17 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner wants police protection for release

Germany's prison service is preparing to release of the chief suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, Christian Brueckner, as his seven-year rape sentence comes to an end

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54 h. ago Christian Brueckner lawyer says Madeleine McCann suspect 'will never be charged'

Speaking ahead of the imminent release of his client, German lawyer Friedrich Fuelscher claimed he does not believe Brueckner will be charged and should be allowed to live a 'normal life' upon release

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5 d. ago 'More information' needed on Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner

Prosecutors are still trying to find who made a 30-minute phone call to Brueckner, causing his mobile to be 'pinged' by a cell phone tower in Praia da Luz, close to where Madeleine disappeared

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1 week ago Prime Madeleine McCann suspect to be released from prison within weeks

Local authorities say convicted rapist Christian Brückner, 48, remains a serious danger to society

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1 week ago Madeleine McCann prime suspect will be free in WEEKS: Christian Brueckner to be released as time runs out on charging him over disappearance which shocked the world

Christian Brückner, who is serving a sentence in northern Germany for a rape conviction will be released by September 17.

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1 week ago Madeleine McCann suspect to be released from prison within weeks

Madeleine McCann went missing while on holiday with her family in May 2007

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner could be free in two weeks

German Christian Brueckner is due to finish his prison sentence for raping a pensioner, but reports suggest he could walk free up to 10 days early amid ongoing Maddie investigation.

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'could be released in a fornight'

The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, Christian Brueckner could be back on the streets in weeks, it has been claimed in a bid to 'avoid vigilantes and media attention'

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3 w. ago German prosecutors request ankle bracelet for Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ahead of his possible release in WEEKS

Brueckner, the key suspect in the 2007 disappearance of the 3-year-old, is serving a seven-year sentence for multiple charges including the rape of a 72-year-old women in Portgual.

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