2010.04.30 - 05.02 Today's Current News - ***NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE ***

[Angel Who Cares]

Casey Anthony's trial could last 2 months
April 30, 2010 10:32 AM
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In his first hearing after taking over the case, Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr. said he would not announce the venue for the trial until right before it starts.

"Unfortunately, if you disclose the location too soon, then you have the problem with interviews asking what's called a man or woman on the street," Perry said. "You generate stories in those local papers, so we must balance the interests of the defendant and receiving a fair trial and balance the right of the public to know."

Article:
http://wdbo.com/localnews/2010/04/casey-anthonys-trial-could-las.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Casey defense files motion to seal jail visit records
April 30, 2010 5:48 PM
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Casey Anthony's defense team filed a motion Friday to block to the release of jail visiting log records from the public.

The defense claims in the motion that "the media is constantly aware of any visits that the Defendant has." They also claim that the visits reveal the identity of any expert witnesses that may visit Casey in the jail.

Article:
http://wdbo.com/localnews/2010/04/casey-defense-files-motion-to.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Casey Anthony faces new judge
April 30, 2010 7:19 AM
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"I think the judge will assert himself and clearly establish whose courtroom it is," said Mark Nejame. "I think he'll run a very tight, orderly, no-nonsense conference."

The chief judge has the power to move up the accused child killer's trial date which was set for May 9, 2011 by Strickland, but Nejame says Perry probably won't take that step. "I think he will honor the existing date but will likely let them know that he believes that that is more than enough time, and they better be ready," said Nejame. "Judge Perry will be a bit more exacting and demanding in holding people to schedules."

Nejame says Perry will also be strict when it comes to handling any bad behavior by attorneys in the courtroom. "He will simply lay people out," said Nejame. "He'll likely give people a chance to correct their behavior, and then he won't tolerate it again. He will not be shy to impose sanctions."

Article:
http://wdbo.com/localnews/2010/04/casey-anthony-faces-new-judge.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

VIDEO REPORT: New Judge Gets Down To Business At Casey Hearing 3:28
The new judge presiding in the Casey Anthony case said the jury in the case likely won't come from Orange County. 5/01/10
http://www.wftv.com/video/23323491/index.html

 

[okiedokietoo]

http://www.examiner.com/x-23328-True-Crime-Examiner~y2010m5d1-C
Casey Anthony 2.0: a new judge to save--or wave--her life?
May 1, 11:20 AMTrue Crime Examiner Ivy Bigbee

"With some irony, April, 2010's final day injected new life into a death penalty case, in form and substance on the punctual entrance of Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr.

Although advance notice of Judge Perry's no-nonsense, streamlined approach preceded him via various media pronouncements, nothing could prepare court attendees for the transformation from recused Judge Stan Strickland's "let it be," affable benchside manner to Judge Perry's seemingly "so be it, and right now, thank you very much," demeanor, as the briskly thoughtful jurist presided over his first Anthony pre-trial hearing.
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much more at link

 

[okiedokietoo]

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100501/ARTICLES/5011010/1002?p=2&tc=pg
Around the Region - May 1
Staff and wire reports
Published: Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 30, 2010 at 11:22 p.m

Judge: Casey Anthony trial could last 7 weeks
"If the judge grants a request by Anthony's attorneys to change the location of the trial, Perry said he likely will select the jury from another part of Florida and bring jurors back to Orlando for the trial to save money."