The paper, Tal & Qal, claimed that detectives believed the parents had killed their own daughter.

"The McCanns feel these allegations are very serious and highly damaging. They also feel that it is a distraction from the investigation," said a spokesman for Kate and Gerry McCann.

"Journalists will write anything to sell newspapers. I have been quoted before when I have said nothing," said Chief Inspector Olegario Sousa, who is leading the investigation.

Unfortunately, this statement certainly has a part of truth to it, as some newspapers and their staffers increasingly seek to sell or intrigue rather than inform. Perhaps the libel suit will set a better example.

Source: The Guardian