Caylee Marie Anthony #94 1/19/09 - 1/21/09

[NewfieMonkey]

Entertainment Deals Could Be Paying For Casey's Defense

Monday, January 19, 2009 – updated: 5:52 pm EST January 19, 2009
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News uncovered bold new allegations that secret entertainment deals could be helping to pay for Casey Anthony's defense. Sources tell Eyewitness News that someone complained to the State Attorney's Office about the funding Jose Baez is using toward Casey's defense.

Those sources told WFTV reporter Mary Nguyen the funding could be considered a major conflict of interest. Eyewitness News sources said the judge knows there's a concern about Baez's defense fund. He could decide it's baseless, but if he determines Baez did something wrong he could remove him from the case.

Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, has repeatedly avoided all questions about who is paying for his services, but sources told Eyewitness News the State Attorney's Office received at least one complaint, a complaint that Baez may have made a contingent deal with entertainment interests that means he gets paid based on the outcome of the case, which is banned by the Florida Bar.

Eyewitness News does know the defense has already received around $200,000, but the terms were unclear.

"Because of the nature of this case and, creatively, the abundance of the rumors of the source of the attorney fees," WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer told Eyewitness News (watch full interview). "This court will probably make an inquiry that they'll err on the side of caution."

It's not clear how the judge will handle it. Sheaffer said the judge will likely look into Baez's funding source to make sure there is no conflict of interest and to prevent an appeal.

"It is to make sure the lawyer is representing the client's best interest and not considering the interest of who's paying the attorney's fee," Sheaffer said.

A spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office said the state is aware of the allegations. Prosecutors want to know who is paying his fees and how much money has been spent. The State Attorney's Office spokesperson also said the court is aware of the complaints and it will be up to judge to decide how to handle it.

Jose Baez's spokesperson said Baez has not made any contingent deals. He said Baez is involved with coordinating licensing fees and deals with various production companies, but does not profit on those matters.


http://www.wftv.com/news/18514454/detail.html#-

I think that's banned by just about every state bar!  Good Golly - if he really did this - he's dumber than I thought ... (and believe me monkeys - I already thought he was really really really dumb)

[Today]

Jose Baez's spokesperson said Baez has not made any contingent deals.

  Interesting, hope there is nothing in writing.  This could be a very Black deal.

I thought that complaints to AG's office could not be made anonymously.  So who made the complaint(s)?

[NewfieMonkey]

I am sooo happy to hear this. I've had my suspicions for some time, now, that Baez is attempting to pervert the course of justice for the sake of his own ego and pocketbook. In my view, this case is attracting vultures. i.e., Henry Lee, etc.

Amen to that!

[BooMonkey]

I'm number one 

I fell over Boo's socks and Vick's vapor rub. 

Well, at least my feet aren't sick!! 

[Brandi]

Welcome Ncbelle54.   

thanks for warm welcome all!!!!

ncbelle54:

A little late, but still sincere:



Glad to have you aboard!

[trimmonthelake]

Russ,thanks for posting that article. 

[NewfieMonkey]

I'm number one 

I fell over Boo's socks and Vick's vapor rub. 

Well, at least my feet aren't sick!! 

BOO!  Where ya been, how ya feelin?!

[OEJ]

I am sooo happy to hear this. I've had my suspicions for some time, now, that Baez is attempting to pervert the course of justice for the sake of his own ego and pocketbook. In my view, this case is attracting vultures. i.e., Henry Lee, etc.

Amen to that!

Yep! I think the entire "dream team" may be in for a rude awakening this time around because I think two things the public have grown sick of are converging as this trial approaches: the killing of children and show trials. I think the American people are absolutely fed up.

[JodyO]

Entertainment Deals Could Be Paying For Casey's Defense

Monday, January 19, 2009 – updated: 5:52 pm EST January 19, 2009
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News uncovered bold new allegations that secret entertainment deals could be helping to pay for Casey Anthony's defense. Sources tell Eyewitness News that someone complained to the State Attorney's Office about the funding Jose Baez is using toward Casey's defense.

Those sources told WFTV reporter Mary Nguyen the funding could be considered a major conflict of interest. Eyewitness News sources said the judge knows there's a concern about Baez's defense fund. He could decide it's baseless, but if he determines Baez did something wrong he could remove him from the case.

Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, has repeatedly avoided all questions about who is paying for his services, but sources told Eyewitness News the State Attorney's Office received at least one complaint, a complaint that Baez may have made a contingent deal with entertainment interests that means he gets paid based on the outcome of the case, which is banned by the Florida Bar.

Eyewitness News does know the defense has already received around $200,000, but the terms were unclear.

"Because of the nature of this case and, creatively, the abundance of the rumors of the source of the attorney fees," WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer told Eyewitness News (watch full interview). "This court will probably make an inquiry that they'll err on the side of caution."

It's not clear how the judge will handle it. Sheaffer said the judge will likely look into Baez's funding source to make sure there is no conflict of interest and to prevent an appeal.

"It is to make sure the lawyer is representing the client's best interest and not considering the interest of who's paying the attorney's fee," Sheaffer said.

A spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office said the state is aware of the allegations. Prosecutors want to know who is paying his fees and how much money has been spent. The State Attorney's Office spokesperson also said the court is aware of the complaints and it will be up to judge to decide how to handle it.

Jose Baez's spokesperson said Baez has not made any contingent deals. He said Baez is involved with coordinating licensing fees and deals with various production companies, but does not profit on those matters.


http://www.wftv.com/news/18514454/detail.html#-

if he doesnt profit, who does? and why is he involved with coordinating licensing fees and deals with production companies...i thought he was only caseys lawyer and if shes convicted she cant profit. so who are these deals with? god hes a scumbag.

Seems like he is skirting the law and riding close to getting into serious trouble.  Who will Casey's man be when and if he is taken off the case?

Let's hope Baez is stupid enough to believe he could get away with breaking the law. I hope he's removed from the case and even if it takes more time (Casey will still be cooling her heels in a jail cell,) he's replaced by some nice court appointed lawyer who is overwhelmed with all sorts of criminal cases and isn't romantically or financially interested in doing anything except giving Casey adequate representation.

[trimmonthelake]

I'm number one 

I fell over Boo's socks and Vick's vapor rub. 

Well, at least my feet aren't sick!! 

 

[ncbelle54]

Welcome Ncbelle54.   

thanks for warm welcome all!!!!

ncbelle54:

A little late, but still sincere:



Glad to have you aboard!

thank you trimmonthelake lots of wonderful people here

[NewfieMonkey]

I missed most of the last cage ... so I'll just make mine all inclusive ...

Hi all new monkeys! 

[trimmonthelake]

I am sooo happy to hear this. I've had my suspicions for some time, now, that Baez is attempting to pervert the course of justice for the sake of his own ego and pocketbook. In my view, this case is attracting vultures. i.e., Henry Lee, etc.

Amen to that!

Yep! I think the entire "dream team" may be in for a rude awakening this time around because I think two things the public have grown sick of are converging as this trial approaches: the killing of children and show trials. I think the American people are absolutely fed up.

 

[trimmonthelake]

He Brandi.    Good to see you.

Casey is going down

[Blink34]

Entertainment Deals Could Be Paying For Casey's Defense

Monday, January 19, 2009 – updated: 5:52 pm EST January 19, 2009
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News uncovered bold new allegations that secret entertainment deals could be helping to pay for Casey Anthony's defense. Sources tell Eyewitness News that someone complained to the State Attorney's Office about the funding Jose Baez is using toward Casey's defense.

Those sources told WFTV reporter Mary Nguyen the funding could be considered a major conflict of interest. Eyewitness News sources said the judge knows there's a concern about Baez's defense fund. He could decide it's baseless, but if he determines Baez did something wrong he could remove him from the case.

Casey An

thony's attorney, Jose Baez, has repeatedly avoided all questions about who is paying for his services, but sources told Eyewitness News the State Attorney's Office received at least one complaint, a complaint that Baez may have made a contingent deal with entertainment interests that means he gets paid based on the outcome of the case, which is banned by the Florida Bar.

Eyewitness News does know the defense has already received around $200,000, but the terms were unclear.

"Because of the nature of this case and, creatively, the abundance of the rumors of the source of the attorney fees," WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer told Eyewitness News (watch full interview). "This court will probably make an inquiry that they'll err on the side of caution."

It's not clear how the judge will handle it. Sheaffer said the judge will likely look into Baez's funding source to make sure there is no conflict of interest and to prevent an appeal.

"It is to make sure the lawyer is representing the client's best interest and not considering the interest of who's paying the attorney's fee," Sheaffer said.

A spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office said the state is aware of the allegations. Prosecutors want to know who is paying his fees and how much money has been spent. The State Attorney's Office spokesperson also said the court is aware of the complaints and it will be up to judge to decide how to handle it.

Jose Baez's spokesperson said Baez has not made any contingent deals. He said Baez is involved with coordinating licensing fees and deals with various production companies, but does not profit on those matters.


http://www.wftv.com/news/18514454/detail.html#-

I am sooo happy to hear this. I've had my suspicions for some time, now, that Baez is attempting to pervert the course of justice for the sake of his own ego and pocketbook. In my view, this case is attracting vultures. i.e., Henry Lee, etc.

Does anyone else hear the name Todd Black coming back to haunt Baez??

[trimmonthelake]

He Brandi.    Good to see you.

Casey is going down

Sorry.I meant "Hey" Brandi. 

[Leroy]

I'm number one 

I fell over Boo's socks and Vick's vapor rub. 

Well, at least my feet aren't sick!! 

 

Monkey confession - i bought some vicks today and will be taking my shower soon so I can slap some vicks on my footsies 

Hope you are feeling better Boo!

[always 1]

I'm number one 

I fell over Boo's socks and Vick's vapor rub. 

Hi Boo(tiful)
Well, at least my feet aren't sick!! 

[Leroy]

Does my new valentine attire make my ears look big?  just curious    

[joesamas mama]

I'm number one 

I fell over Boo's socks and Vick's vapor rub. 

Well, at least my feet aren't sick!! 

Hey Boo! How ya feeling? Is it still freezing up there? I hope you are well and we have a document dump this week. That way Josef can have pizza!