Woman Found Guilty of Harassing McCanns

Julia Wandelt, a 24-year-old woman, was found guilty of harassing Kate and Gerry McCann, but cleared of stalking charges. Wandelt gained online fame by claiming to be their missing daughter, Madeleine McCann, amassing over a million followers on Instagram. She appeared on podcasts and Dr. Phil, seeking a DNA test and receiving donations. In January 2024, she expressed regret for her actions on the BBCs Why Do You Hate Me? podcast. Wandelt had previously been warned not to contact the McCanns or British police with her claims, or face arrest. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.