I watched and listened to the hearing as if I were in the courtroom myself, waiting for my turn on hearing day. Jose did a fine job. You can all knit-pick this and that, but I saw and heard a very competent attorney making sound arguments.
I was surprised that the Judge had apparently done no research on the issues presented by the photos of the skeleton, as he had no resolution ready, nor a clue as to how to handle it. Jose was right, the Motion was Moot as to him, he never had any intention to sell the photos and he can not be responsible for what happens in the experts offices, or even in the US Postal Service. I was confused by the State's Motion as well and believe that the Judge should have exercised the State's authority over the "res", (the photos) and just rule that the res must not be sent via the internet and must remain in the State. Then let the lawyers figure out how to get the expert things done. It was a ridiculous moment in courtroom drama and totally unnecessary.
I am also noting that many of these motions were being brought a second time before the court because the State had not yet complied with the last court order. This means that Baez has asked for this stuff to which I refer TWICE* before and the State did not comply according to the Rules of Procedure AND in violation of a previous order of a court, albeit under a previous docket number assigned to the case.
*(First Baez would file a Bill of Particulars and for A Motion for Discovery. The State has an ongoing obligation to supplement it's responses on a timely basis as new evidence is gathered, etc. The State obviously did not respond timely so Baez filed a Motion to Compel the Discovery, requiring a hearing. The Judge ruled in his favor and gave the State a time within which to respond. The State didn't respond, so another Motion to Compel had to be filed and a hearing set and arguments made on the issues. This is just nonsense. The State should have gotten a tongue lashing for forcing the defense to file motion after motion for the same things. JMHO)
KC didn't look anything. She sat quietly, barely moved and had no expression whatsoever. Blank. She was polite and spoke clearly with the Judge. If the Judge wanted her to stand, he would have no trouble telling her. If the Judge was fine with it, that should be all you need.
KC signed a waiver this morning, unbeknowst to the deputies who pick up the prisoners at whatever am. She refused to go because she signed a waiver. There have been a lot of hearings where KC wasn't present - in fact this is the first Motion hearing she has attended. Why the big deal now? Someone tipped off the Judge that he needs to cover his butt on Appeal, so he better command her appearance so she can't claim that she was denied appearance at important hearings. I guess the SA did this for him - a little reminder.
KC smiled at the end after the Judge said "That's a wrap" and Baez turned towards her. A polite smile. That's all.
Jose has control over the remains for now. KC has given him the authority to make all decisions as to when the remains are no longer needed. What she does with them after Jose says her team is finished and hands them back over to her is anyone's guess. I am nearly 100% positive that she will sign over a release to have the interrment at that point. She knows she can't attend, she isnt' getting out and she can watch it on tv. Frankly, I don't think she even wants to get out to go to Caylee's funeral. Too dangerous for her on so many levels.
It may be as simple as GA and CA could not make it to the court in time to see KC today. She was only there about 35-40 minutes. Maybe they were working in the yard and I would hate to read what would be written if they showed up sweaty and in dirty yard clothes without make-up and hair done.
KC's hair did not look dirty to me. She looked well-groomed and healthy. She is neither pregnant nor wasting away with grief. All that has happened is she lost use of make-up and her hair grew to her shoulders. Oh, and no high heeled boots today.
Thank you for this post!! It is exactly what everyone needs to read and re-read until they understand. I would hope that it stops these ridiculous rumors and speculations, but I know that's too much to wish for.
I read something on another board yesterday, that the judge seemed to be pizzed off at Baez. NOT TRUE! He was polite to both sides, and even challenged a few things from the pros. side.
Seems to me that the pros. is the cause of this delay in burying Caylee's remains. Not the Anthonys, not Baez, not Casey. They are playing a little game, and it is not fair to Baez at all. Everybody is harping on wanting this trial to go forward, but they need to realize, the defense needs time to prepare their case... and they can't do that if the pros. drags their feet. Their motion to prevent the sale of these pictures of the remains was purely ridiculous... they can't guarantee that some little obscure deputy in the sheriff's office might not get hold of them and sell them for big bucks!! They sent these pictures all over the country themselves... to Quantico, to Indiana, to Tennesse... couldn't someone hack their secure server??
As for George and Cindy not being there... there could be very good reasons. They did not know Casey would be sent for and brought to the court. And yes, if they showed up in sweaty clothes, there would have been 40 pages of derogatory remarks on here.
I also agree that Casey looked fine... no blotchy face, no "unkempt" hair, no signs of pregnancy. As for her stoicism... most defense attornies instruct their clients to show as little emotion as possible in court... no outbursts of crying, no anger, or show of temper, no sarcasm, no rolling of the eyes, or other gestures that could show contempt of the court (judge.) They have to be polite and respectful at all times. That is what I saw with Casey.
Baez not wearing a wedding band means nothing. Neither did the little smile at the end. He might have told her to keep her chin up, or something similar. He is doing his job, and doing it rather well, as a matter of fact. I see no reason to diss him, or Dr. Lee, or anyone associated with the defense side.
Casey still has Constitutional rights, whether we like it or not.
