Caylee Marie Anthony #153 12/09/09 - 12/16/09

[Northern Rose]

Casey Anthony's Lawyers Fight to Have Death Penalty Option Dropped

The defense team for the Florida mom charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee Anthony and misleading investigators about what happened are trying to stop prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.

A hearing was held in Orlando Friday morning in an effort to drop the death penalty as an option for 23-year-old Casey Anthony, who is charged with first-degree murder in Caylee's killing.

She has pleaded not guilty.

Her lawyers also want the Orange County Jail to stop videotaping Anthony's visits with family, friends and members of her legal team.

Anthony wept through much of Friday's court proceedings, but her lead attorney said she understands the charges and sentence she faces.

"Casey knows what lies ahead," Jose Baez told reporters after the hearing.

MORE...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,580025,00.html?test=latestnews

[Blink34]

Did everyone see how Baez said at the pressconf following the hearing that he will make Dominic Casey a witness to avoid not being at his deposition?

Someone is going to have to tell me how the hell you can call a witness you allege has privileged work product to your case, who has worked for both you and your Client.  

Either they can testify or they cannot, you can't have it both ways.

B

[akmom]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

I would bet my last dollar that Spindy has either gone under the knife or had botox, of course, doesn't everyone who's daughter has killed their granddaughter

[SunnyinTX]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

Thanks NR...isn't that Mallory's Mom?

 And why does Lee never come to court?

[Northern Rose]

Casey Anthony sobs at account of daughter's death

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida mother charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter sobbed in court Friday as a prosecutor speculated aloud that the toddler was methodically drugged and suffocated with tape.

Casey Anthony cried as prosecutor Jeff Ashton suggested that Caylee Anthony's killer restrained her arms, dosed her with something that knocked her unconscious and put duct tape over her mouth and nose.

Ashton offered the scenario when explaining why he believes the case would qualify for the death penalty.

"Her killer would prepare some substance in advance that would render her physically unable to resist," said Ashton during the pretrial hearing. "If the killer looked at her face, maybe the killer saw her eyes ... First one piece (of tape), then two, then three so that no breath was possible."

The cause of Caylee's death remains unknown, but duct tape was found on the body.

Ashton offered the scenario in response to a defense request to bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.

Circuit Judge Stan Strickland said he would rule later.

Because the cause of death is still unknown, prosecutors are unable to prove that she suffered a heinous, cruel or atrocious death, which is the standard under Florida law for seeking the death penalty, said Andrea Lyon, one of Anthony's attorneys.

"The real reason the state has asked for the death penalty is because they wish to get as biased a jury as they possibly can," Lyon said. "It has the effect of coercing pleas in cases where that may in fact not be appropriate."

Anthony's attorneys contend that jurors in death-penalty cases, who are sceened to eliminate those with moral objections to capital punishment, are more likely to convict defendants. The defense also says the threat of the death penalty could be used to coerce Anthony into making a plea agreement.

Anthony has pleaded not guilty and her trial is expected to start next year.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gSCB_oxlbv95mfQuS7sW3xgOZCVQD9CH8FJG0

[Northern Rose]

Will Casey Face Death Penalty?

ORLANDO -- The judge in the case against Casey Anthony heard three key motions, including whether the state should be able to seek the death penalty.

Defense attorneys argued that Florida law requires the death penalty should be reserved for cases that are atrocious and cruel, where there was suffering before death, and the murder was cold, calculated or premeditated.

The defense said the method of death was unclear in this case.


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Casey In Tears
Anthonys Arrive In Court

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/12/11/death_penalty_questioned_today_in_case_against_casey.html

[crazybabyborg]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

I would bet my last dollar that Spindy has either gone under the knife or had botox, of course, doesn't everyone who's daughter has killed their granddaughter

She can afford those luxuries now, along with cruises. Caylee's a real money maker!   

[Cappuccino]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

Thanks NR...isn't that Mallory's Mom?

 And why does Lee never come to court?

Because he doesnt believe his sister & while he may be willing along with his parents to cover up Casey's crimes, he cant look her in the eye - that was evident even when he spoke to Tony under surveillance that he did not believe what his sister was slinging, that he may know for a fact that she killed Caylee & may even be assisting in attempting to have her get away with it....no doubt in my mind

[SunnyinTX]

Did everyone see how Baez said at the pressconf following the hearing that he will make Dominic Casey a witness to avoid not being at his deposition?

Someone is going to have to tell me how the hell you can call a witness you allege has privileged work product to your case, who has worked for both you and your Client.  

Either they can testify or they cannot, you can't have it both ways.

B

I may be wrong...but I am fairly sure JS alluded to making JB to make DC a witness.  JB wanted to be present for depo and LDB said no.....so this may be a way to get around the state not allowing JB in the depo...hope this makes sense

[no rose colored glasses]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

I would bet my last dollar that Spindy has either gone under the knife or had botox, of course, doesn't everyone who's daughter has killed their granddaughter

I was just looking at the pics that were just posted with them leaving the court house, Cindy most definitely had some work done, she looks different, no question in my mind at all.

[crazybabyborg]

I have to unlock my office door and get to work. They think I've been listening to a webinar!   

I'll check back when I can!!   

[Cappuccino]

Did everyone see how Baez said at the pressconf following the hearing that he will make Dominic Casey a witness to avoid not being at his deposition?

Someone is going to have to tell me how the hell you can call a witness you allege has privileged work product to your case, who has worked for both you and your Client.  

Either they can testify or they cannot, you can't have it both ways.

B

Blink, all that is once again hot air, enough to fill balloon boy's demented father's jiffy pop vessel 1000X over

[no rose colored glasses]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

Thanks NR...isn't that Mallory's Mom?

 And why does Lee never come to court?

Because he must have more brains then we all thought. He at least has the decency to distance himself.

[Blink34]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

Thanks NR...isn't that Mallory's Mom?

 And why does Lee never come to court?

It is, Judy Parker. Mallory was sitting directly behind George. Vaderstang mia.
B

[Rowanvamp0]

I have to unlock my office door and get to work. They think I've been listening to a webinar!   

I'll check back when I can!!   

Your so bad..LOL If I went in I had no acess except for my blackberry and I wasn't going to trust that and then be interrupted all the time.

[NCMike]

Question.................... I'm not 100% convinced that a 2 year old could have pulled off 3 pieces of tightly applied industrial duct tape. What do you guys think?

(Ohh, I can just see Monkeys from all over the country heading for the duct tape, now!)

Caylee may not have been able to pull off the duct tape, but if she weren't restrained (either physically or chemically) I believe she would have at least attempted to remove the tape.

[Blink34]

Did everyone see how Baez said at the pressconf following the hearing that he will make Dominic Casey a witness to avoid not being at his deposition?

Someone is going to have to tell me how the hell you can call a witness you allege has privileged work product to your case, who has worked for both you and your Client.  

Either they can testify or they cannot, you can't have it both ways.

B

Yes Agreed, I bet Andrea kicked him in the calf on that one. She did NOT answer a single question, not even one directed to her.  No Macaluso and no Baden,  I call dissention in the ranks.
B
Blink, all that is once again hot air, enough to fill balloon boy's demented father's jiffy pop vessel 1000X over

[Rowanvamp0]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

Thanks NR...isn't that Mallory's Mom?

 And why does Lee never come to court?

It is, Judy Parker. Mallory was sitting directly behind George. Vaderstang mia.
B

Did someone get a screen capture of Mallory??

[Northern Rose]

arriving

[SunnyinTX]

G&C leaving court.  In the last image the woman with her arms crossed and looking mad looks like the woman from the cruise.

Thanks NR...isn't that Mallory's Mom?

 And why does Lee never come to court?

It is, Judy Parker. Mallory was sitting directly behind George. Vaderstang mia.

Thanks B