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2009.12.18 Today's Current News - ***NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE ***

UPDATED: Casey Anthony case: Judge says jail can keep recording
Orange Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland ruled Thursday that he can't force the jail to stop videotaping Casey Anthony.
December 17, 2009
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A judge won't stop Orange County Jail officials from recording visits between Casey Anthony and her attorneys.

However, he does have concerns about content of any videotape that might be released and has seen at least one that would impact Anthony's right to a fair trial, Strickland wrote.

It's unclear which video the judge is referring to in his motion. Several months ago, Strickland did stop the release of a video that showed Anthony's reaction when she learned about her daughter's remains.

Strickland ordered that he must view &#8212; behind closed doors &#8212; any video of visits with her attorney before it's released to the public.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...casey-anthony-ruling-20091217,0,6607728.story
 
Casey Anthony Visits Will Continue To Be Taped
Friday, December 18, 2009 6:28:07 AM
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Anthony's lawyers filed a motion to prohibit the procedure, but Judge Stan Strickland said he'll allow their release, but not before he signs off on it.

He said state law favors public access.

Strickland also said he'll prohibit their release if he believes it will be prejudicial to her case.

Order On Defendant's Motion For Protective Order Prohibiting Orange County Jail From Videotaping Attorney Visit's
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil...nty Jail from Videotaping Attorney Visits.pdf

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/12/17/videotaping_motion_denied_in_casey_case.html
 
UPDATED: Judge: State Can Seek Death For Casey Anthony
Posted: 12:05 pm EST December 18, 2009
Updated: 5:39 pm EST December 18, 2009
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WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer he's not surprised that argument did not hold water with the judge.

&#8220;That's like the defendant saying to a judge, &#8216;Please show mercy on me, because I&#8217;m an orphan.&#8217; When, in fact, the defendant is charged with murdering their parents,&#8221; Sheaffer said.

&#8220;It's because the quality of the evidence is greater in murder cases than, perhaps, than the evidence in other cases,&#8221; Sheaffer said.

RAW VIDEO BILL SHEAFFER:Analysis Of Judge's Ruling On Death Penalty
WFTV's legal analyst talks about a judge's ruling to keep the death penalty on the table for Casey Anthony. (12/18/09)
http://www.wftv.com/video/22008753/index.html

VIDEO REPORT: Death Sentence Still On The Table In Casey Case 2:16
Casey Anthony could still be put to death if she's convicted of murdering her daughter. (12/18/09)
http://www.wftv.com/video/22009402/index.html

JUDGE'S ORDER: Death Penalty
http://www.wftv.com/pdf/22005699/detail.html

Article:
http://www.wftv.com/news/22005565/detail.html
 
UPDATED: Judge Schedules Anthony Civil Trial
Death Penalty Option Stays In Anthony Case
POSTED: Friday, December 18, 2009
UPDATED: 5:46 pm EST December 18, 2009
<snipped>
Casey Anthony could face three separate trials in 2010.

If the two sides cannot reach a financial settlement soon, a trial date has been set for June 7.

Anthony is just weeks away from her first trial of 2010. On Jan. 25 she will face a jury for allegedly stealing checks from her former best friend, Amy Huizenga.

Meanwhile, the judge in Anthony's murder case ruled on Friday that the state can continue to seek the death penalty.

Orange County Circuit Judge Stan Strickland said the state was not acting in bad faith or depriving Anthony of her constitutional rights by seeking the death penalty.

VIDEO: Death Penalty Option Stays In Casey Case 2:21
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/22005854/index.html

READ: Judge's Order
http://www.clickorlando.com/download/2009/1218/22005418.pdf

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/22005422/detail.html
 
UPDATED: Judge Rules To Leave Death Penalty On Table For Casey
Defense Has Cited Lack Of Evidence, Unconstitutionality
POSTED: 11:51 am EST December 18, 2009
UPDATED: 5:52 pm EST December 18, 2009
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"While the Court found much of defense counsel's argument regarding death penalty law and procedures to be compelling, her argument as to the state's bad faith and impermissible motives cannot withstand scrutiny. While the quantum of evidence sufficient to seek the death penalty will virtually always be an issue, that matter is best left to the jury. The prosecution's brief recitation of facts supporting its decision to seek the death penalty in this matter was also compelling, and therefore sufficient," the order stated.

VIDEO: Judge Rules To Leave Death Penalty On Table For Casey 1:29
http://www.wesh.com/video/22008275/index.html

PDF: Order Denying Defendent's Motion To Perclude The Death Penalty Procedures
http://www.wesh.com/download/2009/1218/22005752.pdf

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/22005321/detail.html
 
UPDATED: Judge will not stop death penalty proceedings for Casey Anthony
Prosecutors will not be barred from seeking the death penalty against Casey Anthony.
3:35 p.m. EST, December 18, 2009
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"While the quantum of evidence sufficient to seek the death penalty will virtually always be an issue, that matter is generally best left for the jury," Strickland wrote in a two-page ruling.

The denial is the latest of many by the judge in the case. Earlier this week, Strickland denied defense motions that the Orange County Jail stop videotaping Casey Anthony in jail. He also denied a motion to dismiss charges of check fraud.

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...anthony-death-penalty-20091218,0,411482.story
 
UPDATED: Casey&#8217;s Death Penalty Dismissal Denied
Friday, December 18, 2009 12:21:40 PM
<snipped>
In his ruling, Judge Stan Strickland said while the motion has merits, it should be left up to a jury to make that decision.

Strickland also said the prosecution has the discretion to seek the death penalty, and while he does have some authority to restrict that right, he was choosing not to do so in this case.

Read the Order: Motion Denied to Preclude Death Penalty (pdf)
http://www.cfnews13.com/uploadedFil... to Preclude the Death Penalty Procedures.pdf

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/12/18/caseys_death_penalty_dismissal_denied.html
 
Casey Anthony: Judge says prosecution can seek death penalty
posted by halboedeker on December, 18 2009 12:29 PM
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&#8220;The state argued that judges really can&#8217;t restrict prosecutors&#8217; discretion when it comes to choosing to go for the death penalty,&#8221; Pipitone said. &#8220;But the judge disagreed and said that he could stop them if he found bad faith, an attempt to deprive Casey Anthony of her constitutional rights. Now, of course, the defense argued there was bad faith. They say the state just wants to go for the death penalty so that it can get a jury that is more conviction-prone.&#8221;

You can expect more reports later today.

Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...ampaign=Feed:+entertainment/tv/tvguy+(TV+Guy)
 
Casey Anthony may still face death penalty
Updated: Friday, 18 Dec 2009, 12:41 PM EST
Published : Friday, 18 Dec 2009, 12:41 PM EST
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Judge Stan Strickland has denied a request to take the death penalty off the table in the prosecution of Casey Anthony charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

The judge ruled Friday that prosecutors can ask a jury to consider the death penalty during Casey Anthony's trial next year.

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/anthony_case/121809-anthony-death-penalty
 
Casey Anthony: Judge cites state&#8217;s compelling recitation in seeking death penalty
posted by halboedeker on December, 18 2009 4:16 PM
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&#8220;All this order says is that there is legally sufficient facts for the state attorney to seek the death penalty,&#8221; Orlando defense attorney Richard Hornsby said.

WESH&#8217;s Bob Kealing highlighted Strickland&#8217;s view that the prosecution&#8217;s brief recitation last week of why it sought the death penalty was &#8220;compelling&#8221; and &#8220;therefore sufficient.&#8221;

But Kealing added, &#8220;That does not mean Strickland will just automatically sentence Casey to death if she is convicted and even if a jury recommends it.&#8221;

Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...ampaign=Feed:+entertainment/tv/tvguy+(TV+Guy)
 
Casey Anthony: She could face three trials next year, WKMG reports
posted by halboedeker on December, 18 2009 6:24 PM
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The defamation trial has been set for June, WKMG&#8217;s Mike DeForest reported. Zenaida Gonzalez is suing Anthony for defamation for linking her to the disappearance of Caylee Anthony. Casey Anthony is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Caylee.

About the defamation suit, DeForest said, &#8220;If the two sides cannot reach a financial settlement by the end of May, a jury will hear this case in early June.&#8221;

Anthony&#8217;s check-fraud trial starts Jan. 25. Her murder trial will probably start this summer.

&#8220;So it appears 2010 is shaping up to be a very busy year with lots of distractions for Anthony&#8217;s defense team,&#8221; DeForest said.
*More info at link!

Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...ampaign=Feed:+entertainment/tv/tvguy+(TV+Guy)

ETA: *Article Updated In Post #5 Above!
 
Civil Case Docket Updated!

Events & Orders of the Court
12/16/2009---Uniform Order Setting Case for Jury/Pretrial---5/4/10 1:30PM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Criminal Murder case Docket Updated!

Events & Orders of the Court
12/17/2009---Order---Protective Order Regarding Recording of Interview of Joe Jordan (Granted)

12/17/2009---Order---Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Counts 1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13 for Violation of Double Jeopardy Clause

12/17/2009---Order---Denying Defendant's Motion for a Protective Order Directing Orange County Jail to Destroy Videos of Family Visits

12/18/2009---Order---on Defendant's Motion for Protective Order Prohibiting Orange County Jail from Videotaping Attorney Visits

01/21/2010---Hearing---(10:00 AM)---Status/Pre-Trial
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Check Fraud Docket Updated!

Events & Orders of the Court
12/18/2009---CANCELED--Hearing--(10:00 AM)---Cancelled--STATUS

01/25/2010---Trial--(10:00 AM)---Courtroom: TBA
 
George and Cindy Antony’s Body Language on the Today Show Indicates They Are Feigning Denial and Know Daughter Casey is GuiltyDecember 17th, 2009

http://www.drlillianglass.com/blog/?p=336

Even through Cindy and George Anthony’s words on The Today Show say that they believe their daughter Casey is innocent, their body language clearly says something different. Their body language says they know their daughter is guilty of killing their granddaughter Caylee.
 
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