Casey/Caylee Anthony Case: New Attorney Macaluso Participation Doubtful
Orlando, Fl– Recently reported exclusively on Blinkoncrime.com, new Attorney for the tot mom’s defense team, Todd Macaluso, who was introduced to Judge Stan Strickland prior to filing his pro hac vice before the court during a motion hearing on March 3, 2009, may be out.
Is Macaluso the Madoff of law?
He blazed the interview circuit in Orlando declaring Casey Anthony’s innocence and went so far as to say she should not be in jail awaiting trail and the defense was looking into seeking another bond hearing.
Mr. Macaluso is currently undergoing disciplinary charges brought forth by the California Bar. The 10 page initiating document outlining the charges was filed January 23, 2009.
Through support of the local attorney of record, Jose Baez, Todd Macaluso filed his pro hac vice on March 12, 2009 prior to the motion hearing of his anticipated new client Casey Anthony. It was not until confronted about the California Bar Disciplinary Charges while leaving that proceeding did he apparently recover from his memory lag and filed an amended petition to appear in the case after the court had already closed, 5:47PM by fax ,to be precise, therefore not time stamped until the 13th.
The Florida Rules of Administration require the form submission for the filing CLEARLY asks the petitioner if there are any pending disciplinary actions against him. Macaluso and by way of sponsorship, Jose Baez, answered no to that question on the form filed earlier in the day.
In his amended “version” Mac claims “It has come to his attention” that there are pending disciplinary charges against him by the California Bar.
SAY WHAT?
Mr. Macaluso was originally scheduled for a status hearing, the first since responding to the disciplinary charges on March 3, 2009. The VERY DAY Jose Baez introduced him to Judge Strickland in open court and announced he would be filing his pro hac vice. Did this pre eminent litigator actually request a continuance in the discipline matter to attend Casey’s hearing, announce his participation, run the press junket out of an airplane hangar among other places and expect nobody would check him out? 
That would apparently include Jose Baez who has an obligation to do so under the Florida Bar.
Additionally in the amendment, Mac specifically states that he was retained personally by Casey Anthony. If that’s true Baez has an even bigger problem than this latest black eye. Baez declared in open court on Wednesday that there are only two retainer agreements that exist with any counsel and Casey Anthony : his and Linda Kenney Badens. No mention of Mac. Somebody is making mistatements under oath as a sworn officer of the court, they can’t both be true.
Glaring Discrepencies
There are glaring discrepencies in Macaluso’s amendment and his statement to the Florida Bar. Notably, the Initiation Document from the California Bar is not included, only his response to it filed February 13, 2009. I am told this more than meets the legal burden of “bringing it to one’s attention.”
To quote a well respected legal-eagle friend of mine, forgetting you have pending Bar charges:
..”It’s the equivalent of forgetting your severed leg is near the Alien ship parked in the foyer..”
Mr. Macaluso’s statement to Judge Strickland identifying the pending discipliary action is weaker than Casey’s Nanny story. Let’s Review:
Mac states that the issue rises from 2 checks that had an accounting error: a) Untrue. There are 3 seperate checks, 3 seperate checks from 3 seperate cases in 3 seperate Attorney Client Trust Accounts, on three seperate dates. b) That responsibility is nondelgable and sacrisant as the Trust Attorney no one else but him can have access to those accounts.
He states that the Clients were immediately repaid and that they did not file complaints with the bar. a) Yes but how, from what accounts? Co-mingling trust accounts is in violation of several Federal laws. How much were they paid? Did they get a bump for the trouble?
He gives the case number as 06–0–14552. That is correct, but he neglects to identify that case number is due to a consolidation of 3 seperate case numbers of actions brought before the bar, yielding multiple counts.
He OMITS ENTIRELY that one of the charges is that he spent funds out of a Client trust account for personal expenses. Specifically, $50K for the plane you see him pictured in above. The check for the plane, however, did not bounce.
The member in good standing Bar Certification dated May 7, 2008 he refers to as “forthwith” preceeds these charges. Apparently it is inappropriate to ask for an updated one when you are claiming temporary amnesia.
He states that as a result of his brothers death, he was “away” from the office for 15 months. Not only is that in direct conflict with his response to the California bar, but it is a lie. His own site discussed his wins in court and settlements during this timeframe. I have a personal friend that has been in court with him during this time frame. A simple check of court docket appearances by Mr. Macaluso belie that entirely.
There’s More
On May 27, 2008, a civil suit was filed against Macaluso’s Law Firm on behalf of Ernest and Mike and Patricia Bechler, parents and brother of Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler in Oregon District Court for 5.1 Million Dollars.
Macaluso along with other lawyers, brought a class action suit against Cytodyne Technologies, a New Jersey supplement manufacturer and won an $18 Million dollar settlement on behalf of Kylie Bechler, Bechler’s widow.
Interestingly, the expert hired by the defendants in that case is the husband of fellow defense counsel Linda Kenney Baden, Dr. Michael Baden.
There was a discovery extension in that case extended until January 23, 2009; the same day that the California Bar filed notice of disciplinary charges against Macaluso. Within that pending suit, there is again an allegation of a bounced check from the Clients trust fund for a whopping $299,520.78 on January 23, 2007. This check is not included in the current bar complaint against him, perhaps due to some sort of fee dispute. In essence, the Bechler’s are alleging that Macaluso et al negotiated their settlement and requested that the check for same included his name as well so he could take his “cut” off the top, which they objected to. The check was for $824,000. Mac witheld $525,000 for himself and sent a check to Bechler’s ,which bounced to boot, when presented.
It does state that on February 22, 2007 upon notification from the parties that the check could not be processed, Defendant Macaluso wired the funds to the parties:
“In response to paragraph 38 of the Amended Complaint, defendants admit that on or about February 12, 2007, a check in the amount of $299,520.78 was issued and mailed to plaintiffs. Defendants are without sufficient information or belief to admit or deny what actions plaintiffs took in response and, therefore, deny allegations relating to the same. Defendants state that shortly after defendants learned the check was not processed, they arranged to have that money wired to plaintiffs on February 22, 2007.”
Mr. Macaluso is scheduled to appear at a Alternative Discipline Program (ADP) Conference on April 8, 2009, following a status hearing that occurred on March 24, 2009 where through his attorney, Mac motioned for referral to the ADP. As of yesterday, March 26th, Todd Macaluso and the California Bar have a trial date and order pending persuant to the March 24th status conference on these charges.
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So, the lawyer has a box of documents he needs to look over? Carte blanche without reviewing the evidence? I’m not buying what he’s selling. Sorry. The defense may be trying to take focus off of Caylee and how Casey did NOT report her missing for 31 days. This is a ballsy strategic move but anyone who is a parent and ends up on jury will not buy into the nanny story or any other excuse monster mom had for not reporting her missing daughter.
So, after reading this, can it be determined that Mac is guilty of (I don’t know what the appropriate reference would be) for stealing funds from his clients trust account?
Blink, can he be disbarred for this? There a seems to be a few accounts that could send him to jail. He lies about the number of bad checks written. He steals from his client’s trust fund. He cuts bad checks his clients cannot deposit safely. He’s overseeing other cases at the time of his brother’s passing. I’m sure I’m leaving something out.
This is getting out of control. I hope Bozo is cited for some kind of wrong doing. If he was suppose to ensure that there were no or any pending disciplinary actions against him, surely he should be held accountable. I think Bozo is in way over his head.
“Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive”
i would like to know who is mixing the kool-aid?? this guy just drank a huge tumbler of the stuff.
A 3rd attorney with a distinct retainer for Casey Anthony. Oops.
I am not holding my breath for “the next” bond hearing for Casey Anthony’s release. That was just Macaluso blowing smoke.
Wow. Everybody that has anything to do with this girl and her defense team is starting to smell like, uh, 2.5 days of human decomp in the back of a certain white Pontiac.
Macaluso sounds like the Madoff of law. I live in California, the California bar is a joke. For the California bar to even hear a case against, Macaluso means he is headed for suspension or disbarment in CA.
Probably looking to become Baez new partner.
Post of the Day Greg the Mongoose! Like it so much I may add it
Blink
Thanks for answering my question greg the mongoose. I directed it at blink but you came to my rescue. I was hoping to hear the Mac could be disbarred. Great reference to Madoff!
Greg the mongoose is faster than I sometimes
The charges against Macaluso are about as serious as an attorney can have. The fact that they are from trust accounts, 3 seperate ones, and the usage of a trust for the purchase of a plane are not going to be explained by the “oops excuse”. I’ll be honest, this guy is a legal savant- I dont say that lightly, I have studied his case work. Mutual colleagues that know him are nothing short of flabergasted, he has done much for the community pro bono and his reputation prior to this within the legal community in San Diego and San Francisco.
In summary, F. Lee Bailey was disbarred for less.
Lawyers, medical professionals, investment advisors, are amongst the prominent professions of psychopaths (aka sociopaths). Madoff has been termed a sociopath, maybe this is a characteristic of psychopaths in suits, they may flock together. Like attracting like perhaps?
Now to the library to find a copy of “Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work|” by Dr. Robert D. Hare (author of “Without Conscience” and Professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia). From the editorial review on Amazon, quotation from the book. “Act I, Scene I – Grand Entrance;” “Act III, Scene II – An Honest Mistake?” “Act V, Scene I – Circle the wagons”. Ring of familiarity with what we have seen surround Ms. Casey… clever manipulation, charming, confident, destructive.
Greg the Mongoose…. Mongoose, I didn’t even catch that!!! The disarmer of snakes!!!
from personal experience, this guy is as creepy as it gets
Frank- care to expand,? That’s quite a comment.
Blink
What is the deal with this case and whackjobs? Every time you turn around, someone else emerges from the Planter’s factory and joins the party mix.
Is there some kind of bat signal visible only to them, or what?
I hope you do expand, Frank, I’m intrigued.
In the Part1 video, when Macaluso said, “There’s explanations for everything.” my hackles went up. He may as well have said, I can twist anything to explain it.
Blink-
I know Todd. I hate to say it, but your coverage of this issue was both *bombshell* and kind. I appreciate that you are respectful of his talent and accomplishments, but report “it is what it is”. I hope that you will continue to do so.
If I want to know what is going on I come here first.
Is it a co-incidence? The Anthony’s have had several California connections since last summer, from the ‘entertainment’ business spokesperson Larry Garrison (long time friend who had originally made George a bit jealous so he claimed to LE when discussing the Garrison connection) and the infamous Gil Cabot, and now numerous checks for Casey’s jail canteen fund from a man in San Diego, the same place the big Mac is from.
No Kleat, and there’s more.
Dearest Blink:
Thanks for all your hard work.
Must help you with a speling word, though.
“Separate” is easy to spel if you remember that the two “a’s” in the middle are separated by the two “e’s” on each end.
Just made that up so hope it helps!
Wordgirl, you live up to your name. Frequently I type faster than my brane.
tee hee
B
Thanks, Blink, for all you do to keep all this nonsense straight!
What a bunch of whackjobs! Do any of these idiots appreciate that surrounding yourself with the kind of persons who view ethics as an option draws even more negative attention? Or are we supposed to be impressed that these guys passed the bar?! With the possible exception of Linda Baden, I’d lay dollars to doughnuts that not a single one of these clowns graduated in the top third of their classes-starting with kindergarten.
lol, Im going to be repeating myself. Todd Macaluso was Baez’s best chance, bar none.
There is so much more to be said about those charges if you read the initiation document. The Bar does not go auditing attorneys from three plus years ago for no reason. If I ever meet him, I hope he says “I owe you a thank you.. I might have hung out on that sinking barge long enough to drown like the rest of them, this way, I can clean out my stable, buy some new horses and start over with integrity.. A girl can dream.. Just cannot get over what a waste of talent this appears to be.
Baden is going to need some Southern lady trainin’.. She is brilliant but she is like bringing an oozie to a thumbwrestling match in that courtroom and Strickland is not going to tolerate it and the jurors will hear what she says like Charlie Brown’s teacher.
6 times, Macaluso said that Casey is innocent in those 2 short video interviews, that’s an average of about 1 time per minute of air! And there was the old ‘it’s the media’s fault for the misinformation’ (now where did we hear that before!!).
Did anyone notice that Macaluso set himself up beside an ornate glass doored ‘bookshelf’ with no books, but booze??? Every niche had it’s little booze display, a couple of decanters, a bottle of Grand Marnier with glasses or such. What a message for a professional lawyer adding his expertise to a serious case, or was this down-time recreation before piloting his jet back west? Or was this the library of ‘research’ material (tax deductable) for the defense team???
Blink might know though, where was this interview taped.
Great work, Blink! Hey, when you get all rich and famous (and not from Casey Cash Cow but your good work across the board), you will no doubt hire an excellent proofing editor for the typos that your team of typists might make, but until then, content is what I’m reading!! I never mayk typos m’self.
Where does this go from here with Mac?
Does this mean that he can not participate in the defense of CMA? Is there any “wiggle room” for him to slither out of the charges?
Although I had never heard of this “Arod” for the defense team until he made his rounds on the media circuit, I was impressed with his resume..and (admittedly) a little worried, too.
As for L-K-Baden, you said it best… “ouzi to a thumbwresling match” is exactly how I perceived her participation so far in this case…
Baden’s condescending attitude during the motions has come across as borderline disrespectful. She is gonna have to tone it down or I think the jury will only see her as the “Hired Gun” that she is. Baden is already challenged by the credibility factor… with her client’s known lies.
Btw, Great Work, Blink.
Please stay on top of this story….as I always check your site for the “good stuff”.
HI BLINK…OR, SHOULD I SAY WAY TO GO NANCY DREW!!
1) THIS INFORMATION ( INCLUDING ALL THE ATTACHMENTS REFERENCED) SHOULD BE FORWARDED ON TO THE STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE , THE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION AND JUDGE STRICKLAND…
2) BOZO BAEZ NEEDS TO HAVE HIS HIND END HAULED RIGHT BACK IN TO THE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION FOR YET ANOTHER BAR INQUIRY REGARDING MAKING FALSE CLAIMS TO THE COURT .. DO YOU KNOW ANY FLORIDA LAWYERS WHO COULD FILE THE INQUIRY?…THAT WAY, LINDA K.BADEN (AWAITING SEXUAL RE-ASSIGNMENT SURGERY ) CAN NOT WHINE ABOUT RE-CUSING THE STATE ATTORNEYS….MAYBE MARK NEJAME??… HE SEEMED TO BE EXTREMELY IRRITATED WITH NOT ONLY BOZO’S INCOMPETNCE, BUT ,ALSO THE “TODD BLACK” FRAUD PERPETRATED BY BOZO BAEZ??!
3) ACCORDING TO BOZO BAEZ AT THE HEARING, THERE WERE SUPPOSEDLY ” NO ENTERTAINMENT DEALS PENDING”..HOWEVER, WHEN CASEY WAS BONDED OUT THE SECOND TIME , THE MONEY REQUIRED FOR HER RELEASE ORIGINATED FROM TENNESEE ……SO, TODD BLACK + GIL CABOT+ BOND $$$$$ ORIGINATING FROM TENNESEE = ENTERTAINMENT DEAL ( AND, LORENA BAEZ MUST FIT IN THERE TOO..)…MAYBE YOU COULD YOU COULD GET GIL CABOT TO “ROLL” AND SPILL THE BEANS ????
4)SO, WILL JUDGE STICKLAND TOSS TODD M. FROM THE CASE OR IS THAT A FLORIDA BAR MATTER?..
5)I AGREE WITH YOU, IT WOULD BE A DISASTER TO HAVE TODD M. ON CASEY’S DEFENSE…LET’S JUST STICK WITH THE NON-DISTINGUISED 3 YEAR VETERAN, BOZO BAEZ, FOR THIS CAPITAL MURDER CASE!… AND, LINDA K. BADEN , DESPITE HER SUPPOSED “SUPERIOR INTELLIGENCE”,IS SOOOO IRRITATING WITH HER ABRASIVE, HOITY-TOITY , KNOW-IT-ALL MANNER THAT SHE JUST NATURALLY REPELLS PEOPLE..
THANKS FOR THE GREAT SLEUTING NANCY DREW!
“Blink”
You are being too kind. I know you already know this because we have a mutual friend. Why didnt you write anything on what’s going on with the reporter crabtree?? Would seem important, no?
SFpro, that is correct, I am. However, there is little more than he said she said information on that and the bulk of the data on it comes from a non-neutral source. There is enough verifiable “skeletons” here without putting something out I cannot confirm, and I tried to do just that with no response. In the event that issue can become independently verified I will report on it as well. Thanks B
Great comments in here regarding the Big Mac. I want to point out they’re just that, comments and opinions. We’re not writing term papers or for the local gazette. Can we chill on pointing out spelling and grammar errors?
Blink, I had the same question as notrial4casey. Can Mr. TM worm his way out of this and still be on the scheme team? How likely will Baez and Mac face the bar with these ‘ahem’ oversights? AND….can this delay the trial even further?
Also, I agree with JuJuDiego. You have reported the facts with an objective edge. It’s a refreshing perspective. Peace!
‘IF’ Macaluso were to be disciplined in CA, let’s assume this is serious enough that his ability to practice law in California for some period of time were applied, and if instead of applying to the court in Florida to take part as a visiting attorney for Casey Anthony, would Macaluso be able to go another route if he were to choose to leave residence in CA and take up residence, in Florida? What I am asking is, does Florida Bar Association require any lawyer seeking admission to the bar, to reveal any past criminal charges (not convictions, just charges) or any investigations by past US bar associations?
Kleat, that is a bit of a forward thinking question. Mac lied on his pro hac vice submission to the Fla Bar. If he even thinks about doin’ the ole.. it was my law staff, he’s SOL. Baez will deny fore-knowledge and claim he was caught in the Belich headlights as well. If your disbarred, your unable to practice law in the US, period. Two issues: Does Baez have a responsibility as Mac’s sponsoring attorney to check him out as to his sworn statement?
AND
Is there a retainer agreement between Casey and Macaluso? Mac says yes, Baez just said in open court no. That’s a problem.
AND
Mac gave several interviews on behalf of the defense (sound familiar?) and clearly reviewed evidence as he was humpin a big box of it onto his plane. No way he did that on a handshake. Kwim?
B
Thanks, Blink– guess changing states won’t work now!!!
What I don’t get, is that how can a lawyer state he’s ‘out of the office’ for several months while the court records show his involvment in cases, and expect he won’t be called on it!! Is he from the same planet as Casey??! So what, his ‘staff’ makes a mistake in accounting… it’s the lawyer who is responsible for the staff’s actions. And really, what’s the chances of staff approving a cheque for an airplane or other personal expenses ‘for’ the boss without the boss knowing about it.
Seems a simple telephone call to the California Bar would reveal any complaint on the books– if so, Baez could have easily cleared that hurdle before his client retained the lawyer. Maybe he did learn about the problem but then decided to believe Macaluso’s version that it was someone else’s fault and would be resolved quickly without consequences.
Kleat, the complaint is in the article, all up to date.
B
Glad I came back to read the comments. Why would Baez take a chance on adding this man to his team? While Macaluso fits right in with the others, his addition just adds to the perception that CaseyAnthony is guilty and needs the spin the evidence and hope that the jury doesn’t notice defense. Not a good thing when the trial is still months if not a year in the future.
Blink you had to mention Francis Lee Bailey. I still remember Francis telling judge Ito he was the finest judge he ever appeared before.
How could such a great ass kisser get disbarred? Did the alcohol cloud
his judgment? Francis turned the OJ trial into the Mark Fuhrman trial.
Greed!
Baez does seem very comfortable believing liars Kleat! lol
AMERICA’S PREMIER LAWYER SERIES says about Macaluso:
“He has been interviewed over 100 times by national and local television stations including NBC Today Show, ABC Good Morning America, Larry King Live, Sixty Minutes, The O’Reilly Factor and many other stations.”
Todd Macaluso is a guest on the current audio radio show on the http://www.ibisow.com site and the site says: “You can listen to these fabulous guests on ABC Radio Networks or by listening now right here”. (did someone say ABC again!??)
The host, Steve Murphy, gives Todd a blatant commercial during the interview, essentially saying if you have a case that has substantial damage or loss, Todd is one of the best lawyers in the nation so give him a call.
The interiew of Todd on this ABC lawyer series, discusses the Casey Anthony case. Points by Macaluso being that this is a ‘tragic loss of Caylee Anthony…. and we have just ‘undertook’ to represent her along with Baez and K-B to defend her. He goes on to say the problem is the leaks to the public, her side of the story has NOT been heard, but he goes on to say that they are confident she will be found ‘not guilty’ and that ‘we pretty much decided to put all of our efforts into this case’… and he uses the ‘injustice’ word here. He relates his inexperience in criminal cases to that of F. Lee Bailey and Johnny Cochrane, who also did a lot of civil litigation and that its all the same.
There is suggestion that the prosecutor has a lot of pressure put on them and Todd says (again) that in the CA case, prosecution has NO evidence to prove guilt but that they have evidence to show that she is NOT responsible, we wanna have our day in court, and he says that he is absolutely confident and that “she will be exonerated”.
THEN, the big promo for Todd Macaluso where the host wants Todd to tell everybody where they can get in touch with him and he does, and then there’s the request that Todd come back on the show for an update (obviously on the current CA case).
This radio interview was put up the week of March 16th. How’s that for timing. Another media hound, that Todd is.
Kleat- that link appears to be bad, can you double check please? TIA.. Blink
What update will Todd be giving on ‘ABC’s America’s Premier Lawyer’ series…. an update on his bar association troubles perhaps??? That’s not too likely…. will have to keep an eye on BlinkOnCrime instead….
Blink, just caught your note about the article, thanks! … not so hard for Mr. Baez to check out for sure! That is no small matter for Mr. Toddy!! Boy, can’t wait for the web of California connections to be unravelled and revealed, Blink! Cindy’s antics… maybe they weren’t just uncontrolled emotional outbursts with bats and hammers flayling… maybe it was all about creating the circus to hype the media attention to the highest levels, (so what if the child searching public was duped).
Blink, here you go…
http://www.lbishow.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=255:apl-macaluso-kodroff&catid=44:apl&Itemid=119
Kleat, perfect, thanks
Blink
You are welcome! Maybe you can add the direct and correct link to my post #31, I see my typo now, sorry!! Thanks for checking up!!
Waiting to hear the Todd Macaluso EXCLUSIVE on BLINKONCRIME for Todd’s Thank you to Ms. Blink in person!!
I listened to that, Kleat, and almost wish I hasn’t. Asked what new case he’s on, Macaluso called it “The tragic loss of Caylee Anthony.” Not the murder trial of Casey, but “the tragic LOSS of Caylee”. Perhaps Blink was correct in a previous post that Casey’s defense will be, in part, the wrongful death of Caylee due to someone else’s wrong doing or neglect. (Just as we would see in a civil wrongful death case.)
I hope this guy will find himself busy putting out fires in his practice and not a member of Casey’s defense. They seem bent on heaping confusion upon confusion for the jury.
HI BLINK….
TWO THINGS…
FIRST , REGARDING BOZO LYING TO THE COURT..PLEASE REFER TO THE VIDEO OF THE HEARING WHEN JUDGE STRICKLAND ORDERED CASEY TO APPEAR IN COURT ( IT WAS AN EARLY MORNING HEARING)…..DESPITE BOZO’S ” REPRESENTATIONS” THAT HIS CLIENT HAD “WAVIVED HER RIGHT TO APPEAR THAT DAY”, THE STATE OBJECTED ETC…
JUDGE STRICKLAND THEN -SPECIFICALLY–VERY SPECIFICALLY– ASKED BOZO SOMETHING TO THE EFFECT “DID YOU SPEAK TO YOUR CLIENT REGARDING WAIVING HER APPEARANCE?”..BOZO BABBLES ON NERVOUSLY STATING YES, SHE “WAIVED THIS AND ALL OTHER APPEARANCES BLAH BLAH BLAH”…
THEN, JUDGE STRICKLAND ASKS BOZO-AGAIN- SPECIFICALLY ” DID YOU SPEAK TO YOUR CLIENT- TODAY-REGARDING WAIVING HER APPERARNCE FOR TODAY?”..BOZO SAYS, “YES , I DID SPEAK WITH MY CLIENT- TODAY -AND SHE HAS WAIVED HER APPEARANCE”…
HOWEVER, IF YOU REVIEW THE JAILHOUSE LOG VISITS FROM THAT DATE, BOZO(NOR ANY OF HER OTHER ATTORNEYS) HAD NOT, IN FACT, SEEN CASEY ON THAT DAY BEFORE THE HEARING…
SO,BOZO LOOKED JUDGE STRICKLAND IN THE EYE ,AND OUTRIGHT LIED TO HIM IN OPEN COURT …BOZO SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT “HE HAD SPOKEN TO HIS CLIENT THAT DAY- AND SHE HAD WAIVED HER APPEARANCE- THAT MORNING” ETC…REGARDLESS, CASEY WAS HAULED IN TO COURT IN SHACKLES ANYWAY…
REALITY CHECK: CAN A LAWYER JUST BLATENTLY LIE TO THE JUDGE LIKE THAT IN OPEN COURT?…(IF ANY LAWYER KNOW THAT ANSWER PLEASE RESPOND…)
OF COURSE, BOZO KNEW CASEY WAS A COWARD AND DID NOW WANT TO EVER SHOW HER FACE UNTIL THE TRIAL STARTED …HOWEVER,THE PROOF ON VIDEO AND JAILHOUSE LOGS TELL THE STORY OF BOZO LYING WITH NO REMORSE TO THE JUDGE???..BOZO PROBABLY FELT THAT IT WAS “JUST A LITTLE WHITE LIE” THAT DID NOT MATTER AT ALL??!!!..
SO, IF THE DEFENSE DESTROYS OR TAMPERS WITH EVIDENCE-OR WHATEVER—DOES BOZO NEED TO TELL THE TRUTH TO THE JUDGE , IF QUESTIONED ,IN THAT CASE ?…WHERE EXACTLY IS THE LINE DRAWN?….
ALL I CAN SAY, IS THANK HEAVENS THAT WHEN BOZO AND CASEY FOUGHT TO “VISIT PLACES OF INTEREST” ( WITHOUT ANY “MONITORING ” OR “ADULT SUPERVISION” ) THAT IT WAS DENIED!!!!..I 100% BELIEVE THAT THOSE TWO WOULD HAVE BEEN POKING AROUND UP THE STREET TO DIG UP AND DESTROY CAYLEE’S BODY BEFORE IT WAS DISCOVERED!…
MY QUESTION: SHOULDN’T BOZO BE CALLED OUT ON THOSE SHENNANIGANS?..DO YOU THINK THAT JEFF ASHTON OR LINDA DRANE BURDICK WOULD PULL A STUNT LIKE THAT WITH THE JUDGE—I DOUBT IT !!….ANYWAY, IT WOULD BE A GOOD “BLINK EXPOSE” SHOWING BOZO ON VIDEO ALONG WITH THE JAIL VISITATION LOG.!…BOZO IS L-I-A-R AND IT IS ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE!!!
AND SECOND, I JUST LISTEND TO THE AUDIO OF TODD M…EEEEK, I REALLY HOPE HE GETS BOOTED FROM THE CASE…..DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE VERSUS WHEN IT WAS AIRED ON MARCH 16TH?..
THANKS
sounds like the perfect attorney for casey’s check fraud charges for Amy..It’s also standard operating procedure for an atorney to say their client is innocent..She is so guilty! BOO YAA!
Finally, the Macaluso story here, gives the biggest clue that proves this CA case is more like ‘My Cousin Vinny’ than ever before! (see the photo of Macaluso interview pt 1, in Blink’s story)
What was it that kept relating this hilarious comedy farce to the circus of performers surrounding the defense team. Was it the ‘new’ New York lawyer Vinny stepping into the picture as ‘knight in shining armour’ (Alabama-mud-covered gas-guzzler) in cowboy boots and black leather jacket, to save two youths from capital murder charges in the ‘deep south’. No, this could not have been the arrival of Linda K-B on the scene, we didn’t see her arrival at the airport or in a black leather jacket and jeans, and she is certainly no ‘little Yankee woose’. (but of course, she could conceivably deck anyone who called her that, just as Vinny did to the neighbourhood bully!).
And no, Judge Stricktland has not the physical presence or resonating voice of Judge Chamberlain Holler. And in the court room, the Florida defense sits to the judge’s right, but Vinny and clients, were seated to the judge’s left and unlike the CA courtroom antics, does not include musical chairs.
The ‘GRITS’ issue, comes closest so far, with Vinny’s nose to breakfast plate to sniff the grits, and Casey Anthony’s ‘I actually ate grits…. I don’t DO grits!’ (jailhouse video parents visit)
But no, Blink’s article and the Macaluso story have revealed the most convincing connection of the CA defense to ‘My Cousin Vinny’ yet!!! And it comes in the form of the deep wine coloured velvet ‘suit’ jacket that Macaluso wears for the interview Part 1. Like Vinny, Macaluso stepped into town wearhing jeans and black leather jacket (Scene: Orlando Executive Airport photo op) just like Vinny! Minus the brocade trim, the bow tie accessory, shoulderpads, proper fit, and the cumberbund cut, the parallel to Vinny is unmistakable!!
Did Macaluso’s wardrobe consultant have to go to ‘LACY’S E-Z CREDIT Second-Hand Store’ to get the ill-fitted deep red velvet jacket was available for a last minute interview in the smoking lounge Chez Baez??
A ‘G’ rated trailer of the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL4HdaZXuOw
And we don’t even have to go into the problems of Vinny and Toddy ‘s respective home and deep south ‘bar’ problems (besides, Blink’s story is far too rich on it’s own).
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has anyone checked this out yet? I tried to check the dates against Casye’s jail visitor log, but I only had access up to January 23rd.
i really wish the scheme team would quit saying “the media is painting casey in a bad light”,,, we are not sheople, we can hear and we can see. she needs no help demonizing herself.
don’t know about other places but when it gets to this level of disciplinary action in kansas, adios practicing law! with dr. baden being involved, wonder if casey, baden and macaluso are already working on a trucrime segment? how many &&&&&& would that fetch?
worst case of pond-scum i’ve ever seen
KUDOS to you Blink.
Your site bests them all.
Beats “ws” all to pieces.
NoseyRosey, haven’t checked that but did read the ‘Casey on Twitter’ idea is a hoax. Find that on one of the Orlando news website pages (not a headline) with the jail confirming that inmates have no access to the internet and that they can’t use or touch their lawyer’s computer.
The defense wants to subpoena certain records but wants Judge Strickland to keep them hush so the public won’t know what the defense will be– suppose that means he wants to keep this subpoena request from the prosecution too.
What records could be so important, I wonder… Caylee’s health records, Casey’s health records, family medical records possibly? Just speculation here, but think that the public comments about Casey’s mental status from the defense during the death penalty question, give that a possibility. They would do well to be able to explain Casey’s propensity to lie even when it might have cost her daughter her death in any ‘real’ kidnapper situation/nanny story. Is an MRI for Casey in the future…
But none of this fits the ‘She is INNOCENT’ defense if they want to prove she is ‘innocent’ vs ‘not guilty’. I think the ‘innocent’ claims are to tell it to the public often enough they will accept it and it has nothing to do with the defense plan for trial.
Kleat; Thanks for pointing out this latest request of Baez. So, the defense is pursuing documents pertaining to the surprising evidence of Casey’s innocense that Macaluso refered to in the 2nd interview? Somthing involved in wrongful death, perhaps; thus the tragic loss of Caylee? Hummm…maybe they’re getting REALLY creative.
Wonder what ideas the brainstorming defense has come up with. Auto maintenance records? Something wrong with the car that caused aspixiation, somethin’ like that? I’m just thinking out loud. Find a cause of death, wherein, while Caylee is in Casey’s care, it’s not Casey’s fault. As for the lying, well Cindy spent the whole Autumn of 2008 teaching us that just because someone lies, that doesn’t make them a killer. We all got that memo didn’t we?
Blink,
Thank you for your EXCELLENT reporting on this case as well as the Haliegh Cummings case. If you don’t mind, will you please report and advise us of your opinion regaring the new ex parte motion Beaz has filed for confidential disclosure to preserve defense strategy? Your insight would be great for understanding the legal logistics better. I have been researching the case and case law for potential aspects relating to it, as well as the Cummings investigation. I would love the opportunity to share with you what I have found. (Please contact me at the email addy provided.) I value and respect your work greatly and look forward to hearing from you and reading your next reports, especially about the ex parte motion.
Thanks again for all you do! You are great!
What about a subpoena for the jailhouse psych evaluations, meetings notes, and what about any drug tests or information on prescriptions or other substances that could be blamed for behaviour– I remember that Cindy and George visited Casey but said they were ‘watching’ her for a long time before the meeting, and then Cindy asked Casey about what she and the psychologist (councellor?) were discussing by asking if she felt she could open up to this person. Casey said ‘no’. Cindy might have wanted to confirm that Casey was not saying anything to an ‘outsider’ (Cindy did not get pro help with Casey and family problems in the past, why would she want to give control over to someone else because that is giving up control).
I think Macaluso and others know that this client will ‘go the distance’ and not break off with pressure and want to confess or get a deal, so they are not risking their involvement only to have the client crash and confess early before making the most of the trial ‘show’. That, I think, could be part of the attraction to people like Macaluso, who will be putting up resources like the cost of his firm’s private passenger plane and pilot– Casey surely can’t afford a private plane with pilot, overnighting this plane across the continent– what costs! Maybe later, Mac can fly his new little 2-seater jet on his own to save time and money.
Blink, I see the links I provided for you were removed. My apologies if I crossed the lines. I really did think you and your readers would find the information enlightening. My bad.
No need to apologize. Given the nature of the issue, I did not want to provide links I could not verify and there is a virus warning right now, k?
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