Should money from the find Madeline fund pay her parents legal fees?

[Beka]

As many of you may have followed the case of the small British girl abducted from her holiday apartment in Portugal in May whilst her parents dined at a local restaurant you will probably be aware of the fund (now around $2 million) to find her donated from the public.

Her parents have recently been declared as suspects- should money from the fund be used to pay their legal fees to clear their names or pitch their defense?

[Erika]

Absolutely not. That is not what the money was donated for and I would consider it fraud if it was used as part of the defense.

That said, I heard they weren't going to use the money.

[Kristi]

No way. That is not what those who have donated it intended the money for. I am sure alot of people would be pissed if their money was used that way especially if it turns out the parents had something to do with it.

[Jo]

Not in the least. That money was collected in good faith to help find the child. If they want their legal fees covered they can start a fund for that and see if anyone wants to help them on that score.

[Jejune]

Hells no.

[Lori]

I agree with everybody else. Absolutely not.

[Amber]

No way!

[wendygrace]

ditto

[Sam]

Nope.

[gr8mommy]

No, no, nonono.

[Danielle]

No.