The trial of Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, faced significant disruptions and has been suspended. Brueckner, who is on trial for unrelated sex crimes including rapes and sexual assaults, has been a focal point of controversy. His lawyer successfully got a judge removed from the case after a 'Kill the b*****d' rant, and the trial was halted due to a lay judge's 'kill the devil' social media posts about Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro. Additionally, Brueckner was seen mocking police ahead of his sexual abuse trial, and there are revelations he may have previously plotted to kidnap and sell a child. The case has attracted widespread media attention, with chaotic scenes reported outside the courthouse as Brueckner arrived for the start of his trial.
Find out why the trial of a suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, on unrelated sexual abuse charges, was suspended within moments of opening on Friday.
The prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance handcuffed as he arrived amid chaotic courthouse scenes for the start of his sexual abuse trial https://t.co/ZyExxsU9ag
Madeleine McCann suspect's trial SUSPENDED after lawyer bursts into shock 'Kill the b*****d' rant at judge https://t.co/W4dDUleH1O
Madeleine McCann suspect in court on unrelated charges - as lawyer asks for judge to be thrown out. https://t.co/F8kjyvpi0R https://t.co/tObzqydLKx
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner’s rape trial halted over lay judge’s ‘kill the devil’ social media posts about Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro https://t.co/9mNzls9xdn
BREAKING: Madeleine McCann suspect in court on unrelated charges - as his lawyer gets judge thrown out Read more: https://t.co/7XzZSW3der
Ex-Met detective Peter Bleksley says he is sceptical of the investigation into the Madeleine McCann suspect, who is set to trial in Germany today. “I am always deeply concerned when an investigation is about searching for proof, rather than searching for truth.” @PeterBleksley https://t.co/VtdABf6LOm
Madeleine McCann suspect caught mocking police ahead of sex crime trial https://t.co/GebSac2AAc
Christian Brueckner’s lawyer pledges to clear the Madeleine McCann suspect of rape charges he faces and free him from jail https://t.co/ycdU66flyU
Madeleine McCann suspect to face trial on separate sex assault charges https://t.co/4U8y71TTey https://t.co/pU3zXaVcF9
The man suspected of abducting Madeleine McCann goes on trial for sex crimes on Friday - but on charges unrelated to the disappearance of the young British girl. Read more from @skymartinbrunt: https://t.co/iuH5oQ1ktJ 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/u88zzYZk2W
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian B to go on trial for rapes and sexual assaults Read more🔗 https://t.co/FTs8oQ40uW
A new revelation in the Madeleine McCann case: The prime suspect may have previously been plotting to kidnap and sell a child. https://t.co/UwJhs3xJk1