Caylee/Casey Anthony Case: Cheney Mason Predicted Casey’s Conviction AFTER Caylee Was Recovered
– J.Cheney Mason, counsel for Casey Anthony
Well now, there you have it. Words from J. Cheney Mason, co-counsel of the defense team via THE BAEZ LAW FIRM. Was he co-counsel when he said it? No. All the more reason to wonder why he would sign on to this case. Yet bet Ms. Simms is happy she did not have a TV when these aired.
Cheney’s prediction of Casey’s trial outcome comments were made the day after Caylee’s remains were located, and OCSO was still onscene, December 12, 2008.
Casey Anthony’s parents were still guests of the THE RITZ CARLTON thanks to ABC, and their Hopespring Drive home was being turned upside down by OCSO ater finding Caylee’s Winnie the Pooh blanket her grandmother conveniently forgot to mention was missing from her room.
“Hopespring” - now there is the boss of all oxymorons in this case.
Tuesday, in the news-less press conference, Mr. Mason forgot his former comments as an “analyst” for local 6 as invited by reporterTony Pipitone.
WFTV Reporter Kathi Belich asked Mason if he recalled being a commentator on the case and concluding that Casey would be convicted.
His Response In pertinent part:
“… I Don’t recall making any such statement..”
O No? We DO.
AFTER Caylee Anthony’s remains were recovered
…” All that talking and the press interviews.. the parents going on this show and that show, the lawyer (Baez) going on different shows established they have no credibility whatsoever..”
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Hey Blink!
So, another shady move by a defense lackey. I won’t hold my breath on sanctions or censure but I can hope. Nejame argued long and hard for the privacy and focus of the questioning of the searchers. Special Magistrate appointed to oversee, everything should be followed to a tee right? Searchers got the calls, answered the questions and that should have been it. Done.
To have a PI knock at your door unannounced is intimidating regardless of what he wanted. Why weren’t follow up interviews scheduled, who sends a guy to strong arm interrogations with people who had already given a statement that the area was under water?
Who authorized him to do this?
His boss.
Keep in mind that Mort Smith traveled all over the country to do this. Not one person was obligated to talk to him without a subpoena to do so. In fact, there is a confidentiality clause in all of our membership agreements, as well as those that may have just registered for the volunteer portion of the searches and not a full membership. Baez et al was in posession of documents that reflect the policies.
In most cases, in the interviews of folks that were referring other TES volunteer name information, they had even sought interviews with them PRIOR to Judge Strickland’s order of “the 32″. So while the defense could not be bothered to visit Mark Nejames office for months, it was because they were going DIRECTLY to potential witnesses.
If there are falsified documents as they relate to those interviews and the search, most especially with someone on a witness list, I would expect to see a witness tampering charge. You are correct that in most cases, he showed up unannounced.
That certainly gives rise to the thought as to whether or not the perception of the interviewee was that they were obligated to speak to this individual.
B
Blink wrote in part-I guarantee you at the end of this, somebody will be outed for falsifying docs at a minimum.
B
Blink what do these people have to gain? Why would they put themselves out there like that? I mean all the members of LB team denied what she claimed- The defense only interviewed her? They all had to know that eventually they would be called to put up or shut up…
How much were these PI’s getting paid was it really enough to risk jail?
Imo Laura Buchanan was a plant. It was well known that she had a relationship with Cindy Anthony.
She was NOT former LE, she was some sort of fish and game person.
PI’s have “privilige” as extended to them via their work through “agency” of the attorney, in this case Baez.
Look at Dominic Casey’s antics.
B
B~ thanks for the reply. It still stuns me that in this latest episode the PI was seemingly sidestepping the bounds set by J Perry. All the drama, motion after motion…the parameter set, with regard to being specific in the questioning as well as the location of the call center. How can the defense truly believe that they have the latitude to take the “interview” to another level without express permission from the court? Maybe I wasn’t clear on his ruling but it sure seemed like JP set the guidelines in place to avoid just this kind of thing.
I really don’t think Baez nor Mason have a bit of respect for the court. They run roughshod over rulings, terrorize innocent people with their sleazy investigators and yet, come the 29th, there they’ll be, all pressed and polished with the “uh, I wasn’t aware of that” explanation.
Blink,
Do you mean LB had a relationship with Cindy before Caylee was missing or did this relationship develope due to Caylee being missing?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR blink will all these teflon coated liars ever be stripped of their coating? when will the law take action? why is judge perry letting them get away with so much??? help!!! pleeze
Simma down lil Chica! (j/k, I’m right there with ya)
maybe this will be the thing that gets a major clown stomp going.
I’ve thought that before tho…………..
mj
lol yeah makes my blood pressure sprout my horns lol
Blink thanks for the response- you wrotein part:
“That certainly gives rise to the thought as to whether or not the perception of the interviewee was that they were obligated to speak to this individual.”
B
This has me thinking – that maybe someone presented themselves as something more than they were- as I learned following the Harrington case- that is a big no no- I hope no one acted like a member of law enforcement or other…journalist? member of the defense- prosecution? – Hmmm
JFYI everyone- Casey will be in court on OCT. 29 – as these new motions will be heard before Judge Perry
Sister- WRT Sean Connery- I agree its the accent IMO-
Orlandosentinel.com
“I believe in the client’s innocence to the charges…
..speaks volumes does it not?
Oh Boy here we go again, Blink you were right yet again:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-casey-anthony-lawyer-leaves-20101022,0,558773.story
-Casey Anthony attorney Linda Kenney Baden leaves defense team-
snipped:
Long-time Casey Anthony defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden has left the defense team citing financial limitations in continuing to represent her.
“As out of state counsel I have been traveling to Florida and elsewhere to properly represent Ms. Anthony,” she wrote in her motion. But, she added, it is her “understanding that the JAC prohibits payment of such costs to out of state attorneys even though they have rendered and are rendering their services free of charge.”
— What is She talking about we have not seen hyde nor hair of her for a very long time- So exactly what costs has she been wracking up?
Not to sound judgmental- but Ms Baden is not a poor woman- IMO if she really wanted to, she would pay the costs out of her own pocket…
I know she has stated for the record that she had no fee agreement and was working pro bono, but I also recollect her being quoted that they were all being paid, just not saying by whom. Personally, I think Lyon and now Baden should not get an automatic out. I think a hearing should be scheduled and costs she is referring to disclosed, what fees and expenses of hers have been paid to date and how, and if she has any outside contracts for interviews, books, lecture circuit for case relevant subject matter.
Yes, I saw this coming. However, transparency and accountability for representation needs to be addressed already.
B
Well the Rats are containing to jump the deadly CMA Ship….When you see the RAT’S a running as far as they can making any excuses that will sound light you know the ship’s a sinking…….Makes me happy…
BLESS CAYLEE MARIE ANTHONY
LEGIT
So, another dream teamer has bit the dust . . . no surprise.
Guess the case just didn’t “suit” her!
Linda Kenney Baden has filed a motion to withdraw from the Anthony defense team, Oct 22.
http://www.wftv.com/news/25482582/detail.html
I wonder if she is reacting to the Buchanan debacle.
Hey Blink,
I hope you see this here. Does this help to answer your question?
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=8657.msg1251310#msg1251310
Thank you bearly-
I believe the fact that she is listed already as a witness would allow a subpoena, but what I was wondering is if there is a contempt process that would allow NJ LE to exercise without a hearing for jurisdiction in NJ. This lady is avoiding the inevitable.
B
Yes, Blink, she wants to taste her last few days of freedom. You reap what you sow.
What I cannot understand, is why these distractions keep leaping in the way of justice for an innocent baby girl. How can you look into those precious eyes and want to hurt her any further than she has already been hurt. What is the matter with these beasts?
Bearlyhere….I wonder that too (about how these people do what they do) The only reason I can possibly think of is that, at the start of all this there was a huge aura of Casey being railroaded. Her parents said so, her lawyer said so, her brother said so, the PI’s said so….maybe people jumped in without any facts, ready to fight the evil LE. Maybe the defense goons are very skilled at ‘helping’ people remember things, cindy is very adept at weaving lie after lie and convincing people she needs help in fighting the LE machine that won’t look for the real killer. just a guess, none of it makes sense to me either, how could they forget the little victim?
I agree Blink- She shouldn’t be allowed to leave just willy nilly especially since Casey declared herself indigent months ago.
They all knew she wouldn’t be able to pay them-
I agree they need a full accounting done- When did they get paid? how much, from whom? When did the pay stop?
It seems to me they were ALL counting on further gratuities coming in from somewhere… perhaps in the form of media/photos books ect- But it is my understanding, that if Casey is found guilty she can not profit-
Could they all be running because they know that NO further monies are coming?
Also-IMO its one thing to join a defense especially one where the client has never worked and has no access to ANY funds (other than those sold to the hightest bidder) -to get free publicity and sell a book after- but when you go into it claiming only your client’s innocence and your own sainthood for coming to the accused aid- then later you abandon the client sighting lack of funds, then yes definitely “transparency and accountability for representation needs to be addressed already.”
IMO these lawyers that are leaving- are only furthering to damage their own credibility and character.
For cripes sake what happened to defending your client to fullest extent of the law:
“A lawyer has a duty to defend his client zealously, within the bounds of the law”
No where does it say you only have to do this- until the funds are all used up. JMO
Blink ! what’s up with all these good pro bono lawyers or what ever they want to call them selves? Not ONE good lawyer has spoken for Caylee! She’s the victim that has lost her life before it even began. Her own grandparents, great grandpartens, uncle,aunt’s have never spoken up for her not ONE OF HER FAMILY MEMBERS. It’s like she never existed to any of them. It makes you wonder how her life would have been. No one CARES ENOUGH to be her shinning angel. Blink if it wasn’t for you and readers and poster of the internet or media she would have just been a lost soul. Every pro bono lawyer and family member has been there for Casey. We need justice for Caylee lord rest her soul.
Actually Gram, there has been one fantastic lawyer, among her peers, who has absolutely stood for Caylee.
Linda Drane Burdick.
B
Blink – Couldn’t agree more. Linda Drane Burdick has been the one person that has made me feel that Caylee might, just might, get the justice she so deserves. I truly don’t know how the defense and even more so, Caylee’s family members, can live with themselves. May can’t come around soon enough for me.
Actually Gram, there has been one fantastic lawyer, among her peers, who has absolutely stood for Caylee.
Linda Drane Burdick.
B
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Let’s not forget Jeff Ashton, the only one so far to crumble Casey into a sobbing mess, begging Andrea Lyon to “Make him stop!”
Just the stern tone of his voice that day says that he’s adamant about getting justice for Caylee.
I am Posting the Latest from LKB, in case noone else has seen this yet:
Linda Kenny Baden’s statement on her Facebook page about leaving ICA’s case,
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…8&id=627975757
Snipped:“ it is my viewpoint that a nationwide overhaul of the system must occur involving both expenses for out of state pro bono lawyers in death penalty cases and multi-state credit for out of state pro bono time to fulfill a lawyer’s public service obligations.”
“After nearly two years of representing Casey Anthony in the forensic area, the forensic discovery is about to end. ”
“As you know The State’s Attorney has hundreds of attorneys and investigators, millions of dollars and unlimited access to untold State and Federal resources: all trying to find evidence to convict Casey Anthony. They have also employed dozens of investigators and many different forensic labs to try and find what they call ‘scientific evidence’ against Casey”.
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IMO, LKB makes it sound as if the State has a personal vendetta against Casey- She makes it sound as if they are not simply doing their jobs- but in fact only hiring expensive tests and experts, in an effort to railroad Casey as guilty.
No matter who the accused is, the State always has these resources.
IMO, LKB, knew that no client can be defended from afar- she makes it sound as if Florida is not paying her because they are trying to make sure Casey does not have an adequate defense.
Most people do not have the money to hire high powered lawyers or experts. Even if they were able to hire a lawyer, instead of opting for the public defender- they IMO would not hire a lawyer that practiced law out of their state. So I am not sure what LKB is griping about.
Like I wrote before, I believe the only way to be truly equal, would be if every accused person could have access to every expert and if they able be defended by any lawyer- at one flat rate- I doubt that LKB would go for that. JMO
PPPPPFFFFFFTTTTT.
B
I second that Blink- PPPPPFFFFFFTTTTT
Lol. Seriously.
B
Hmmmmmm Wonder why both Grund depositions were abrubtly cancelled? Cancelled by who and why?
“COME ON!” As Casey says… I still think these big headed attorneys are dropping out because of the ZG. “Come On!”… Pro Brono, my size 5 foot! They cannot afford to stay and play this out. Not if added to ZG deformation witness list. Once Casey is found guilty, they can say all they want without saying anything, just like they practice now while whispering under their lapel.
Blink Please tell me that the Defense won’t get the hotel and travel reimbursements that they are requesting……and the extra money for a PI to harasses innocent people…..
Unequivocally NO.
B
Charlotte thanks for posting that- it seems the defense canceled all depos that were scheduled today… Given that all’other’ depos must be done by Halloween- it makes me wonder if they will be able to reschedule- or even if they want to…
Blink do you think they could be ready to plea? Or are they just going to wing in trial and hope for appeals? Or are they just focusing on the penalty phase and nothing more??
Heidi, couldn’t agree more. Whatever “deals” they have in the offering will be practically worthless when other people come to realize they were in it for the fame and furture fortune. It will only be unfamous and there ain’t no fortune in that . . . they are all looking stupider than bozo and that is an insult to all legitmate professional clowns.
Please put me out of my misery and explain the pppfffttt significance. I am probably being thick but just don’t get it.
My bad.
It is like a non-verbal “Who does this asshat think she is”.. Sorry.
B
There’s not enough asshat in the world to cover this crew! Super size, mega cum lawdy asshat between them all.
Motions all over the place, depos cancelled, depos scheduled, depos cancelled, whining about everything under the sun. FTOG I hope Judge Perry tells them his patience has been all used up.
ok, I may be simple, but I cannot ever recall a bunch of lawyers who think none of the rules apply to them. What log fell on their heads to make them think they are the exception to the rules? Sorry, but this isn’t the only murder case ever tried in a court of law. Is bozo really so profoundly stupid that he believes he can make rules just for him and his client? Does this idiot really think this makes him look smart and ever so clever? I am sure there are people who rue the day they ever granted this totally stupid man a license to practice law. I am really beginning to believe he is going to get booted off this case for being so incompetent.
Hang on Caylee, justice will come!
Blink – Thanks for the translation but please don’t apologise, it’s my problem. It wasn’t really important, just can’t bear to miss out on any ‘pearls of wisdom’!
Sister~ yes I do think that Baez is profoundly stupid because he’s profoundly narcissistic which completely disengages rational thought about anything.
His brain cycles on me, me and me again. Honestly I don’t think he has ever cared about the life/death issue that his client faces beyond the thought that it would be such a feather in his cap to slip by that but, ho hum…if that doesn’t work, the media will still be talking about…me.
I really think he should be booted. I don’t care about delays, it’s principle. He has been allowed to skate by on so many things that border illegal and for sure poor judgement.
All this hoopla about “death id different”…well yeah, so why endorse an atty who shouldn’t even be practicing law much less be involved in this.
personally I believe that FL is trying to allow him this latitude because they screwed up by licensing him in the first place.
I’m sick of this, it’s a travesty. I was also appalled that finding justice for caylee was not even a consideration in LKB’s resignation. Not even a mention, it’s all about the accused. What is wrong with people?
This is from WS:
activity on the clerk of courts site today:
10/26/2010 Motion
State of Florida’s Motion to Extend Deposition Deadline for Specified Non-Expert Defense Witnesses Listed After May 2010
10/26/2010 Notice of Filing Affidavits of Service
10/26/2010 Notice of Taking Deposition(s)
10/26/2010 Notice of Cancellation of Deposition(s)
10/26/2010 Amended Notice of Hearing 10/29/10 at 1:30 pm
— So it seems they are going to try and reschedule the depos and extend the deadline.
I wonder if Judge Perry will be open to that- I would think that his decision would depend mostly upon what the reason was for the cancellation. the defense better have all their ducks in a row. JMO
I do not think Baez and the defense are stupid- It reminds me of Bill Cosby’s stand-up routine talking about how Dad’s will play dumb to get out of work and hove the Mom’s come and save them….
“We are dumb, but we are not so dumb. It takes great thinking and work to keep from working.”
I think it might be part of the strategy for appeals maybe- but I think Baez and the whole defense team are playing their parts to the hilt.JMO
Sister
I agree with you 100% and do not think that baez has any business practicing law. He should have never been given a license. The is so disorganized and extremely lazy. He has nothing to be arrogant about, because he hasnt done anything to earn himself worthy.
I agree that he should be taken off this case. I have never seen such incompetency(is that even a word?).
He is not ethical nor professionel!! It has to be clear to the judge that he does not know what he is doing and is in way over his head.
But can he be removed? I think if he makes it through this trial by the skin of his sheeney chinn chinn ! he will be disbarred afterwards. PLEASE GOD!! I CANNOT TAKE ANYMORE OF SEEING HIM TALK OR EVEN TO SEE HIS FACE MAKES ME ILL!!!
ENUFF IS ENUFF !!!
I dont think baez is playing dumb he is a natural!!
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MJ
TRAVESTY!! IS RIGHT!!! the world has seen how incompetent he is so my question is has the judge realized that baez doesnt belong practicing law!!! he needs to go talk to ronald mcdonald and perhaps take a job as a !! HAMBURGER SPECIALIST!!!!
my head hurts just hearing his name.
seriously I have never seen such ineptness.
I am so sick of JB saying”Death is Different”. I bet there are plenty of people on death row that sure did not have the lawyers Casey has had. This stuff about a fair trial, I have never seen a defendant who is indigent get so much representation. I thought pro-bono meant no money. Now wanting things paid for. What do they request next, Casey out of jail so she can go get the Zanny, oh pardon me that has been tried.
Mom3.0, I really don’t think he has intelligence, I really think he couldn’t read a law review and understand it. The motions filed are so off-center and when he actually cites case law, his references are so wrong. Somehow he thinks if he plucks a sentence and can put it in quotes, it supports whatever hairbrain theory he has. He doesn’t seem to comprehend that one sentence does not a case make. And I think that is where he gets part of his arrogance, he found a sentence which backs up his claims, so there . . . he is correct.
Now I know all about acting dumb. I have fine-tuned it in my life :>) Have lived around the water and on one occasion went fishing with a date and we caught quite a few rock fish. He asked me if I knew how to clean fish. Smiling through my pearly whites, I lied ever so smoothly and said, “oh, no!” I have more examples, but you get my drift. Acting dumb and being stupid . . . just my opinion.
I know kicking bozo off the case would set the trial back probably years. Yet I believe everyone has the right to a competent attorney. momster hired this jacka$$ then so be it. Unfortunately, it will be the taxpayers of Florida who will have to foot the bill for the appeals that are sure to come.
Caylee doesn’t have the concerns which once haunted her. She now lives without pain or tears or sorrow or burdens. She no longer has to smile for a camera to prove to anyone she is happy. This gives me great peace. We will continue to speak for her, not just for justice which will come, but because it is the right thing to do.
No they will be asking the Judge next if Casey can get bail to go help Cindy find Caylee…….I am with Blink PPPPPFFFFFTTTTT to all of them
MJ said: “FTOG I hope Judge Perry tells them his patience has been all used up.”
MJ, I hate to say it but I have the bad feeling that Perry will once again be leniant with the Dream Team. Don’t know why. I’ve come to see that neither Bozo or Foghorn will accept any authority above themselves and will not accept the word, “No.” They’ll just keep asking until Perry says “Yes” and do whatever they want in the meantime.
Hi Beesknees
I agree! those two will not accept no!! they have to push the issue over and over and over and over and over and over and over!!
get my drift!!!
I am so sick of em I cant stand to hear their voices or see their faces.
Sister
thank you!
you have told it better than I could have !! you clearly put into words everything.I have tried to say about him for the longest time.!!! thank you.
chica
Sister
one more thing!
blink said a while back that the defense mainly bozo reads here. I surely hope that is true! because I want him to read your comment!!
I dont think he knows that pride cometh before a fall!!!
ok all my good friends!!
off to bed I go! just got bad news today and I am exhausted. one of my 8 brothers has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. I covert your prayers. I believe in miracles!!!
peace
CHICA
Hi Sister, I understand your point.
Forrest Gump said, “Stupid is as stupid does…”-
Is Jose Baez stupid? He managed to be one of the only people to get paid a significant amount of money on this case. He managed to get his daughter work on this case also. He managed to get exactly how he got paid sealed. He managed to get his client to trust enough in his abilities that he has remained on the case even after Casey has been asked numerous times if she is satisfied with her council.
He has had several prominent attorneys join and aid the defense.
Those motions ect that have been prepared & filed did not only have his name on them on, but they also were signed by all the members of the defense. Andrea Lyons is not an idiot. Cheney Mason is not an idiot. LKB is not an idiot… ect ect.
Despite his bumbling or perhaps because of it, he has had everyone go out of their way to try and make sure that there is not grounds for appeals. The defense has had one judge removed, the tes records opened ect ect. How much evidence will they succeed in having thrown out?
Andrea Lyons is not an idiot. Cheney Mason is not an idiot. LKB is not an idiot… Baez has had lots of help in defending Casey Anthony. He managed to get paid, and he then managed to get her declared indigent- and is still getting paid, and asking for more…
My question would be- What did Jose Baez hope to accomplish in taking this case?? In A personal and professional sense, is he accomplishing what he set out to accomplish?
“Stupid is as stupid does.” IMO, only time will tell just how ‘stupid’ Baez is/was.
Bees~ about JP…..I’m feeling like you…that he will get backed into the corner again and grant them what they want. I’m so tired of the appeals boogieman. Every time something comes up, it’s always…..oh, no..if JP didn’t allow this or that..it would be an appeal issue…..and so it goes.
He says he’s strict and a stickler for deadlines…we’ll see
Chica,
May God Bless you and your family…..My prayers are going out for you
Mom3.0 — just a quick note, busy day. I hear what you are saying, but who would hire him to be their lawyer after seeing how inept he is? Certainly no one with money and certainly no one without money IMO.
Good points — he needs a dreamless team in order to appear somewhat smart. Street smart, maybe.
Chica, will be praying for your brother. Miracles happen every minute of every day. That’s just the abundance of mercy we have before us.
Sister and Mom3.0,
“WE” can all see that Baez is the epitome of “Stupid is as stupid does”. I’m sure any attorney following the case sees what we do, along with all commentaters. And, Baez himself is, no doubt, aware of the constant speculation. The question is: Does he give a rats ass? Apparently NOT! I think a poster up thread said it best that he is such a narcissist he only understands the word ME, ME, ME and, as long as his name is in the headlines, he is one happy fool.
When he initially took this case he would have no way of knowing it would become the case of the century. Baez was at the right place at the right time and will reap all the rewards in spite of being a collasol DUMB-ASS. Can I say that?
Chica- I am sorry to hear about your brother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
EliGrandma- Thanks I think you’re right he doesn’t care.
Sister-thanks for the response. I don’t know who would hire him… Maybe someone that is another Casey Anthony? Someone who is guilty and wants their lawyer to broker a deal for pics and vid?
But see here’s the thing- what if Baez doesn’t care if he is a big time lawyer after this case? He is already rubbing elbows with some very important people- He’s making connections. He is going places-just look at his FB.
What if Baez has bigger dreams than being a high priced attorney? If Blink is right, He is on his way to being one of the biggest Mexican television personalities.
Its all in the answer to the question: What did Jose Baez hope to accomplish in taking this case??
Just so everyone knows I think he is dumb, in the sense that he definitely is not ready for the big leagues as a lawyer. He seems inept and lazy at best. Next to Linda Drane Burdick he is totally outclassed and outmanuevered.
I imagine LDB asking :
Who’s brain did you get? ….. Abby someone.
Abby who?…. …………..Abby Normal.
(In honor of the Holiday a quote from Young Frankenstein.)
Happy Halloween Blink and all. Peace
Dammit ( pretend your name rhymes with planet)
The cases our rough but let’s slam it, Janet
They need our help so just plan it, Janet
No throwing of toast. I am off carbs for the Winter.
B