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Court Partly Lifts Limits on Madeleine McCann Suspect, Opening Door to Possible Exit From Germany

The Celle higher regional court ruled the German‑residence order unlawful, directing Hildesheim judges to rewrite the condition.

Overview

  • OLG Celle partially revoked a post‑release order requiring Christian B. to maintain a residence in Germany and sent the matter back to the Landgericht Hildesheim to recast it.
  • Supervision remains in force, including a court‑ordered electronic ankle monitor, which the court spokesperson said was confirmed to continue.
  • Whether monitoring functions outside Germany is unclear, and reporting indicates his passport has not yet been returned even as a revised order could allow travel once implemented.
  • Braunschweig prosecutors still classify him as a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, but they have not filed charges despite investigations opened in 2020.
  • The defense says a departure could be possible soon, the suspect has stated he plans to leave when able, and a reported GoFundMe for travel was taken offline.