Madeleine McCann - Page 89

Osem · 14-09-2007, 15:05

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Originally Posted by TheNorm

If people refused to buy these rags there would be no "McCann type" stories.

Remember what happened after Hillsborough in 1989?

That's probably true but sadly Sky News is rapidly becoming TV's tabloid equivalent. Another topic I know but I've never missed Sky's dubious output since the VM v. Sky row.

SMHarman · 14-09-2007, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Chris T

If I felt I was in danger of an unsafe conviction and imprisonment in a foreign country, I don't think I'd take the chance.

In either country it is going to be difficult to find an appropriate jury that has not been biased / influenced by the media. I'd probably be a good candidate as I can't pick up a copy of the Sun, Mirror, Mail etc on the Subway and press coverage over here is minimal.

Osem · 14-09-2007, 15:10

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Originally Posted by iglu

The McCanns are close to signing Phil Hall, the former NoTW editor, as their PR guru. He is the PR guy of Lady Mucka, Heather Mills. He is the guy, that in his zenith, filmed Newcastle's Chairman Freddy Shepherd in a Spanish bordelo, what a top piece of journalism that was. He also taped Dallaglio, claiming to be a drug dealer...

Although I didn't hear any mention of his possible new role I wonder if this is the same guy I heard on TV today (ex NOTW Editor) who was bemoaning the adverse coverage the McCanns are getting? Apparently standards have fallen because in his time all stories were thoroughly checked and sources verified before anything went to print..... Course they were, course they were...

iglu · 14-09-2007, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Osem

That's probably true but sadly Sky News is rapidly becoming TV's tabloid equivalent. Another topic I know but I've never missed Sky's dubious output since the VM v. Sky row.

It's amazing: News Corp mis-spelt Phil Hall's name as "Phill Hall" and you could see typo in the Sun, Times, Sky News, Fox News to name a few (Some of the typos have been corrected since then)

danielf · 14-09-2007, 15:23

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Originally Posted by SMHarman

In either country it is going to be difficult to find an appropriate jury that has not been biased / influenced by the media. I'd probably be a good candidate as I can't pick up a copy of the Sun, Mirror, Mail etc on the Subway and press coverage over here is minimal.

Does Portugal have a jury system? In many countries the guilty/not guilty verdict is handed out by the judge (or a panel of judges for more severe crimes).

**Damien** · 14-09-2007, 15:23

It's all another example of the horrible excuse for a press we have in this country. None the less they are only appealing to what people want. If everyone was truly disgusted with their output they would not buy the paper.

They are setting up and knocking down the McCanns, it's why you should not evolve emotion in such a case. The entire country went on a press-led emotional frenzy and that seems to now be turning into a backlash.

Osem · 14-09-2007, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Damien

It's all another example of the horrible excuse for a press we have in this country. None the less they are only appealing to what people want. If everyone was truly disgusted with their output they would not buy the paper.

They are setting up and knocking down the McCanns, it's why you should not evolve emotion in such a case. The entire country went on a press-led emotional frenzy and that seems to now be turning into a backlash.

That depends on why those people buy those papers. If they simply like, for example, the sports content they're not going to give a damn about the latest McCann stories elsewhere. I think a lot of people buy these rags out of habit almost as much as anything else and when this McCann business is ancient history they'll still be buying the same old rubbish.

Saaf_laandon_mo · 14-09-2007, 15:35

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Originally Posted by danielf

Does Portugal have a jury system? In many countries the guilty/not guilty verdict is handed out by the judge (or a panel of judges for more severe crimes).

I'm not 100% but I think the accused can request for a trial by jury and there are more than one judge sitting on the case

**Damien** · 14-09-2007, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Osem

That depends on why those people buy those papers. If they simply like, for example, the sports content they're not going to give a damn about the latest McCann stories elsewhere. I think a lot of people buy these rags out of habit almost as much as anything else and when this McCann business is ancient history they'll still be buying the same old rubbish.

Most likely your correct. Especially the habit that people get into.

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LOL. Look at the type of pictures the Daily Mail now choses for the McCanns.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...e_id=1770&ct=5

A far cry from the more positive pictures they put up

14-09-2007, 16:09

Oh my god NOOOOO the press are turning on the mc'canns gees never saw that coming. Come on people this was always going to happen how can anyone act shocked. As for hiring a PR guy sorry but i always associate PR with covering up something bad or putting a spin on something so hiring one doesn't make me think anything good. While i will not join the "they did it" brigade their actions at times are not those i automatically think yes they are innocent.

**Damien** · 14-09-2007, 16:10

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"I cannot believe Murat is no longer being investigated," said a source close to the McCanns.

"He is lying about being there on the night. They cannot understand why it hasn't been followed up why Murat lied. Kate and Gerry are being scapegoated."

Not sure if this is true, but if it is, then it's hardly fair from those who were claiming the McCanns were being smeared.

lostandconfused · 14-09-2007, 16:11

i think its also a bit of payback from the newspapers aswell.

When it was first announced the mccan's used the press to get as much coverage to try and find their daughter (as im sure every parent would)

But now that it turns out that they could have been involved all along, im sure some of the editors are going to have bad feelings towards them as they would feel like they have been used.

14-09-2007, 16:34

Will wait for that to be comfirmed Damien before i comment on that.

sir_drinks_alot · 14-09-2007, 22:24

Maybe it's time to rename this thread now

Mr_love_monkey · 14-09-2007, 22:32

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Originally Posted by sir_drinks_alot

Maybe it's time to rename this thread now

Not sure it's something to grin about?