Jessica Parker, a correspondent based in Berlin, reported that the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is facing a new charge unrelated to the case. Christian Brückner is set to appear in court next week for allegedly insulting a prison staff member. The specific details of the accusation have not been disclosed, but if found guilty, it could potentially prolong his current prison sentence, which is set to conclude in September.
Madeleine McCann went missing from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, located in Portugal’s Algarve region, in 2007. The case has gained global attention as one of the most high-profile unsolved missing person cases. Brückner was not identified as a suspect in her disappearance until the year 2020, when German investigators classified the case as a murder inquiry. Despite being a convicted child sex offender with a history of various other crimes, Brückner has never been officially charged in the McCann case and continues to deny any involvement.
As Brückner’s release date approaches in September 2025, prosecutors are racing against time to prevent his potential disappearance. Last year, he was acquitted of multiple sex offence allegations, including rape and child sex abuse charges dating back to between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal. Currently, Brückner is due to appear in court in Lehrte, Lower Saxony, facing the charge of insulting a prison staff member. If convicted, he could either face a fine or an additional year in jail. Despite ongoing interest in his legal battles, authorities have stated that there are no plans to charge Brückner in connection to the Madeleine McCann case, as reiterated by Prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters
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