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German court says suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance can leave the country

German court says suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance can leave the country

Summary

A German court has decided that Christian Brückner, a man under investigation for the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, can leave Germany. Brückner was previously required to stay in Germany as part of his release conditions after serving a sentence for an unrelated crime.

Key Facts

  • Christian Brückner is a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
  • A German court decided he can now leave Germany, overturning a previous condition.
  • Brückner was released after serving a sentence for a separate crime involving the rape of an American woman.
  • He was initially required to stay in Germany and wear an electronic ankle monitor after his release.
  • The court ruled that limiting his movement interfered with EU citizens' rights to move freely.
  • The investigation into McCann's disappearance continues, but Brückner has not been charged.
  • German prosecutors suspect Brückner in McCann's disappearance but say there is not enough evidence to charge him.
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