Kate and Gerry McCann have stated they "take no pleasure in the result" after Julia Wandelt was found guilty of harassing them. Wandelt, 24, falsely claimed to be their missing daughter, Madeleine McCann. She has been sentenced to six months in prison for her actions. In addition to her prison sentence, Wandelt has been issued a restraining order that prohibits her from approaching the McCann family. This order was deemed necessary due to her posing a "significant risk of the harassment of the McCanns in future." Following the verdict delivered at Leicester Crown Court, the McCanns released a statement expressing their feelings about the case. They said, "Despite the jury's guilty verdict of harassment, we take no pleasure in the result. The decision to prosecute was taken by the Crown Prosecution Service, based on the evidence gathered by the police." The couple emphasised their desire to avoid the court process, stating, "Like most people, we did not want to go through a court process and only wanted the harassment to stop." In their statement, they also expressed hope that Wandelt would receive the necessary care and support, adding, "We hope Ms Wandelt will receive the appropriate care and support she needs and any vulnerability will not be exploited by others." The McCanns concluded by urging anyone with new evidence regarding Madeleine’s disappearance to contact the police. This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the McCann family as they continue to seek answers about their daughter, who went missing in 2007.