Researching and compiling this video opened my eyes, particularly on a couple of points. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HiDeHoCONTROVERSYofMadeleineMcCann/
It appears that the 'Express apology' may not have been because they were admitting the reports were lies. Apparently they were aware that it was possible for the McCanns to sue them because they were unable to name their sources due to the Portuguese secrecy laws.
An important difference
David Pilditch witness statement to Leveson Inquiry claims his articles were TRUTHFUL AND ACCURATE!
Thanks to JillyCL The Maddie Case Files dedicated compilation of press reports in Chronological order http://themaddiecasefiles.com/topic5313-10.html it is possible to see how ABRUPTLY the news reports stopped following the testimony of Goncalo Amaral's witnesses in Lisbon on Jan 12th 2010.
Gerry left the court early and unexpectedly returned back to UK after 50 news articles about the cadaver dogs and blood in their apartment appeared in UK newspapers on January 13th.
Damage control?
Was he successful and that is the reason there were NO articles 4 days later?.....(except...one sneaked through on January 21st....about the 'Gaspar' statement!)
