German ‘Maddie' suspect's release date brought forward: Prosecutors
The prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann has had his prison release date brought forward to September 17 after an outstanding fine was paid, German prosecutors said Monday.
The person who paid the fine on behalf of German suspect Christian Brueckner could yet reverse the
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Five Big Things That Happened Today: Thursday, June 26
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Aus police offer $540k reward to find murdered backpacker's remains
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Jailed British scammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft, judge warns
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