Madeleine McCann's parents had to pay nearly £7,000 for libel battle

Katherine Lawton - DailyMail - 10/01
The couple lost a 13-year libel battle in September with Goncalo Amaral, who made 'unfounded' claims they were involved in their daughter's disappearance.

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann Gerry and Kate had to pay out nearly £7,000 - using funds raised to search for their daughter - for a libel battle with a former Portuguese police chief. 

The couple lost the 13-year battle in September with Goncalo Amaral, who made 'unfounded' claims they were involved...
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