Defense Calls for Acquittal in Christian B. Trial Amid Allegations of Prejudice

Lawyers for Christian B., accused of multiple sex crimes, argue that charges are unfounded and influenced by his connection to the Madeleine McCann case.

Christian B., a suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, faces charges for three rapes and two cases of child sexual abuse allegedly committed in Portugal between 2000 and 2017.
The defense claims there is insufficient evidence and unreliable witnesses, arguing that the trial is biased due to Christian B.'s notoriety in the McCann case.
Prosecutors seek a 15-year sentence, labeling Christian B. as a 'sadistic psychopath,' while the defense suggests that the prosecution has lost emotional distance from the case.
Defense attorney Friedrich Fülscher criticizes the investigation as amateurish and accuses key witnesses of lying, questioning the validity of their testimonies.
The verdict is expected to be announced on Tuesday, with the defense planning to appeal a previous conviction related to a separate rape incident.

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