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Polish national Julia Wandelt, 24, was found guilty of harassing the McCanns but cleared of stalking them following a trial at Leicester Crown Court.
The jury convicted Wandelt of harassment but acquitted her of stalking; co-accused Karen Spragg was cleared of both charges.
A restraining order was issued against Wandelt, with phones to be forfeited and destroyed under the order.

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crime1h ago

Julia Wandelt was convicted of harassment in connection with the Madeleine McCann case and received a six-month sentence.
The sentence considers nine months already served in custody and an indefinite restraining order.
Karen Spragg was acquitted of stalking but received a restraining order for her involvement.
The McCanns testified via a screen and urged Wandelt to receive appropriate care and support.
More than a million online followers were described as aiding Wandelt’s claims.
The case highlighted the impact of social media on targeted harassment and public campaigns.
Wandelt claimed to be Madeleine and faced a DNA test during proceedings.
The judge issued an indefinite restraining order to prevent further harassment.
The trial underscored concerns about reporting and media coverage of high-profile cases.

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crime9h ago

The McCanns say they take no pleasure in the verdict against Julia Wandelt for harassment.
They noted they did not want to go through a court process and just wanted the harassment to stop.
The statement urged that any new evidence about Madeleine should be passed to police.
The McCanns spoke through Leicestershire Police in addressing the case.
Wandelt was found guilty of harassment in a legal proceeding led by the Crown Prosecution Service.
The case followed Wandelt's false claims about being Madeleine McCann.
The McCanns expressed hope for Wandelt's access to care and support.
The case was covered with comments and context from Daily Star reporters.
The article references Madelein McCann's disappearance and police involvement in ongoing discussions.
The McCanns call for care and not exploitation of vulnerability connected to Wandelt.

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crime5h ago

Julia Wandelt was found guilty of harassment for pestering the McCanns, not of stalking, at Leicester Crown Court.
Wandelt from Lubin, Poland, turned up at the McCanns' home and sent disturbing messages in an alleged bid to prove she was Madeleine McCann.
The judge stated the McCanns were entitled to privacy and noted Wandelt's conduct as unwarranted and unkind.
Wandelt claimed she believed she was Madeleine McCann, telling jurors she would say she is her if necessary.
The court noted Wandelt had been in custody since February, effectively exceeding the harassment sentence.
The trial heard that Wandelt bombarded friends with messages while seeking help to contact the McCanns.
Co-defendant Karen Spragg was acquitted of stalking and harassment.
Jurors deliberated for over seven hours before delivering the verdicts.
The case arose from Wandelt’s assertions of being Madeleine during the trial; the court dismissed those claims.
The verdict included a restraining order to prevent further contact with the McCanns.

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Wandelt was found guilty of harassing the McCanns but cleared of stalking them at Leicester Crown Court.
She claimed to be Madeleine McCann, prompting calls, messages, and visits to the McCanns’ home village.
A DNA test and family statements confirmed Wandelt’s claims were unfounded.
Karen Spragg, 61, was linked to the case but was found not guilty of any offence.
Wandelt’s father described his daughter as sick and in need of help during the last meeting.
The court heard Wandelt's sustained online campaign, including two Instagram accounts and videos.
The McCanns faced repeated calls and messages from Wandelt, causing emotional distress.
Wandelt’s history includes therapy and claims of abuse, which the article links to her behavior.
The relatives raised concerns over Wandelt’s online pursuit of attention and modelling work.
The case underscores the impact of online conspiracy and the strain on the McCanns.

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