The Independent (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
A man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews has denied being part of a family plot to benefit from the £50,000 reward for the child's return. Michael Donovan and Shannon's mother Karen Matthews, 33, deny several charges over the girl's disappearance.
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
Michael Donovan used a noose to keep kidnap victim Shannon Matthews tethered during her 24 days as a captive, a court heard yesterday.
Times Online (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews denied using an elastic strap to “enforce” his control of the girl while she was held captive in his flat. The strap was found tied to a loft beam in Michael Donovan’s flat, above.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Police release picture elasticated strap allegedly used by the man accused of kidnapping the schoolgirl.
Times Online (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
West Yorkshire police today released new evidence in the Shannon Matthews kidnapping case, including photographs of the leash with which she was allegedly restrained in Michael Donovan's flat and the list of rules she was given to keep her quiet.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Michael Donovan on trial for kidnapping Shannon Matthews has denied being "the one in control" of a plan to abduct the youngster and claim £50000 reward money.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Michael Donovan plays down his role in the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews during his trial
Daily Express (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
Just months before allegedly snatching schoolgirl Shannon Matthews, Michael Donovan was charged with kidnapping his own 11-year-old daughter, a court heard yesterday.
Daily Mail online | Home (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
Michael Donovan 'abducted' his own daughter from foster care 15 months before allegedly kidnapping Shannon Matthews, a court heard yesterday.
Times Online (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
Michael Donovan was charged with abducting his own daughter 15 months before he allegedly kidnapped Shannon Matthews and held her captive in his flat, a court heard today.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
Michael Donovan the man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews had been charged with abducting his own daughter 15 months earlier a jury heard.
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
Michael Donovan, the man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews, today told a jury he was "scared" of the youngster's mother.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 25/11/2008
Michael Donovan the man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews has told a jury he was "scared" of the youngster's mother.
Anorak News (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
SHANNON Matthews: Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Shannon Matthews and Karen Matthews Michael Donovan’s jaw has been broken in jail. Mr Donovan and Ms Matthews, 33, deny joint charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment and perverting the course of justice. But right now he’s not saying much. And the case has been adjourned. Mr Justice McCombe told [...]
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
Defendant in a 'rather bad way', says judge, after operation on jaw injured in prison attack
