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POLICE last night warned “the clock is ticking” as they race to stop ­Madel­eine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner going back on the streets.

The convicted paedophile, 47, was sensationally cleared of a string of unrelated rape claims by a German court yesterday and will finish his current seven-year sentence on September 17 next year.

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Police last night warned ‘the clock is ticking’ as they race to stop Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner going back on the streets[/caption]

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Investigators probing Madeleine’s 2007 disappearance vowed to charge Brueckner before his release date thanks to securing a number of secret witnesses[/caption]

Prosecutors launched an immediate appeal, claiming judges in Braunschweig were biased.

And investigators probing ­Madeleine’s 2007 disappearance from a Portuguese holiday apartment vowed to charge Brueckner before his release date after securing a number of secret witnesses.

Lead prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters told The Sun: “We hope we will get an appeal decision from the supreme court.

“But if that is not decided by next September we will try to get an arrest warrant for Maddie.

“That will be our only chance to keep him behind bars.

“I can’t say if we have enough right now, but it is a question we will answer next year because the investigation is still ongoing.

“The verdict today has no impact on the Maddie case. They are totally separate.”

He added: “We have witnesses no one knows about.

“I can’t say which witnesses we have, but we have more witnesses than the two or three from this current case.”

Until now a drifter and an ex-cell mate appeared to be the only witnesses, both alleging Brueckner confessed to them.

Counting the days to freedom

Yesterday Brueckner, in jail for the rape of a US pensioner, was acquitted of three further counts of rape and two counts of ­indecent exposure.

The ruling left him counting the days to freedom, despite a psychiatrist rating him as “top league of dangerousness”.

Explaining the appeal, prosecutor Wolters told The Sun: “The supreme court have the power to order a retrial with new judges.

“We believe we have enough evidence Christian Brueckner is guilty and we believe the court will see the judges here have ­misinterpreted the evidence.”

We have witnesses no one knows about. I can’t say which witnesses we have, but we have more witnesses than the two or three from this current case

Lead prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters

Mr Wolters went on: “We believe one of the judges had made their minds up before the case even started.

“As soon as we had an indication of this we applied for that judge to be removed, but the request was declined.

“We think there is a case to show bias among the judges and we believe we can show that.”

During the trial Brueckner was accused of breaking into a flat in Portugal.

An Irish woman, then aged 20, said she was raped by a masked man — and identified Brueckner by his “piercing eyes”.

We think there is a case to show bias among the judges and we believe we can show that

Lead prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters

He was cleared of that, and separately of raping a girl of 14 and an elderly British woman.

He was also cleared of grabbing a child and performing a sex act on himself, near Praia da Luz weeks before Madeleine was abducted there aged three.

Brueckner has never been formally accused over her disappearance.

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Lead prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters told that Brueckner being acquitted would have ‘no impact on the Maddie case’[/caption]

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ROBERT Saleh’s shock New York Jets firing has been blamed on “selfish players” in the locker room, sources have told The U.S. Sun.

Saleh’s four-year reign was abruptly ended by owner Woody Johnson following Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London.

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Robert Saleh has been fired after not getting the best out of Aaron Rodgers[/caption]

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Saleh struggled to get his Jets side across the line, with the team 2-3 this season[/caption]

The Jets, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers performing far below his best, have dropped the last two games, and early-season optimism about reaching the Super Bowl is quickly evaporating.

Saleh has paid the ultimate price for the inconsistent start – with one front office member telling The U.S. Sun his axing was “tough but the right thing to do.”

“For some of us, he should have been fired last season, and we should have started on a new coaching cycle during the past offseason,” said the board member who spoke anonymously.

“We were being stagnant, at least, even not progressing as a team, so it was a logical decision because, in my opinion, we have a very solid roster.”

The current player, however, blames some teammates who “keep on speaking s**t” to each other and are not pulling in the same direction.

Johnson’s brutal sacking of Saleh, who had one year left on his current deal, is the first time the Jets have changed coaches during the season since 1976.

But the key roster member says the locker room is full of cliques, and some players only look out for themselves.

He believes the decision to send Saleh packing was a “cold move” but wants the Jets’ struggling stars to stand up and take their share of the blame.

“I have a massive respect for coach Saleh, and I feel bad that he got fired as he tried everything he could to make the best out of this team,” said the star, who also spoke, providing he remained anonymous.

“The responsibility of the bad start is also because of us too, the players, as we haven’t found the best chemistry yet, and some guys who are stars are being too selfish and don’t want to put their egos on the side for the best interest of the team.

“It’s quite embarrassing. Some players can’t even look at themselves in the mirror.”

The arrival of NFL legend Rodgers at the start of last season boosted generations of Jets fans who have never stopped dreaming of seeing the beloved boys in green return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1969.

But once Rodgers injured his Achilles in the first game, everything went downhill in typical Jets fashion.

This season, they have gone 2-3 through the first five games, with Rodgers needing more consistency.

Saleh leaves with an unimpressive 20-36 record—he has been replaced in the interim by defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich—and the player reckons that despite the roster’s underperformance, the front office needs to shoulder some blame, too.

“I had some former players that texted me since the news broke, and they feel bad for coach Saleh, but some aren’t surprised as they didn’t trust the board to be competent, that is why most of them left in the last few seasons and last offseason too,” he added.

“We have to do better ASAP, or we are going to hit a wall hard, and the consequences will be very disappointing for all of us, the board, and mostly, the fans.”

“Jeff Ulbrich is a great coach; there’s going to be a lot of pressure on him,” said a front office member.

“It’s a big challenge because we expect him to do great with the team and change the current dynamic, but we must step up our game and reach our expectations as we believe our roster is pretty competitive.

“It wasn’t a good look in the last few weeks.

“We have been playing at a disappointing level but need to bounce back urgently.”

“As a fan, I’m happy with the move,” said Jets lifetime supporter Mike Satz.

“Saleh’s record was 20-36, the team is very talented and has underachieved.

“They don’t seem prepared on a weekly basis and hoping Ulbrich will create a spark.”

PETE Davidson will not be invited to appear on Saturday Night Live anytime soon, an insider has claimed – as his feud with comedian pal Colin Jost has reached show executives.

A source exclusively revealed to The U.S. Sun that fans of the show shouldn’t expect to see Pete, 30, hosting Saturday Night Live, or appearing otherwise, anytime soon.

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Pete Davidson is not expected to be invited back to Saturday Night Live anytime soon after an alleged falling out with Weekend Update host Colin Jost[/caption]

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Pete left the iconic late-night comedy show in 2022 to pursue other projects (seen here filming Bupkis)[/caption]

The insider claimed that the show’s creator and producer, Lorne Michaels, even caught wind of the comedians’ clash.

“Pete and Colin’s falling out went all the way to the top and Lorne has been made aware of the situation.”

“Despite Pete being invited to host in the past- it’s not looking likely that the comedian will be invited back anytime soon.”

A rep for the show said there is “no truth” to the insider’s claim that Pete is currently not invited back on the show.

The U.S. Sun also reached out to a rep for Pete for comment. 

Pete, who left the show as a full-time cast member in 2022, returned to host its premiere on October 14 2023.

The Bodies, Bodies, Bodies star was initially slated to host on May 6, 2024, however, that show was canceled and the series went on hiatus for the duration of the writer’s strike.

It returned the following season with Pete’s debut as host.

Meanwhile, the insider added that the troubled funnyman has vanished from his tight-knit circle and that his mother has tried to help him out, but there’s “been no growth or update” since he left rehab from a brief stay in August.

As The U.S. Sun previously reported The Weekend Update host has refused to even be at the famed 30 Rock, where Saturday Night Live is taped if Pete is there.

THE FALLING OUT

The insider had said that ” something big happened” that resulted in Colin, 42, refusing to be “in the same building, let alone the same room as Pete.”

That insider claimed Colin “doesn’t want to be associated with Pete.”

Meanwhile, a second insider, close to the comedians’ purchase of a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry, downplayed any rumors of a fallout.

The business source said the two are just “busy” and “don’t talk as much as they used to.”

That insider claimed that “People move on, they work on other things, and other relationships, and they are just not as close to the people that they once worked with previously.”

However, Pete was conspicuously absent when the ferry finally hosted its first event as a floating entertainment venue for New York Fashion Week.

Colin appeared during the Tommy Hilfiger fashion show on September 8.

At the event, the SNL staff writer told People buying the old ferry was “absolutely the dumbest and least thought-through purchase I’ve ever made in my life.”

Pete and Colin plunked down $280,000 at auction for the ferry in a partnership which includes architect and developer Ron Castellano and comedy club owner Paul Italia.

Plans for the vessel have included an entertainment venue and a floating hotel with bars and restaurants, although exactly how their rift is, or is not, impacting the investment remains unclear.

M.I.A. PETE

In August, an insider said that Pete had vanished from close friends’ lives, and Hollywood pals had turned their backs on him.

The source also claimed that before checking into rehab in July, Pete was missing work meetings.

“He’s too much of a headache. He’s just really hard to deal with, not showing up to meetings,” they said, adding that at least one project had been canceled due to his alleged work performance.

It was reported that Pete had entered rehab once again, just after he split from his most recent girlfriend, Madelyn Cline.

A source exclusively told The U.S. Sun that Pete and Madelyn’s breakup was amicable.

LATEST REHAB STINT

People reported that the King of Staten Island actor checked into a rehab in July.

“Pete will often check himself into rehab to work on these issues,” a source had told the outlet at the time.

The insider added that since Pete’s borderline personality disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses in 2017, his mental health has “always been a priority.”

However, an insider claimed to The U.S. Sun that Pete’s latest rehab stint lasted only weeks.

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The troubled comedian finished up another rehab sting in August (seen in New York City)[/caption]

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Pete returned to host Saturday Night Live for the season premiere in October 2023 (pictured)[/caption]

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They grew close during Pete’s decade on SNL and they invested in a decommissioned Staten Island ferry which they are turning into an entertainment venue[/caption]

CHIPOTLE is giving its fans an extra special treat on Halloween that will keep their stomachs and wallets full.

For 24 years the Mexican restaurant has celebrated the spooky holiday with its Boorito promotion.

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Chipotle is giving its fans an extra special treat on Halloween[/caption]

Every Chipotle restaurant in the country will be offering an entree for just $6 when customers come into the restaurant in-costume and are a Chipotle Rewards member.

And what’s more, the Boorito is extending to Europe.

Customers in the UK and France can visit from 3PM to close on Halloween to score a £6 / €7 entrée offer in-restaurant.

Chipotle has 20 restaurants in the UK and six in France.

“As an annual tradition for our fans, we are always looking for ways to level up our Halloween celebration,” said Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer.

He added: “By extending hours on college campuses and expanding the festivities across two continents for the first time, Boorito will be bigger than ever.”

Since Halloween night is when all the festivities happen, 53 Chipotle locations in college towns across the country will stay open until midnight for anyone looking for some late-night munchies.

Diners can find a full list of the locations that will be open late on Chipotle’s website.

The Boorito promotion starts at 3 pm on Halloween and lasts through closing.

Dunkin Donuts is also gearing up for a spooktacular season with the return of limited-time Halloween treats.

Among the highlights is the new Halloween Munchkins Bucket, which fans are already claiming is a cut above McDonald’s offerings.

This festive bucket, set to launch in stores nationwide on October 16, is adorned with a playful Halloween design, Dunkin’ announced.

It can be filled with an assortment of 50 Munchkins Donut Hole Treats, featuring delicious new varieties coated in vibrant chocolate and orange sprinkles.

The Munchkins Bucket is poised to become a Halloween must-have for trick-or-treaters and dessert lovers alike.

In addition to the Munchkins Bucket, Dunkin’ is introducing the enchanting Potion Macchiato.

The beverage blends espresso and milk with a purple marshmallow ube flavor.

The drink is set to complement the revamped Spider Specialty Donut.

It features a purple frosting makeover for the spooky season, complete with a Glazed Chocolate Munchkins atop it.

“At Dunkin’, we love keeping guests fueled through every season, and Halloween is no exception,” said Beth Turenne, vice president of category management at Dunkin’.

“We’re excited to give customers a delicious way to celebrate the spooky season.”

TRAVIS KELCE’S sister-in-law Kylie found a genius way to support the Kansas City Chiefs superstar while remaining loyal to her beloved Philadelphia Eagles.

The wife of Travis‘ brother Jason, who spent his entire 12-year career playing for the Eagles, showed up to Arrowhead to watch the Chiefs’ Monday Night Football match against the New Orleans Saints.

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Kylie went to cheer for her brother in law but needed to find a way to do it without compromising her allegiance to the Birds.

And so she attended the game with a New Heights-branded shirt with the words, “Alright Nah,” on it, which is one of Travis’ signature catchphrases.

Fans stormed social media to praise Eagles superfan Kylie for her creativity.

One supporter tweeted: “Kylie’s commitment to refusing to wear Chiefs gear is so real.”

Another commented: “Too smooth, Kylie.”

A third wrote: “Kylie finding a way to rep Travis without wearing anything Chiefs .”

This fan said: “Kylie Kelce in the house.”

And that one stated: “Honestly, I respect.”

The Chiefs went on to beat the Saints with a score of 26-13.

NFL star Jason was seen happily tailgating with Chiefs fans before the game.

And the Eagles hero did it while sporting a Kansas City home jersey.

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