Alleged stalking did not impact McCanns daily lives says defence

Alleged stalking did not impact McCanns daily lives says defence

Karen Spragg and Julia Wandelt are currently on trial for allegedly stalking Gerry and Kate McCann. The defence team argued that Wandelt’s actions had little impact on the McCanns’ day-to-day lives. Tom Price KC, representing Wandelt, stated that his client only reached out to the McCanns as a last resort after trying multiple other avenues to answer questions about her background.

Price highlighted that Wandelt had contacted numerous organizations in the UK, Poland, and Portugal, including the police, Interpol, and missing persons charities. He emphasized that her actions were not motivated by malice but rather by a genuine desire for answers. Price also pointed out that Wandelt’s approach to the McCanns was not threatening or aggressive, but rather a result of desperation.

Furthermore, Wandelt’s solicitor argued that her actions were not for personal gain, but rather to discover her true identity. He described her as a vulnerable individual who was taken advantage of by others. Despite the lack of personal gain, Wandelt now faces a period in custody and a restraining order as a consequence of her behavior.

On the other hand, Karen Spragg’s solicitor, Simon Russell Flint KC, stated that his client’s sole purpose was to determine if Wandelt could be the missing Madeleine McCann. Spragg supported Wandelt’s claims and wanted to uncover the truth behind them. Flint emphasized that Spragg’s intention was not to upset the McCanns but to seek answers to the questions raised by Wandelt’s appearance on a YouTube broadcast.

In conclusion, the trial of Julia Wandelt and Karen Spragg continues as they face charges of stalking the McCanns between June 2022 and February 2025. The defense teams for both defendants have presented arguments highlighting the motivations behind their clients’ actions and emphasizing their lack of malicious intent towards the McCanns

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