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Judges Should Be Dismissed for Bias in Favor of Madeleine McCann Suspect, Says Prosecution In a dramatic turn of events, the prosecution in the Madeleine McCann case has called for the dismissal of the presiding judges, citing concerns over their alleged bias in favor of the main suspect, Christian Brueckner. Brueckner, a German national, was charged with abducting and murdering three-year-old Madeleine McCann in 2007 while on vacation in Portugal. The case has been highly publicized and has captivated the attention of the world. According to the prosecution, the judges have made several rulings that appear to favor Brueckner. They point to the decision to allow the defendant to remain silent during questioning and to keep secret certain evidence from the jury. The prosecution claims that these rulings have created an unfair advantage for Brueckner and have prejudiced the trial. They argue that the judges have failed to remain impartial and are acting with bias. “We have serious concerns about the impartiality of the judges in this case,” said the lead prosecutor. “Their rulings have consistently favored the defendant and have made it impossible for us to present our case fairly.” The defense team for Brueckner has strongly denied the allegations of bias. They argue that the judges are simply following the law and that the prosecution is attempting to distract from the lack of evidence against their client. “My client is innocent of these charges,” said Brueckner’s lawyer. “The prosecution is simply trying to undermine the credibility of the court by making unfounded accusations.” The court has yet to rule on the prosecution’s request to dismiss the judges. If the judges are dismissed, it could lead to the trial being delayed or even scrapped. The Madeleine McCann case has been a long-running and complex investigation. The disappearance of the young girl has haunted her family and friends for years. The upcoming trial is seen as a crucial opportunity to bring closure to the case and provide justice for Madeleine and her loved ones.German Prosecutors Accuse Judges of Bias in Rape Trial Involving Suspect in Madeleine McCann CaseGerman Prosecutors Accuse Judges of Bias in Rape Trial Involving Suspect in Madeleine McCann Case In a striking development, prosecutors in a rape trial against Christian Brückner, also implicated in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, have made a rare motion to dismiss the three presiding judges, accusing them of bias in the defendant’s favor. Brückner, a convicted pedophile and rapist, is facing charges for five sex offenses allegedly committed in Portugal, including three rapes and two indecent exposures. The trial is separate from the McCann case, in which Brückner is the prime suspect according to German authorities. The prosecution’s motion, filed with the Brunswick Public Prosecutor’s Office, alleges that the judges have displayed a bias in favor of Brückner. If the motion is upheld, the entire trial would need to be conducted anew. This move follows a setback for prosecutors, who had an arrest warrant related to the sex offenses trial revoked earlier this week. The court ruled that the criteria for the warrant’s issuance were not met. Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007. Brückner was named as a prime suspect in 2020 but has not been charged in connection with her disappearance. The trial continues, with a decision on the prosecution’s motion expected on August 5, 2024.Judges should be dismissed for bias in favor of Madeleine McCann suspect, says prosecution The prosecution in the Madeleine McCann case has called for the dismissal of two judges over alleged bias in favor of the prime suspect, Christian Brueckner. Brueckner, a German national, is currently in custody in Germany on unrelated charges, but is also the main suspect in the disappearance of McCann, who vanished from a holiday apartment in Portugal in 2007. The prosecution has argued that the two judges, who oversaw the initial stages of the investigation into McCann’s disappearance, were biased in favor of Brueckner and should be removed from the case. The judges have denied any bias, and the defense has also opposed the prosecution’s request for their dismissal. The court is expected to make a ruling on the prosecution’s request in the coming weeks. The case has been closely watched by the public, and has been marked by a number of twists and turns. Brueckner was initially identified as a suspect in the case in 2020, but was not charged until the following year. The trial is expected to begin later this year.