Credibility and journalism

As a journalist since 1982, I always did my best to check and confirm, with several and reliable sources, all facts and information in the articles I published, either alone or co-authored. Serious allegations were raised by Joana Morais, a blogger that I know and respect, concerning the credibility of Mr. Duarte Levy, with whom I co-authored many articles about Madeleine Mccann's investigation.

My credibility is also seriously damaged, due to my association with him. A journalist's credibility takes a long time to build but it's a fragile thing. A single mistake is enough to destroy it. Once lost, it's almost impossible to have it back. So, I decided to stop writing about this case.

Time – and the persistent work of so many people, in hundreds of blogs and dozens of forums, analyzing the large amount of information available – will show what is truth and what is not truth. In the end, I believe, truth will prevail – and that is the most important.

Posted by Paulo Reis

What is happening?

A number of people have asked me what is happening to the detailed reports, especially relating to a forensic examination of the crèche records, prepared by of one of the investigative firms with which I have been working. The Leicestershire Police has never formally acknowledged receiving the reports and has not responded to emails and telephone calls. They are thus in a position where they could deny ever receiving the reports.

I understand that the reports have not been forwarded to Portugal and that the crèche records have still not been forensically examined. This again raises the possibility of a “cover up” or gross incompetence by the British authorities, including the politicians, Police, Home Office, Foreign Office and Forensic Science Service.

But the subject will be pursued and all the relevant reports and papers will be handed over – soon... - to the head of the Public Prosecutors Office with a formal request to re-open the investigation based on new evidence which will be presented. So please be patient.

Paulo Reis

The top statement was written by Paulo Reis yesterday and the second one 23rd April so what has happened that he given up on the case?

Jacqui67 wrote:The top statement was written by Paulo Reis yesterday and the second one 23rd April so what has happened that he given up on the case?

I think this is about Duarte Levy and he must think others dont trust him now which is a shame because he was a good journalist.

Allstar wrote:

Jacqui67 wrote:The top statement was written by Paulo Reis yesterday and the second one 23rd April so what has happened that he given up on the case?

I think this is about Duarte Levy and he must think others dont trust him now which is a shame because he was a good journalist.

I hope he doesn't let the case drop!! We need all the good journalism we can get!

That bloody stupid Duarte Levy has alot to answer for!

eddie wrote:

Allstar wrote:

Jacqui67 wrote:The top statement was written by Paulo Reis yesterday and the second one 23rd April so what has happened that he given up on the case?

I think this is about Duarte Levy and he must think others dont trust him now which is a shame because he was a good journalist.

I hope he doesn't let the case drop!! We need all the good journalism we can get!

That bloody stupid Duarte Levy has alot to answer for!

I cant see him dropping it just because some other money grabber tried to make money from a childs case. He's not to blame for being conned by him. The majority of the Mac employees are being conned too and the're still around.

Duarte Levy - anagram - 'Evade truly.'