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2010.04.20 - Today's Current News - ***NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE ***
 
Mike Thomas Blog - Orlando Sentinel

Casey Anthony free in 3 years.

Now that Cheney Mason is on board, that is my bet. Lawson Larmar is seriously outgunned with Mason and DePaul law professor Andrea Lyon. Jose Baez will fade into the background as the pros take over this case.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_columnist_mikethomas/

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I hope this is a big ol' bunch of hooey.
 
*Didn't get posted yesterday!

VIDEO REPORT: Judge In Casey Anthony Case Steps Down 2:57
Judge Stan Strickland who has been hearing the Casey Anthony case for nearly two years has ordered himself off the case. (4/19/10)
http://www.wftv.com/video/23202478/index.html
 
UPDATED: Judge Strickland Steps Down From Casey Anthony Case
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:50:12 AM
<snipped>
Judge Stan Strickland has recused himself from the Casey Anthony case. But it doesn't appear it was a move he was happy to make. In the order, signed Monday, Strickland states until now, enjoying his work has never seemed to pose a problem. The judge added some sarcasm in his motion. He said the defense has known about his brief discussion with the blogger for many months, but only now has lost confidence in the court's ability to be fair and impartial.

Legal analyst Will Jay said if Judge Strickland hadn't removed himself from the case, every motion could have been argued again, especially if Anthony is found guilty.

On the same day Strickland stepped down, the defense filed more motions, some regarding the death penalty. One claimed gender bias. Another claimed prosecutors asked for the death penalty after learning how much money Casey Anthony had for her defense.

Jay doesn't think the motions will go far. "I expect the motion to be denied. Almost every death penalty motion challenged gets denied at the trial level,&#8221; he said. &#8220;But what they're doing is preserving and making it in their record because it's going to be on review for the next 15-20 years, however long if she gets a death sentence.&#8221; Jay said any lawyer representing Casey Anthony would have to file any motion they could because they are fighting for her life.

Chief Judge Belvin Perry will now rule over the case.

Video: Judge Strickland Out
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...tricklandout_041920101135&cat=CAC&title=Judge Strickland Out

Video: Judge Off Casey Case
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...TRICKLANDOSW_041920100607&cat=CAC&title=Judge Off Casey Case

Video: Blogger Fires Back
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...rfiresback_041720100954&cat=CAC&title=Blogger Fires Back

Video: Blogger Speaks Out
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...seyBlogger_041620100857&cat=CAC&title=Blogger Speaks Out

PDF: Casey Anthony Order Of Recusal
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFiles/Stories/Local/Casey Anthony Order of Recusal.pdf

PDF: Order on Defendant's Motion to Disqualify Trial Judge
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...endant's Motion to Disqualify Trial Judge.pdf

PDF: Motion to Declare Florida Statute 921-141 Unconstitutional
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...ional for Inadequate Appellate Review (2).pdf

PDF: Motion to Preclude the State's Impermissible Gender Biased Request for Imposition of the Death Penalty
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...quest for Imposition of the Death Penalty.pdf

PDF: Order on Defendant's Motion to Disqualify Trial Judge (4/19/10)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...endant's Motion to Disqualify Trial Judge.pdf

PDF: Second Motion to Preclude Death Procedures for Impermissible Prosecutorial Motives (4/19/10)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...s for Impermissible Prosecutorial Motives.pdf

PDF: Defendant's Motion for Protective Order with Respect to Penalty Phase Discovery
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...r with Respect to Penalty Phase Discovery.pdf

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2010/4/19/judge_strickland_removes_self_from_casey_case.html
 
Judge takes himself off Anthony case

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/19/casey.anthony.judge.quits/index.html?hpt=T2

"Conway recalled that when he first appeared before Perry years ago, the judge invited him into chambers and gave him two rules: "One, the train leaves at 8:30 a.m. Be on it. Two, be prepared."

Conway said that Perry assured him, "If you follow those two rules, you'll be fine."
-from the article
 
April 20, 2010 6:30 AM
Casey Anthony: Letters Could Be Her Demise, Says Ex-Prosecutor Robin Sax

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20002772-504083.html

Snipped:

Luckily for the Orange County, Fla., prosecutors, with an onslaught of Casey Anthony's jailhouse letters plus hours of taped jailhouse interview transcripts, they can know. The release of the letters not only gives us a sneak peak into her mind, but also begins to set the stage for the drama that will unfold once this case gets in front of twelve jurors.

And drama it will be!

Much more at link
 
Criminal Case Docket Updated:


04/19/2010 Motion
- Defendant, Casey Marie Anthony's, Amended Motion to Disqualify Trial Judge (amended as to correct notary)
04/19/2010 Order
on Defendant's Motion to Disqualify Trial Judge
04/19/2010 Notice of Filing
Affidavit of Service (Attached)
04/20/2010 Notice of Provision of Supplemental Discovery
 
Casey Anthony: Who is Chief Judge Belvin Perry? Strict, respected
Caylee and Casey Anthony, WESH, WFTV, WOFL &#8212; posted by halboedeker on April, 20 2010 9:05 AM

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...hief-judge-belvin-perry-strict-respected.html

snipped:

Prominent Orlando attorney Mark NeJame reminded WESH-Channel 2 that Perry is a former prosecutor with death-penalty experience. &#8220;I think the new judge is going to say enough is enough,&#8221; NeJame said. &#8221;He&#8217;s going to keep this ball moving. And if anybody thinks that they&#8217;re going to get additional delays or extensions as a result of having a new judge come on board, I think they&#8217;re sadly mistaken.&#8221;

On WOFL-Channel 35, local defense attorney Diana Tennis said Perry is bright, experienced and solid. &#8220;I don&#8217;t think he&#8217;s going to make any decisions that are going to get overturned on appeal,&#8221; Tennis predicted. &#8220;He&#8217;s our chief judge for a reason.
 
Casey Anthony: Who is Chief Judge Belvin Perry? Strict, respected
posted by halboedeker on April, 20 2010 9:05 AM
<snipped>
On the late news last night, WFTV-Channel 9 legal analyst Bill Sheaffer predicted that Perry won&#8217;t be as forgiving and calm as Strickland. &#8220;It really doesn&#8217;t put the defense in any better position than the defense was with Judge Strickland,&#8221; Sheaffer said. &#8220;Judge Perry is a very competent judge, has tried a number of high-profile murder cases and is known as a judge&#8217;s judge.&#8221;

Prominent Orlando attorney Mark NeJame reminded WESH-Channel 2 that Perry is a former prosecutor with death-penalty experience. &#8220;I think the new judge is going to say enough is enough,&#8221; NeJame said. &#8221;He&#8217;s going to keep this ball moving. And if anybody thinks that they&#8217;re going to get additional delays or extensions as a result of having a new judge come on board, I think they&#8217;re sadly mistaken.&#8221;

On WOFL-Channel 35, local defense attorney Diana Tennis said Perry is bright, experienced and solid. &#8220;I don&#8217;t think he&#8217;s going to make any decisions that are going to get overturned on appeal,&#8221; Tennis predicted. &#8220;He&#8217;s our chief judge for a reason.

Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...hief-judge-belvin-perry-strict-respected.html
 
Perry Takes Over Casey Anthony Case
Strickland Removes Himself After Motion From Defense
POSTED: 4:17 pm EDT April 20, 2010
UPDATED: 4:50 pm EDT April 20, 2010
<snipped>
Perry was described as a no-nonsense judge, who is tough on the law and is expected to be tough on the budget that Casey Anthony's defense will be able to spend. "He's not going to accept any nonsense," Orlando defense attorney Mark NeJame said.

NeJame has practiced law in front of Perry for years. "(He's) smart, doesn't suffer fools lightly and will not put up with any antics," NeJame said.

Attorney Richard Hornsby said the appointment of Perry could have a dramatic effect on how much money Anthony can hope to get from taxpayers to help funder her defense. The matter has yet to be settled. "To suddenly have the judge who sets the budget for the entire Ninth Judicial Circuit on your case, he's going to be less likely to authorize fees unless he absolutely thinks they're necessary to defend Casey Anthony," Hornsby said.

NeJame and Hornsby are among six attorneys who spoke to WESH 2 News about the effect of the removal of Strickland will have on the Anthony case. All of them said the appointment of Perry will not help Anthony's defense in their quest to have the death penalty taken off the table. "I don't think he'll have a problem imposing the death penalty. For him, I don't think it's a moral question. It's just a legal question about whether or not it's appropriate," Hornsby said.

Anthony's defense attorney, Jose Baez, wouldn't comment on the appointment of Perry to preside over the case.

Video: Perry Takes Over Casey Anthony Case 4/20/10 1:54
Orange County Chief Judge Belvin Perry takes over the murder case against Casey Anthony.
http://www.wesh.com/video/23210073/index.html

Video: Judge Steps Down In Anthony Case 4/20/10 1:34
Judge Stan Strickland steps down from the Casey Anthony case.
http://www.wesh.com/video/23204142/

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/23210094/detail.html
 
UPDATED: Analysis: New Casey Judge &#8220;Sets Tone Of Authority&#8221;
Posted: 5:42 pm EDT April 20, 2010
Updated: 6:42 pm EDT April 20, 2010
<snipped>
Judge Perry has been on the bench in Central Florida for 21 years. When he makes a ruling, it's rarely overturned. Chief Perry is the go-to judge for problematic criminal cases in Orange and Osceola counties and Casey's case has become one. Judge Perry has an extraordinary record; almost always, what he says goes. Circuit Judge Perry has been chief judge for almost 13 years. Over the last ten years, in the many criminal cases he's heard, some of which have been death penalty cases, only one of his rulings was partially overturned by a higher court.

WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer says that's a phenomenal record. &#8220;The likelihood that Judge Perry will either allow a mistake to happen or be drawn into committing some reversible error himself is slight,&#8221; Sheaffer said.

Perry, a former prosecutor and the son of an Orlando police officer, is respected by prosecutors and defense attorneys and, Sheaffer said, Perry's no-nonsense approach could change the tone of Casey's case. &#8220;He sets a tone of authority in his courtroom. No one ever questions who's in charge once you walk into Judge Perry's courtroom,&#8221; Sheaffer said.

Sheaffer expects Judge Perry to tighten up the proceedings. He remembers Perry once cutting off a wordy lawyer in court by saying, &#8216;Don't give me the whole bushel of oysters, just give me the pearls.&#8221; Subtle humor, but Perry made his point.

WHAT'S NEXT IN THE CASE?
More discovery documents could be released this week.

In May, there will be a pre-trial hearing in the civil case against Casey filed by Zenaida Gonzalez.

BILL SHEAFFER: Analysis Of New Judge Named To Casey Case 9:05
WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer talks about what Judge Belvin Perry means for the Casey Anthony case. (04/20/10)
http://www.wftv.com/video/23211409/index.html

VIDEO REPORT: Rulings By New Casey Anthony Judge Have Rarely Been Overturned 2:40
WFTV found out that when Judge Belvin Perry makes a ruling, it's rarely overturned. (04/20/10)
http://www.wftv.com/video/23212417/index.html

*Added for reference for everyone! :wink:
RAW VIDEO: Grand Jury Indicts Casey Anthony, Judge Seals Documents 4:52
Watch raw video inside the court room (*Judge Belvin Perry) as a grand jury hands up an indictment against Casey Anthony. (10/14/08)
http://www.wftv.com/video/17714433/

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/23211421/detail.html
 
Casey Anthony: What will Chief Judge Belvin Perry mean to the case?
Caylee and Casey Anthony, WESH, WFTV, WOFL &#8212; posted by halboedeker on April, 20 2010 6:26 PM

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...in-perry-mean-to-the-case.html/comment-page-1

snipped:

&#8220;What&#8217;s next in this case?&#8221; Bristow asked. &#8220;Only the chief judge actually knows that for sure, but I&#8217;m told in all likeliness there will be a status hearing soon where the judge calls the state and the defense into the courtroom to get the lowdown as to where things stand.&#8221;

WOFL said it spoke &#8220;exclusively&#8221; to NeJame, but he was also on WESH. To WOFL, NeJame described Perry as &#8220;a no-nonsense judge&#8221; who &#8220;will be very strict according to guidelines.&#8221;

WFTV reported that more discovery documents could be released this week.
 
New Anthony judge seen as no-nonsense jurist
Updated: Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010, 7:51 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010, 7:48 PM EDT
<snipped>
Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr. can pick and choose what cases he will preside over. On Tuesday, he had nothing on his docket, but a judicial assistant said he was declining to comment on a case he has only had for less than 24 hours.

Florida A&M University Law School Dean Leroy Pernell said he believes Chief Judge Perry will likely set a status hearing and bring the prosecutors and the defense teams to court to see where things stand. "What are the issues, what are the priority issues and work out a manner for addressing those," said Pernell.

Chief Judge Perry is somewhat familiar with the case, having presided over the Grand Jury which indicted Casey Anthony on first degree murder charges in October or 2008. He has heard testimony from six of the State's key witnesses, including a lab technician with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, a computer specialist, lead investigators and every Casey's father, George. Also on Chief Judge Perry's docket is Jason Rodriguez, the man accused of opening fire at the Gateway Center in Downtown Orlando last fall. Chief Judge Perry is a proponent of the death penalty. There are at least three men on death row right now, all sentenced in Perry's courtroom.

NeJame said this is a bad move for the defense. "I think that Judge Strickland, a wonderful judge and a brilliant jurist, allowed them latitude," said and I think that Judge Perry will be very strict according to guidelines and won't put up with any nonsense"

*Video Included In Article!

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/042010new-anthony-judge-seen-as-no-nonsense-jurist
 
UPDATED: Judge Perry To Preside Over Casey Anthony Case
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 7:02:34 PM
<snipped>
Judge Perry has been on the bench since 1989, and he's no stranger to high profile cases. Perry has been the Orange-Osceola County chief judge since 2001.

Perry is presiding over the case of the accused downtown shooter, Jason Rodriguez. Also, earlier in April, Perry ruled David Johnston is not mentally disabled and can be executed.

Perry is a former prosecutor and he has a background in law enforcement. Perry has heard many death penalty cases and homicide cases in his career. Local attorneys say he'll be up to speed in the Casey Anthony case in no time.

Local trial attorney Mark NeJame said both Perry and Strickland are great judges, but attorneys may find Perry to be a little less laid back. "He's been very fair right down the middle judge, but he does not tolerate foolishness, and he will keep everyone in check and make sure everyone is doing their job professionally," NeJame said.

Video: Who Is Judge Belvin Perry?
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...o=judgeperryos_042020100502&cat=CAC&title=Who Is Judge Belvin Perry?

Video: NeJame Discusses Changes In Case
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...AMEONPERRYW_042020100521&cat=CAC&title=NeJame Discusses Changes In Case

Circuit Judge Belvin Perry, Jr.
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Sidebar/2010/4/20/circuit_judge_belvin_perry_jr.html

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2010/4/20/judge_perry_to_preside_over_casey_anthony_case.html
 
Casey Anthony: What will Chief Judge Belvin Perry mean to the case?
posted by halboedeker on April, 20 2010 6:26 PM
<snipped>
WESH-Channel 2&#8217;s Bob Kealing talked to local attorneys, who predicted Chief Judge Belvin Perry could present problems for Anthony&#8217;s defense team.

&#8220;I don&#8217;t think he&#8217;ll have a problem imposing the death penalty,&#8221; said attorney Richard Hornsby, who offers analysis for WESH. &#8220;For him, I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s a moral question. It&#8217;s just a legal question about whether or not it&#8217;s appropriate.&#8221;

&#8220;They have not been working at breakneck speed to ready this case for trial,&#8221; NeJame told Kealing. &#8221;A new judge is going to say enough is enough. You&#8217;re going to keep this ball moving.&#8221;

And Kealing said NeJame described Strickland&#8217;s removal as another stall tactic by the Anthony defense team that will backfire with Perry in charge.

&#8220;What&#8217;s next in this case?&#8221; Bristow asked. &#8220;Only the chief judge actually knows that for sure, but I&#8217;m told in all likeliness there will be a status hearing soon where the judge calls the state and the defense into the courtroom to get the lowdown as to where things stand.&#8221;

WFTV reported that more discovery documents could be released this week.

Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...ampaign=Feed:+entertainment/tv/tvguy+(TV+Guy)
 
Advice for Casey Anthony attorneys: Be prepared and have no excuses for new judge
Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry is known for keeping cases on track and holding lawyers&#8217; feet to the fire.
8:25 p.m. EDT, April 20, 2010
<snipped>
The transition from Strickland to Perry represents an on-the-ground adjustment that attorneys in the Casey Anthony case must make. "It's going to be a different working environment for the attorneys," Orlando defense attorney Diana Tennis said. "The quality of justice won't change . . . [but] the stress on the attorneys may be ratcheted up." The public and the media have yet to see prosecutors and Anthony's defense team together before Perry, a 60-year-old veteran of high-profile cases and the cameras that come with them. The next status hearing &#8212; a date is not yet set &#8212; will be Perry's introduction overseeing a case that has drawn international attention since it began two years ago.

A court spokeswoman said Perry is already in the process reading the Anthony court files. He declined multiple media requests for interviews.

No patience for bickering
In his second stretch as Orange Circuit chief judge, Perry likes to-the-point conversations and has little patience for bickering. The constant sniping between Anthony attorney José Baez and Assistant State Attorney Jeff Ashton will end, attorneys say. "I don't think there is going to be a lot of extra patience, Tennis said. "The arguing back and forth between the lawyers is not going to happen anymore."

"He's direct. He's efficient. He's not interested in, or affected by, publicity," long-time Orlando defense attorney Kelly Sims said. "He's funny and engaging off the bench, but he's absolutely no-nonsense on the bench." He also holds attorneys accountable. "There are no excuses for not meeting deadlines and not being prepared," said Orlando defense attorney Andrea Black, who has tried murder cases in front both judges Black.

Perry survived sex scandal
It speaks to Perry's reputation that he regained his status following a sex scandal that nearly derailed his career. In 1998, he acknowledged a seven-year affair with former deputy court administrator Janis Williamson. She was fired a year earlier and filed a discrimination complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

As chief judge, Perry doesn't carry a regular case load and handles the assignment of judges. He isn't assigned cases as other judges are. He often takes cases that are difficult and often ends up with those for which other judges (or their schedules) aren't suited, such as a death-penalty case or ones that are more time consuming. Perry has handled a slew of murder trials and more than a few death-penalty cases.

&#8216;He will move that case along'
On Tuesday, Perry's first day with the Anthony case on his plate, he was in Tallahassee fighting for funding, a court spokeswoman said.

Yet the defense's effort to seek a different judge has left some defense attorneys scratching their heads. If this is part of a bigger strategy, they don't see it. "I think they will be very sorry that they recused Judge Strickland and now have Judge Perry," Black said. "He will move that case along."
*Much more at link!
**4-Page Article!!

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...anthony-belvin-perry-20100420,0,6995120.story
 
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