns by jerry lawton, 28 august 2008. Boris johnson to tell brits they can have picnics and unlimited. The truth about the lie, has already sold an estimated 180,000 copies in europe, and mr amarals representatives are trying find a british publisher. They are suing for libel over claims he made in his book, the truth of the lie. Anxious and fearful in the truth of the lie, mr amaral alleged madeleine had died in. They have assured me that they will contact the publisher to request stockpiles of the book and hope that it will be on sale soon. Former portuguese police chief goncalo amaral says. Certainly, this book responds to the need i felt to defend myself, having been discredited by the institution for which i worked for more than twentysix years, without being given any chance to. After the hearing, mr amaral refused to consider defeat.
A controversial book by the former head of the investigation into the. Madeleine mccanns parents to lodge complaint against. It is another step and i always said we were prepared to go to the european court of human rights. We must remember that in trying to bring us the truth about what really happened to madeleine mr amaral. The french title of goncalo amaral s book, a verdade da mentira, is, maddie. It has been put back on sale in portugal, despite the legal actions taken against it by the prime suspects in. Is it true that mr amaral and his publishers have made.