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McCanns drop bid to release files

By John Hirst

McCanns drop bid to release files

Kate and Gerry McCann have withdrawn a bid at the High Court for police to release documents on the search for their missing daughter Madeleine.

The move came after Leicestershire Police agreed to disclose 81 pieces of information about the investigation.

Portuguese media last week reported the investigation would be closed because of a lack of evidence.

Madeleine, of Rothley, Leics, went missing in Praia da Luz on 3 May 2007. She was three years old at the time.

Given that there are 11,000 pieces of information held by the Leicestershire Police, allowing the McCanns to see 81 pieces is just a wee drop in the ocean. So much for their big splash of publicity. With Clarence Mitchell, the McCanns can talk the talk but cannot walk the walk.

Full post as published by prisonlawinsideout on July 07, 2008 (boomark / email).