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Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10:53AM Please post any updates here and discuss them. I’m trying to write a post and some important stuff is coming down the pike, plus, there’s an emergency hearing today…
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Casey Hearing Called After Defense Objection Judge Perry Calls Emergency Hearing
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Judge Belvin perry called for a hearing Friday in the case against Casey Anthony.
The hearing will take place at the Orange County courthouse at 1 p.m., according to court officials.
The hearing will address a new motion by the defense called "Objection to New Venue," according to court documents.
Appeals Court Denies Anthony Defense Extension Cheney Mason Wanted More Time To Respond To Appeal
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A motion from the defense for more time to respond to an appeal in the Casey Anthony case was denied.
Defense attorney Cheney Mason had asked to be given 30 days to respond to an appeal by several news organizations to reveal the location for jury selection in the high-profile murder case.
I hope you can make the hearing today, Dave. I think today is going to be a very busy day for this case. I can't wait for the ruling from the Appeals court. I am glad they denied Cheney Mason the extension.
Cindy Anthony Schedules Jailhouse Visit To See Casey
She can schedule all she wants and until the cows come home. Won't happen.
Karen, I don't think that it will happen either. If she doesn't want them in the court room, she certainly won't see them for a jail visit. I wonder why CIndy is so desperate to talk with Casey.
Cheat sheet or coded speech! She has specific things she wants desperately to impart to her daughter- things that will SAVE her LIFE! I kid you not. Imagine the weekend that awaits the Anthony's at the homestead.
Tru TV (In Session) will be covering the hearing at 1 PM EST. Wftv will be live streaming the hearing at www.wftv.com.
I am sure there are a lot of things that she wants to impart to Casey. I would think after the defense filed that motion wanting the Anthonys out of the court room that she would have gotten the message that Casey doesn't want to see them, but apparently Cindy is iin denial or something. I sure hope this goes a head on Monday.
Mary Jo- Cindy in denial- what are the odds?
My thoughts on Cindy's desire to meet with Casey... Well, once Cindy testified, I suspect she and Casey will never speak again!! If Cindy is honest, her testimony will convict her daughter.
Since we know that the Anthony's will be allowed in the court room, how long do you think it will take before they get ejected for making facial expressions, nod their heads, etc?
Mary Jo: Thanks for the links. You are doing a great job of keeping this site updated for Dave. Slap on the back for you!
Casey's Defense Loses Jury Selection Consultant
Hello. The Anthony's were all cheerful in court today. Either they'll take a lot of "happy pills" or they'll go off in less than one hour. Maybe Cindy and George are reconciled with the whole thing. Time will tell.
I saw this on Facebook and thought I would post it here until I can get a link. The appeals court has made their decision.
Casey Anthony Updates
We have a decision from the 5th DCA. Jury selection will begin on Monday. Link in one moment.
Appeals Court Decision
Well well well well interesting day. They'll let the Anthonys in but in the peanut gallery. I have to wonder if the bailiffs will have instructions to "watch them" for facial expressions, outbursts, etc.. The Anthonys finally have a lawyer that is effective in getting them into the courtroom.
Cindy wants a last minute visit to her daughter is surprising to me in a way. They have fought it but abided by it this long, why not wait? Oh yeahhhhhhhh her lawyers want to throw George under the bus. Cindy might not care much about what happens to George in her personal life but I imagine just the idea they might do it just might be shaking her "Casey didn't kill her own child" state of mind. She might think "If I could just talk to her, then they won't do this". Or she could be feeling guilty about her own testimony and wants this chance to explain it away to Casey. It seems they've controlled and spoiled Casey Anthony all her life and now that they have lost that control they want a small part of it back. I imagine if there is a visit that actually happens (doubtful to me) it will devolve into a hissing match again.
Interesting day. Casey entered teary eyed. I wonder if she was told then about the upcoming visit and told to deny it by her lawyers. Or maybe she was forced to wear something boring... who knows what brings tears to Casey's eyes - it certainly isn't the thought of her baby.
Jose Baez says that the visit that Cindy has requested with Casey for Saturday is not going to happen per HLN.
I think in an earlier hearing awhile back JP said that Casey would be transported to the location of jury selection either the Saturday or Sunday before. If the press really wanted to know where she was going I would think they could just try and follow whoever is transporting her.
Mary Jo, Jose Baez saying the visit is not going to happen makes it appear it is "his" decision, rather than Casey's but never can tell who is playing the card. Casey or Jose. or both in agreement
What would be the harm in Anthony's being in the courtroom during the trial if they are placed in an area where they can see and listen but witnesses can not see them, therefore not be annoyed by any facial or physical expressions. Imo, C and G definately should not be located in the courtroom where the "jurors" can see them. If the law allows them in, they could be screened off somehow. A lot of thought has been put forth as to who is next of kin to Caylee. imo Casey is, until her death? Which may be the position for many years after being found guilty and dp is placed. The way I see it, Caylee really has no one except in the legal sense. I was surprised to read the statement that Caylee's father is dead. I thought he was only "assumed" dead on Casey's word, Casey's word?
New Puppy, I believe it was on the word from Casey and maybe Cindy that Caylee's father is deceased. Who knows if that is the truth or not. I don't quite understand this next of kin thing with Cindy and George, unless it is because Casey is in jail. That is the only way that I can see where they would be next of kin. It is going to be interesting to see where George and Cindy end up sitting during the trial. I know the State has 6 seats reserved, but I can't imagine that they would sit on that side. I think it was both the defense and Casey that wanted to keep the Anthony's out of the court room. I think that tells us that the defense is probably going to try and throw the Anthony's under the bus. I hope they are ready.
With respect to next of Kin, I am really surprised that not much has been made of JP Chatt's resemblance to Caylee. The similarities are striking. He was attending UCF in November of 2004, when Caylee would have been conceived (but they have many locations). Anyway. take a looksee yourself. It's amazing.
http://patrishka.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/caylee-anthonys-father-want-to-see-his-photo/caylee-and-jp-chatt/
I read elsewhere that Caylee probably did not even leave on June 16th, so maybe you are right about the defense trying to implicate the parents. The problem with that is Casey did say she left Caylee at the Sawgrass apts. then at the park. Of course with all lies she could say she was trying to help her parents. Gads! If the state has enough, all the actions of the defense has been for no helpful cause, just excess cost to taxpayers. If the defense has anything to implicate C and G or anyone other than Casey they are pretty late bringing it forward. I suppose to save Casey one of them could step out and say "I did it"! If they do will that stop the whole process before it starts. Naw, they won't do that.
That is an amazing resemblance to Caylee. You couldn't have found two pictures for comparison better than those two. What is known about JP Chatt? I don't remember if he and Casey dated or not.
Caylee and JP Chatt do look a lot like. I think that has been brought up, but I believe that Casey and him were only friends.
If the defense tries to implicate any of the three in her family, I don't think the jury will buy it. I think it will come across as grasping for straws, which is clearly what they are doing. I am looking forward to hearing what Baez has to say in the first 5 minutes of his opening statement to explain the comelling reason Casey acted the way she did.
Tonight I came across on a site a iphone or ipad app,for Casey Anthony. I almost ruined my computer by spitting my coffee all over it!!!! I think it would be ok if the money was going to a foundation for caylee but that is something I didnt see written.....what will they come up with next!!!!
Hi Dave,
My thought is that Casey does not want her parents to hear the horror about the death of her child in the trial. Definitely put George and Cindy in the balcony where the jurors do not see their reaction to some of the devistating photos and statements from the witnesses and the state. You, take care with this long ordeal. Two months plus . . . . Congrats, again on your OM writings!
MaryJo, maybe friends with benefits? Beyond the fact that he resembles Caylee, Casey was known to sleep around a lot. To date, I have counted the following:
Anthony Rusciano,
Brandon Snow
Christopher Stutz
Jesse Grund
Mark Hawkins (a possible lay)
Ricardo Morales,
Tony Lazarro
Will Waters (a possible lay)