• Christian Brueckner, prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, released from German prison.
• Brueckner served seven years for unrelated sex crimes and is subject to strict conditions including electronic tagging.
• Despite being named a suspect, he has not been charged in connection with McCann's case.
• Police continue to investigate, having sought evidence linking Brueckner to McCann's 2007 disappearance.
• McCann's parents maintain their annual campaign for their daughter's whereabouts.

Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, has been released from a German prison after serving a seven-year sentence for unrelated sex crimes. His release comes amid ongoing investigations linking him to McCann’s case, which remains one of the highest-profile unsolved cases globally, according to Reuters, BBC, and NPR.

Brueckner was convicted for the rape of a 72-year-old woman in Portugal in 2005 and is now required to wear an electronic ankle tag following his release from Sehnde Prison. His lawyer stated that while he has been linked to McCann's case through evidence such as cell phone data, he has not been charged, and consistently denies involvement in her disappearance. Reports indicate that he was placed under strict conditions which include having his passport cancelled and mandatory reporting of his address, according to CBS News and Reuters.

Despite extensive investigations by British and Portuguese police, as well as evidence collected, including searches in relevant areas, authorities have yet to charge Brueckner in connection with McCann's case. He declined a request for an interview by the UK police prior to his release. His prior life in Portugal has been scrutinized, especially his time in the Algarve region, where similarities in time frame and location are under investigation, according to BBC and NPR.

McCann's parents have remained steadfast in their search for their daughter, issuing annual statements on the anniversary of her disappearance. They express continuous love and hope for her return, emphasizing their deep loss, as noted by various reports including Reuters and CBS News.