Re: Sky Live Day 1 - 12/01/10

**AnnaEsse** Tue 12 Jan - 10:04

Beattie wrote:
AnnaEsse wrote:
Beattie wrote:Iv"e just checked out sky live and there is nothing after the 9.05am comment, does this mean something wrong with sky or nothing to report because the doors are closed? No photos of the crowds behind the barriers, or
Police outside the Courthouse, maybe sky have been told to "move on".

It's gone too quiet! I may have to do the washing-up if this carries on!

I gather you are having the same problem, nothing since 9.05am.maybe sky jumped the gun, but surely they would have known if the Hearing was being held in camera? If there was a technical hitch, sky would have
announced it by now.

Guess you can safely do the washing up , Iv"e just checked out Sky News and they are saying "follow live
coverage on Live Blog@skynews.com. Is that a different link to the one we have? They just showed photos of the M cCanns arriving at the Courthouse, looking relaxed.

I might have to break out the emergency supplies of chocolate!

**Alfiefinn** Tue 12 Jan - 10:09

Sod the chocolate - I may have to resort to vodka Sky Live Day 1 - 12/01/10 - Page 2 294124

I can't stand this tension.... Sky Live Day 1 - 12/01/10 - Page 2 497573

**kitti** Tue 12 Jan - 10:10

Perhaps mr amaral has caught swine flu like me!!!!

By the way, did anyone email mr amaral to wish him luck, i did.

**Annabel** Tue 12 Jan - 10:11

He's also posting on twitter

http://twitter.com/JondiPaolo

Guest Tue 12 Jan - 10:18

Alfiefinn wrote:Sod the chocolate - I may have to resort to vodka I can't stand this tension....

I know, I turned the phone off, made a packed lunch and a Thermos of Coffee and it is all for nothing.!!!!

Watching Alastair Campbell being questioned about the Iraq War, he is not getting away with dodging
questions.

**MaryB** Tue 12 Jan - 10:24

Hmm. disabled comments. They won't like what people will say. Well the McCanns want justice for Madeleine. I know we have all wanted justice for Madeleine for a very long time.

Guest Tue 12 Jan - 10:26

10:25
jondipaolo:
The legal teams have arrived. Goncalo Amaral is sitting on one of the benches at the side of the court, around 15ft away from the McCanns.

**Annabel** Tue 12 Jan - 10:29

10:23 jondipaolo: We’re sitting two rows behind the McCanns. The benches at the back of the courtroom are full of journalists from the UK and Portugal.
Tuesday January 12, 2010 10:23 jondipaolo

**fred** Tue 12 Jan - 10:32

Annabel wrote:10:23 jondipaolo: We’re sitting two rows behind the McCanns. The benches at the back of the courtroom are full of journalists from the UK and Portugal.
Tuesday January 12, 2010 10:23 jondipaolo

So it isn't behind closed doors then, that's great.
Sandra Felgeiras is outside, poor woman is soaked and almost getting blown away, gave a alongish report on the witnesses for Mr Amaral, said about thepolice from LP refusing to come, the one who did the translations(?)

**Annabel** Tue 12 Jan - 10:34

# On the wall above the judge's chair is a large 3D frieze depicting the judgement of Solomon - complete with baby being held up by swordsman. 3 minutes ago from web

1. A clerk carrying a large bundle of files has just come in, but we're still waiting for the judge. less than 5 seconds ago from web

**MaryB** Tue 12 Jan - 10:38

AnnaEsse wrote:
ann_chovey wrote:McCanns to arrive shortly......kick off in half an hour. Notice Martin Brunt saying 'Mr Amaral' and 'The McCanns'!

Didn't it used to be Kate and Gerry?

It used to be tragic kate and gerry, devastated kate and gerry. Who would have known looking at the photograph of them coming out of church that day.

Guest Tue 12 Jan - 10:40

10:39

jondipaolo:
The judge has arrived - a young woman! Proceedings should now be able to get under way.

**Annabel** Tue 12 Jan - 10:41

# One of the policemen set to give evidence will do so by video link tomorrow, we are told. less than a minute ago from web

Roasted Arizona Tue 12 Jan - 10:41

I wonder whether the 'young woman' has got kids.........wonder if it will influence the outcome, being a woman rather than a man...just thinking out loud!

**kitti** Tue 12 Jan - 10:42

Perhaps gerry will try to 'flirt' with the young judge lol

it's me again Tue 12 Jan - 10:42

Go Goncalo.
This isn't getting the housework done is it? oh well!
am very proud of myself for having a live link on one tab and blogs on another tab; to think before Madeleine disappeared middle aged me didn't even know what a blog was.

May she be in peace, wherever she is.

**fred** Tue 12 Jan - 10:43

kitti wrote:Perhaps gerry will try to 'flirt' with the young judge lol

That would be the kiss of death Sky Live Day 1 - 12/01/10 - Page 2 294124

**Heartsease** Tue 12 Jan - 10:43

Please God, let justice be done in that courtroom.

**tanszi** Tue 12 Jan - 10:45

kiti sorry youve got swine flu - hope you get better soon.

its me again, yes im now twittering like no tomorrow, love that jp person in the courtroom

**AnnaEsse** Tue 12 Jan - 10:46

Roasted Arizona wrote:I wonder whether the 'young woman' has got kids.........wonder if it will influence the outcome, being a woman rather than a man...just thinking out loud!

I'm wondering too.

Has kids: might not be too impressed by serial neglecters or might do it herself!

No kids: no understanding of what children need.

Young woman might be an advantage from the point of view of most male judges might be masons!

**Annabel** Tue 12 Jan - 10:47

1. Mr Amaral's lawyer addresses the court, speaking very slowly and deliberately.

**AnnaEsse** Tue 12 Jan - 10:47

fred wrote:
kitti wrote:Perhaps gerry will try to 'flirt' with the young judge lol

That would be the kiss of death

Sky Live Day 1 - 12/01/10 - Page 2 477442

**Annabel** Tue 12 Jan - 10:48

1. He is declaring the 'principle of contradiction' - the legal basis for Mr Amaral's argument to be made.

1. Mr Amaral's lawyer has said that the McCanns should take the stand in order to answer questions.

it's me again Tue 12 Jan - 10:48

I wonder if the link will be from the copper who is 'on leave', or from the UK? maybe rogatory letters can be speeded through if the will is there....

Amen Heartsease

(two at home with swine flu here)

keepingmum Tue 12 Jan - 10:49

It's been women who have wanted to hear my views on the McCanns all along and have shared my doubts after listening. I think a young woman is a good choice - I hope.

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