"Snip" By Anthony Colarossi and Amy Pavuk, Orlando Sentinel
2:46 p.m. EDT, May 6, 2011
Casey Anthony's parents can attend murder trial, judge rules
Also, after meeting with judge and prosecutors in private, defense team withdraws objection to new venue.
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The defense wanted to keep the Anthonys out.
Perry called the emergency hearing today to discuss two motions: the defense's objection to the new venue and the one filed by George and Cindy Anthony to attend the trial.
Details about why he filed or withdrew the objection, which is sealed, were not made public. Defense attorneys say they are not allowed to discuss the matter.
Mark Lippman, argued to allow George and Cindy Anthony to stay in the courtroom for the duration of the trial even though they are considered key witnesses and may be subject to sequestration.
Anthony's defense team objected.
Both the state and the defense said they plan to call the couple on numerous occasions to testify during the trial slated to begin with opening statements on May 17 if a jury is seated.
George and Cindy Anthony are allowed in court during the duration of trial, but they have be seated in the balcony so the jury could not look to them for reaction.
The judge also said rules will be posted outside the courtroom. Anyone who breaks rules will be ejected immediately without warning.
George and Cindy Anthony not sure why Casey does not want them in court,
Lippman said it's not clear whether Casey is making that decision or if it's a defense ploy.
New depositions were released today.
Cindy Anthony scheduled a visit at 9 a.m. Saturday with Casey Anthony at the Orange County Jail, said corrections spokesman Allen Moore.
Attorney: Unsure if defense will try to blame George Anthony
"We already released a statement that George had nothing to do with the untimely demise of their granddaughter," he said.
