The civil complaint filed by the McCanns against Goncalo Amaral, over his book

"Maddie - A Verdade da Mentira"

(The Truth of the Lie)

will start to be tried in February 2012. 

The first two hearings have been scheduled for the 9th and 10th of February, 2012, at 9.30 a.m., at the Civil Court of Lisbon. 

The defence fund that supports Mr Amaral by helping to finance the legal expenses related to this trial, is still in operation. Donations are very welcome. Please refer to Projecto Justica Goncalo Amaral for contributions. Thank you.