2010.05.10 - Today's Current News - NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE

Angel Who Cares · May 9, 2010

2010.05.10 - Today's Current News - ***NO DISCUSSIONS HERE PLEASE ***

Casey Anthony Murder Trial One Year Away
Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:35:01 PM
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"We're going to see a type of trial that Orange County has definitely never seen, and Florida has never seen. It’s going to be something to see along the lines of OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson," said Richard Hornsby, legal analyst.

This week, newly appointed Judge Belvin Perry will hear outstanding motions including death penalty objections. Hornsby said those are mostly formalities filed in case laws ever change.

Motions that could have a bigger impact include whether photos of Casey before Caylee's death or Roy Kronk’s past can be used as evidence. "It's going to be a critical issue in the case because that seems to be the defense’s entire argument that another person may have placed the body there while Casey Anthony was in jail," Hornsby said.

VIDEO: Trial One Year Away
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...=oneyearaway_050920100615&cat=CAC&title=Trial One Year Away

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2010/5/9/casey_anthony_murder_trial_one_year_away.html

*FYI: I started tomorrows' thread early, since I know it will be a busy day with the motion hearing at 9:00am! :wink:

Angel Who Cares · May 10, 2010

UPDATED: Jury Coming From Other Counties
Monday, May 10, 2010 5:53:49 PM
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On Monday morning, Judge Belvin Perry agreed to bring in a jury from another Florida county. However, the trial will still be held in Orange County. Anthony's defense said she can't get a fair trial here. They said there's too much hostility towards the young mother accused of killing her child. The judge granted the change, but the trial will still be held here. Judge Perry, along with the defense and state, will go to another county that’s similar to Orange in population, racial composition, economic status and median income. Jury members will be sequestered and once the judge decides which county to pick the jurors, Perry will impose a gag order on the attorneys.

The defense said this wasn't their first choice, but there’s nothing they can do. "We’re just going to have to deal with it,” said Jose Baez, Anthony’s attorney. “There's very little on the law that deals with these issues. A lot less judicial discretion. But if this is what Judge Perry feels this is where should be held, we'll be fine with it.”

Another motion discussed Monday was those so-called party pictures of Anthony at clubs and bars. The defense wants them thrown out, but the state said it shows her whereabouts when her daughter was reportedly missing. Judge Perry did not rule on the motion, but said he has some concerns about them.

The judge is giving both sides until the end of March to agree on which pictures would be used.

Updates from the courtroom:
9:39 a.m. -- Perry moves on to the motion to keep Casey's visitation log and photos private.
9:34 a.m. -- Judge Perry says he will grant the change of venue motion at the appropriate time.
9:28 a.m. -- George and Cindy Anthony arrive at the courtroom.
9:20 a.m. -- Defense plays compilation of media reports showing how he says the media has unfairly showcased his client.
9:17 a.m. -- Judge Perry said he'll most likely grant a change of venue. Once the judge picks a location, he will tell the attorneys and then place a gag order on them.

Video: Out-Of-County Jury
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...unty_051020100506&cat=CAC&title=Out-Of-County Jury

Video: Jury To Come From Another County
http://www.cfnews13.com/MediaPlayer...FELLLIVENOONW_051020101214&cat=CAC&title=Jury To Come From Another County

Article:
http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2010/5/10/where_will_caseys_trial_be_held.html

Angel Who Cares · May 10, 2010

UPDATED: Anthony jurors will be picked from outside Orlando
Casey Anthony motions hearing
Updated: Monday, 10 May 2010, 12:38 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 10 May 2010, 6:40 AM EDT
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During the hearing, it was decided that jurors in the trial will be picked from outside Orlando and then brought back to Central Florida for the trial. Chief Judge Belivin Perry said he will grant a change of venue motion at the appropriate time. Once the judge picks a location, he will tell the attorneys and then place a gag order on them.

Baez then argued for pictures of Anthony partying, supposedly during the time that Caylee was missing, to be sealed. Judge Perry deferred a decision on that motion, asking both parties to work together on which photos they intend to use.

On Tuesday, the defense will present arguments against the death penalty, which they contend is unconstitutional.

Click here to see some of the discovery photos >>>
http://media.myfoxorlando.com/photogalleries/100909anhtonydiscoveryphotos/indexGallery.htm

Click here to see a gallery of recent discovery documents>>>
http://media.myfoxorlando.com/photogalleries/042310anthonydocuments/indexGallery.htm

Click here to see all documents released in 2010>>>
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/generic/news/anthony_case/caylee_anthony_2010_case_documents

READ: Casey's Prison Letters Part One >>>
http://media.myfoxorlando.com/photogalleries/040610casey-jail-letters-pt1/indexGallery.htm

READ: Casey's Prison Letters Part Two >>>
http://media.myfoxorlando.com/photogalleries/040610casey-jail-letters-pt2/indexGallery.htm

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/anthony_case/051010-Casey-Anthony

Angel Who Cares · May 10, 2010

UPDATED: Casey Trial To Be In Orlando With Out-Of-Town Jurors
Posted: 6:46 am EDT May 10, 2010
Updated: 6:15 pm EDT May 10, 2010
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Judge Perry said he will rule at a later time as to the location for selecting a jury and said he’ll take into consideration both side’s arguments in selecting a site and at some point he’ll contact jurisdictions as relating to jury selection. “The jury will be sequestered. They will be brought back to Orange County. They will be kept at an undisclosed location,” Judge Perry said. “I will be entering a gag order [for the attorneys]. I will be doing that at a sufficient time.” He also said he had no concern over protesters, if there were any, and said the sheriff’s office and police department will deal with any issues if they arise.

The state, though, argued that they photos should be allowed, both the photos of Casey before and after the date of the alleged incident in June 2008. “The court will defer ruling,” Judge Perry said after hearing both side. “The state and the defense, since you are required to exchange photos with each other, I’m going to give you till March 2011 which photos you are intending to use. We shall have a hearing no later than the 31st of March to go over those photographs and hear any other arguments you might have.” While Judge Belvin Perry next deferred any specific decision on a "motion to exclude", he then quickly denied the defense motion to "dismiss defective indictment" without hearing arguments from either site. Both had already presented their arguments in writing.

The court then began discussing a "motion to compel" filed by the defense seeking certain documents they feel have not been turned over to them. “We will table this one here and, uh, if there’s an expert witness for bench notes, list that expert saying you haven’t gotten it and I’ll have the state file a written response,” Judge Perry said, adding that Baez will get 10 days to submit and the state will get 10 days after that to respond.

Angel Who Cares · May 10, 2010

UPDATED: Anthony Jurors Won't Be From Orlando
Casey Anthony Attorneys Hope Jury Of Peers Won't Be From Orange County
POSTED: Monday, May 10, 2010
UPDATED: 12:56 pm EDT May 10, 2010
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The jury in the trial of Casey Anthony, who is charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter, will be selected from outside Orlando and then returned to Central Florida for the murder trial, a judge ruled on Monday. Chief Judge Belvin Perry ruled at a hearing that the 12 potential jurors and six potential alternates in Anthony's trial will be chosen from somewhere in the state of Florida outside Orlando. The jury will also be sequestered, Perry ruled.

Baez also played a two-minute video presentation that showed coverage of the nearly two-year-old case, including interviews with citizens saying that Anthony is guilty.

Later in the hearing, Perry denied a request from defense attorneys to dismiss the indictment against Anthony. In regard to the pictures showing Casey Anthony partying during the time Caylee was missing, Perry asked prosecutors to narrow down the images they may want to use at the trial. Anthony's defense team will then have the opportunity to challenge the admissibility of the selected photographs.

As Anthony left the courtroom Monday, she smiled at her mother, Cindy Anthony, and said, "Happy Mother's Day." Cindy Anthony attended the hearing with her husband, George Anthony, and their attorney, Brad Conway.

IMAGES: Today's Hearing 1-45
http://www.clickorlando.com/slideshow/news/23504767/detail.html

VIDEO: Judge's Ruling
http://www.clickorlando.com/video/23507373/index.html

Article:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/23503687/detail.html

Angel Who Cares · May 10, 2010

UPDATED: Out-Of-Town Jurors To Be Used In Anthony Case
Judge Belvin Perry Wasting No Time Ruling On 7 Motions
POSTED: 6:04 am EDT May 10, 2010
UPDATED: 12:27 pm EDT May 10, 2010
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In a hearing Monday, Judge Belvin Perry decided to order a jury be selected elsewhere and brought to Orange County for Casey Anthony's murder trial. "The defendant's motion for change of venue will be granted at the appropriate time. I will enter an order prior to us proceeding to somewhere in the state of Florida to select a jury. I will review and take into consideration the comments by the defense and the state in selecting a site," Perry said. Perry also explained that there would be a gag order regarding the location of the trial.

Baez then argued the second motion in which the defense wants pictures of Anthony partying, supposedly during the time that Caylee was missing, to be sealed. Baez said that his absurd to suggest that a person who goes to a night club or a party is a bad mother or does not love their child. Perry deferred a decision on that motion, asking both parties to work together on which photos they intend to use.

Regarding dismissing the defective indictment, Perry denied the motion.

Video: Out-Of-Town Jurors To Be Used In Anthony Case
http://www.wesh.com/video/23506973/index.html

Video: Hearing Slated In Case Against Casey
http://www.wesh.com/video/23503792/index.html

Video: Casey Prosecutors Outline Reasons For Death Penalty
http://www.wesh.com/video/23489045/index.html

Look Back: Caylee Disappears
http://www.wesh.com/news/22987477/detail.html

Search For Caylee
http://www.wesh.com/news/23066486/detail.html

Images
http://www.wesh.com/slideshow/news/19590190/detail.html?qs=1;s=1;p=news&dm=ss&tn=b

Special Section
http://www.wesh.com/caseyanthony/

Article:
http://www.wesh.com/news/23503688/detail.html

Angel Who Cares · May 10, 2010

UPDATED: Casey Anthony case: Judge says jurors will be selected from another county and brought to Orange
Judge denies defense request to toss Casey Anthony's indictment
10:11 a.m. EDT, May 10, 2010
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Here's today's line-up:
• Change of Venue
Casey Anthony's attorneys do not think their client can receive a fair trial in Central Florida. Her case has attracted intense media coverage since her initial arrest in July 2008.
Perry said today he will grant the motion at a later date and will be issuing a gag order so the attorneys cannot discuss the matter publicly. Perry said the jurors will be brought back to Orange County and be kept in an undisclosed location.
•Jail logs
Casey Anthony's attorneys want the judge to keep the list of names of people who visit her in jail private. Visitation logs are public record unless sealed by a judge.
Today, Mason told Perry this motion will need to be argued at a later date.
•Party Pictures
After Casey Anthony's arrest, dozens of pictures taken from various online social-networking sites have emerged and portray her as a "party girl."
Perry did not rule on the motion today, but said the matter will have to be addressed before trial. The judge said the state and defense will have to determine which party photos will be used by the end of March. Perry said that's when he will hear arguments about the pictures and rule. "I have some concerns about some of the photographs," Perry said. "It's hard to rule on these in a vacuum without hearing both sides."
•Gossip and Innuendo
Her legal team want to keep out dozens of statements about Anthony and her family made by friends and family — statements the defense contends are hearsay. Her attorneys also don't want prosecutors questioning Anthony's friends and acquaintances on the stand about her truthfulness and motives.
•Other people's opinions
As part of the case, investigators have questioned dozens of people who know Casey Anthony. These friends and acquaintances offered their opinions of Casey Anthony's character, motives and undisclosed intentions and character of truthfulness. These opinions should not be admissible in court, her attorneys argue.
Perry said the issue will be addressed later. He asked the defense to narrow the focus to the hearsay items that gives them greatest concern. He also is going to reserve ruling on issue of 911 calls made by Anthony's mother, Cindy Anthony.
•Toss indictment
Her attorneys argue in a motion that Casey Anthony was indicted on several charges, including premeditated murder and criminal neglect of her daughter. But they say there is so little information on the indictment that the legal team can't possibly defend her.
Perry denied the motion.
•More information
Casey Anthony's legal team has continued to ask for various records, including documents from various forensic labs, communications between law enforcement officials and those labs. It's unclear what information they are seeking in this legal request.
*Much more at link!
**3-Page Article!!

Listen to unforgettable 911 calls
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-911-calls,0,3684096.gallery

Article:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...hony-hearing-motions-20100510,0,6943252.story
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FYI: Live on TruTv as well & coverage after the hearing today!!

MADJGNLAW · May 10, 2010

Casey Anthony: Will jurors see "party pics?"
"Snip" WDBO Radio http://wdbo.com/localnews/2010/05/casey-anthony-will-jurors-see.html
By Drew Petrimoulx @ May 10, 2010

WATCH LIVE: Casey Hearing at 9:00am
http://www.wftv.com/news/23503932/detail.html

MyFoxOrlando.com will have LIVE coverage>>>
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/subindex/our_programs/live

Rundown of Monday's motions (PDF'S).
http://wdbo.com/common/pdf/orlando/notice_hearings_casey_anthony.pdf

Judge Perry will hear seven defense motions including one to keep the infamous "party pictures" from being seen by the jury.

The racy photos show Casey and her friends engaged in drunken debauchery. Partying in an Orlando night club during the time Caylee Anthony was missing.

Defense attorneys say viewing the pictures would cause jurors to form a prejudice.

"It has an incredible, powerful influence on the jurors," said San Diego defense attorney Bloom.

A judge overturned Cynthia Sommer ruling, saying the evidence about her lifestyle unduly influenced the jury. Bloom says prosecutors in the Casey Anthony case should be careful not to make the same mistake.

Pictures that were taken before Caylee went missing are "completely irrelevant," Bloom said. The rest are subject to judge's interpretation.

MADJGNLAW · May 10, 2010

Casey Trial To Be In Orlando With Out-Of-Town Jurors
Updated: 12:18 pm EDT May 10, 2010

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http://www.wftv.com/news/23503932/detail.html
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Judge Perry kept up the pace in the Casey Anthony case proceedings, working through several motions durining the hearing Monday morning, including deciding on jurors coming from outside of Orange County.
Second hearing this week will be held Tuesday morning.

05/10/2010 HEARING:
Part 1 http://www.wftv.com/video/23506764/index.html
Part 2 http://www.wftv.com/video/23505934/index.html
Part 3 http://www.wftv.com/video/23506330/index.html

The hearing started with a discussion of the defense request to change the location of the trial (read motion).

The state told Judge Perry that they do not necessarily object to the defense request and that they are willing to wave an attempt to seat a jury in Orange County. Prosecutor Linda Drane said they could argue against it, but are choosing not to.

Angel Who Cares · May 10, 2010

OT FYI: BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Melissa Huckaby pleads guilty in Sandra Cantu's murder
Last updated 14 mins ago
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Melissa Huckaby, accused of kidnapping and murdering 8-year-old Sandra Cantu of Tracy, has agreed to a plea deal and pleaded guilty to murder with the special circumstance of kidnapping.

Huckaby entered the plea Monday morning in San Joaquin County Superior Court.

Under the deal, other charges against Huckaby have been dismissed, including rape.

Huckaby will be sentenced on June 14 to a maximum of life in prison without parole. She will not be sentenced to death under the plea.

Article:
http://www.news10.net/news/story.aspx?storyid=81150&catid=2

P.S. I have already updated today's articles with all of the videos of the hearing & images etc. for everyone.
I'll edit the articles as more comes out as well!

MADJGNLAW · May 10, 2010

Anthony Jurors Won't Be From Orlando
Casey Anthony Attorneys Hope Jury Of Peers Won't Be From Orange County

POSTED: Monday, May 10, 2010
"Snip" http://www.clickorlando.com/news/23...lpn_12pm&tmi=orlpn_12pm_1_10550105102010&ts=H

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The jury in the trial of Casey Anthony, will be selected from outside Orlando and then returned to Central Florida for the murder trial, a judge ruled on Monday.

Chief Judge Belvin Perry ruled at a hearing that the 12 potential jurors and six potential alternates in Anthony's trial will be chosen from somewhere in the state of Florida outside Orlando. The jury will also be sequestered, Perry ruled.

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Anthony's defense team asked Perry to allow jurors in her murder trial to be picked from South Florida.

Baez also argued that the jurors shouldn't be picked from Jacksonville, Tampa or Pensacola. He reminded Perry that the Jacksonville area recently has had two missing girl investigations that resemble Anthony's case, while Tampa's proximity to Orlando had exposed residents there to the case. Baez said Pensacola does not have the same demographic makeup as Orlando.

Baez also played a two-minute video presentation that showed coverage of the nearly two-year-old case, including interviews with citizens saying that Anthony is guilty.

Perry denied a request from defense attorneys to dismiss the indictment against Anthony.

Perry asked prosecutors to narrow down the images they may want to use at the trial. Anthony's defense team will then have the opportunity to challenge the admissibility of the selected photographs.

Anthony left the courtroom and, smiled at her mother and said, "Happy Mother's Day."

On Tuesday, the judge is expected to deal with defense motions attacking the death penalty.

nums24 · May 10, 2010

Casey Anthony: How difficult will it be to import a jury?
Caylee and Casey Anthony, WESH, WFTV, WOFL — posted by halboedeker on May, 10 2010 5:45 PM

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...ow-difficult-will-it-be-to-import-a-jury.html

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What about importing a jury for the Casey Anthony murder trial?

It won’t be a mission impossible, attorney Jeff Deen told WESH-Channel 2 tonight.

“The fact that someone is generally aware of it isn’t going to be the reason that they’re cut [from the jury],” Deen told WESH’s Dave McDaniel. “Timothy McVeigh got a jury. O.J. Simpson got a jury.”

Judge Belvin Perry announced today that he would bring in a jury from another county for the murder trial here. Anthony is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Caylee.

nums24 · May 10, 2010

Out-of-town jury to hear Anthony murder case
By Jean Casarez, In Session
April 7, 2010 1:01 p.m. EDT

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/05/10/florida.casey.anthony.jury/

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Orlando, Florida (CNN) -- Jurors from another Florida community will be brought to Orlando for Casey Anthony's murder trial, a judge ruled Monday.

Chief Judge Belvin Perry ruled at a pretrial hearing that the trial will take place in Orlando, but that 12 jurors and six potential alternates will be chosen from somewhere else in Florida. Once they are chosen, the jurors will be sequestered, Perry ruled.

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