Madeleine McCann's parents launch libel action against Portuguese detective
THE parents of Madeleine McCann are set to launch a claim for libel against Portuguese detective Goncalo Amaral.
The McCann's were at a Lisbon court today for the opening session of their libel action against the former Portuguese detective.
Kate and Gerry McCann are seeking 1.2 million euro (1,085,000) in damages from Goncalo Amaral at the trial which opened this morning.
The retired police inspector last year published a book about Madeleine's disappearance during a holiday in southern Portugal more than two years ago. She has not been found.
The girl's parents say the book, which alleges Madeleine is dead, defames them.
The trial is expected to last at least four days, though the McCanns were expected to attend only the first day.
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