Caylee/Casey Anthony Case: Will Judge Rulings Today Be Defense Doomsday?
Chief Judge Belvin Perry promised to rule on 2 outstanding motions by her defense team today.
Update #1 4:45PM.. Motion to exclude trunk stain… D E N I E D
Rulings on Critical Motions regarding a hair with a "deathband" that could only belong to a deceased individual and either Casey or Caylee Anthony, and the air samples tested by Dr. Arpad Vass and found to contain chloroform levels he has never seen, in his 22 year career.
The air samples themselves are not in contention as the "hardware" and methodology in their extraction are used widely in the scientific community, and the defense team, through a stipulation agreement to withdraw contempt proceedings against him, could not argue about anything else. The defense argument was largely about the interpretation of the data that was yielded from the samples as they relate to a decompositional event in the trunk of Casey's car.
Both motions were a combination of a Frye/exclusion attempt by the defense that took several days in court to conclude, in which many observers felt were disorganized and poorly argued in contrast to the deft responses by the prosecution.
Yesterday, for the second time, Jose Baez on behalf of Casey Anthony filed a response to the State's motion to let his already withdrawn "experts" Dr. Danzinger and Dr. Weis be permitted to testify as to what Casey told them during their interviews with her.
You may recall, during the State's deposition attempt of Dr. Danzinger, Judge Perry put the kibosh to it after receiving a call from Jose Baez, and both depositions have since been sealed. Judge Perry referenced testimony about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, but legal experts agree that in itself would not be grounds for suspending a deposition and immediately sealing it.
It is this editors opinion that during the deposition, Dr. Danzinger recounted parts of his interview with Casey Anthony that may have been incriminating to her.
It was abundantly clear that the defense strategy is/was to attempt to have these witnesses speak about parts of their interviews with Casey Anthony as a way to repeat her "defense" without ever taking the stand, subjecting her to cross-examination by the state.
It is also abundantly clear that Jose Baez et al did not understand the Judge's comments about these depositions the first time around.
The only way these "Docs" will be permitted to testify to anything Casey Anthony told them, is if Jose Baez presents an exception argument to the hearsay rule, and since the "declarant" or Casey Anthony, will never take the stand, 'not gonna happen.
Yesterday afternoon, the defense depositions of Tony Lazzarro and Amy Huizenga were filed with the court.
While there was largely previously known information contained in both depositions, there was one noteworthy tidbit in Ms. Huizenga's which the defense glossed over in a hurry.
Reported exclusively by www.blinkoncrime.com, the Anthony's withheld a major plumbing emergency at their home that sent someone from Hopespring Drive in a panic to locate Caylee.
For the first time, it is confirmed that Casey knew about it, and told Amy it was one of the reasons they could not move in:
Casey Told Amy About A Pipe
This article will be updated when Judge Perry rules this afternoon.
Check back to www.blinkoncrime.com for continued breaking news in the case against Casey Anthony.
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Anybody know why Cheney Mason was talking out of the side of his mouth today? Perhaps it is just a new strategy.
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Carmen, I completely agree with you! My point was more about Baez buying more time, as he has in the past. The gag order would be bonus, but at the end of the day, Baez has found another way to stall this trial for whatever his reasons. I just put nothing past him. He is capable of being sinister to get what he wants.
Hmmmm….reminds me of a certain defendant.
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Thank you Fiona. This is so disgusting. That is exactly what I think is gonna happen. I believe the DT is behind this…it’s the only way they can get this trial delayed. Didn’t JP say if they appealed it he could postpone the trial for six months or so but they would still get the same ruling.
It looks like the Holland & Knight attorney has appealed judge’s rules for Casey Anthony jury selection
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-casey-anthony-trial-media-appeal-20110503,0,1776456.story
Sigh…
They filed an appeal-
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-casey-anthony-trial-media-appeal-20110503,0,1776456.story
I do not agree with this action- in fact I think it is wromg.
I appreciate all the coverage from the media, and I value the 6th amendment- but Judge Perry clearly laid it all out in court and gave them the complete truth-
Casey Anthonys right to a fair trial is in jeopardy- the public is not being shut out- 3 media outlets will be aware- and My goodness the jury selection is set for next week- and each media outlet could do the work and uncover the site themselves independently, then publish it…what is the big deal of respecting the Judge’s wisdom?
Now we all must wait and hope for the best- all because of the HUBRIS of some- unbelievable
AJMO
I completely agree and I can promise you what comes next is the defense motion for a “cooling off” period.
B
Chica: I agree. I also wanted to ask, could Casey have been in tears due to the fact that if the media appeals..(Which I read they are) That she would have another possible 6 months behind bars? I know if it were me I’d want this trial asap..Of course if I was innocent..
“Cooling off” period — Gag them all!
Just read that Cindy and George want to see her now and do not want it video recorded
Blink do you honestly think this will be delayed
Thanks
Blink, how can Baez ask for a cooling off period when he and casey’s family have been on just about every media outlet since day one? They’re hypocrites and liars, completely unlikeable and transparent and if they do file such a motion I hope Judge Perry calls the DT out on this and gives them a big DENIED. Not once has the prosecution been on television. They have the truth and don’t need to convince the public of their evidence against the defendant before the trial starts. They are honorable while the DT are scoundrels. It’s too close to trial to cause a delay. I hope and pray that JP issues a gag order until the start of the trial in order to keep Baez’ face off the airwaves.
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Wow…great insight everyone on Casey’s tears. I think that she had just about every thought going through her head during that hearing and everyone picked up on pieces of what her thought process may have been at that time.
Anniex9…couldn’t agree more!
TandT, I feel that is such a possibility. When I watched the hearing, I noticed that she started to get a little misty when the topic of a possible 6 month delay came up. She really lost it when Judge Perry stated that she deserves a FAIR trial. At that point, I felt that what was going through her head was something like this ‘but that’s impossible….how can I receive a fair trial….I’m not in control anymore’.
Judge Perry worked hard and early to craft balanced arrangements for the press that would likely acheive his objective; simply to get the potential jurors into the unannounced courthouse before a madia blitz in that town.
His angst over this was palpable in court on Monday. May God uphold this good man’s health. And may the Appelate see things his way…..and soon.
Cudos to the Orlando local press outlets for NOT joining in the appeal motion.
I agree totally.
That said, it is also about them being malleable, if you get me.
B
Dear Blink:
Please say it isn’t so! Will this appeal halt this trial?
I also believe that is why Cindy and George have asked to see Casey
now. It does mean that nothing will be release during this cooling off period so we would only get pictures in the parking lot of there visit, and not see or hear what was said until the cooling off period.
Also noted from yesterdays hearing right before they went behind
closed doors. Mrs. LDB had a small stack of papers and she picked them
up and dropped them like she was a little pissy with what is going down. They have spent so much time getting ready, time away from their loved ones only to have to be postponed because of this.
Blink would you be willing to share in what you are feeling about this right now. TIA
Mom3.0 says:
May 3, 2011 at 6:10 pm (snip)
Casey Anthonys right to a fair trial is in jeopardy- the public is not being shut out- 3 media outlets will be aware- and My goodness the jury selection is set for next week- and each media outlet could do the work and uncover the site themselves independently, then publish it…what is the big deal of respecting the Judge’s wisdom?
Now we all must wait and hope for the best- all because of the HUBRIS of some- unbelievable
AJMO
(Blink replies)
I completely agree and I can promise you what comes next is the defense motion for a “cooling off” period.
B
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What the hell??
There is a big load of shit that is totally wrong with this whole trial.
Beyond wrong.
This has gone miles past being just a circus with clowns playing the roles of defense attorneys.
It’s become an entity of it’s own that just keeps growing.
Kinda like black mold or some nasty fungus.
Every time you turn around, something else is added or delayed, a new ridiculous motion is filed, or some new trick is being played.
Now, the week before the jury is FINALLY to be seated – the media comes up with this load of crap!!
Casey Anthony is an accused murderer.
Yes, our constitution grants her a fair trial.
Yes, she deserves representation if she cannot afford hiring her own. (yeah right-her + Baez sold Caylee’s memory to the highest bidder)
BUT … Casey Anthony is NO BETTER than anyone else.
Would you, I, or anyone here expect to receive any special treatment if we were accused of a crime?
Nope.
Here we are almost 3 years later still waiting for a jury to be picked?!!
This skank who cannot afford legal representation – has a TEAM of attorneys?!!
The State of Florida is broke – but we’re spending hundreds of thousands of dollars … for what??
Geez … Caylee would be and 6 y/o little girl now … if her murderous skank of a mother possessed a soul and hadn’t made the decision that living La Bella Vita and screwing half the men of Orange County was more important than being a mother.
I am so sick of the games being played at the expense of the dignity of the innocent victim in this case – CAYLEE ANTHONY.
/end of rant/
/all IMO/
/yes, I’m pissed off/
It’s at the 12:18 mark part 5, yesterdays hearing when Mrs. LDB drops the papers.
Sammy, I post very rarely but I had to chime in and say A-FREAKING-MEN to your entire post @9:24! Thank you!!!
Hi y’all.
How unfortunate. Will it really delay this trial for months or was that worst possible scenario?
Who set this up, is my question? The timing is just soooo stinking perfect to delay the gong show. Oh, my knickers are in a freaking wad!!!!!!
13.annals says:
May 3, 2011 at 9:14 pm
Amen to that! Perhaps this delay would be a blessing for our dear CJBP.
Well- if Casey suddenly accepts a visit from her parents I would think it would all be in the plan…
For awhile we have all been aware of the Defense trying to get Casey to testify without putting her on the stand…they tried through jail house letters and they tried through doctors…and now I think we will see her testify through this visit… she and her parents and her defense will put what they want to put out there…the newest spin.
Media- is contributing to the possibility that Casey cant get a fair trial- but yet, her defense is certainly on the media tor of the century…
JB has had interviews spinning away…and today Mason had an interview where he spun with the best of them…This visit, IMO will be Casey and her parents chance to spin.
They better hurry though cuz who knows if the tape will be released and who knows what other media appearances are lined up for Mason and JB and the Anthony’s hurry hurry spin spin especially since Judge Perry may institute that gag order.
-AJMO
Can you please tell me date of Amy Huizinga’s interview that the above excerpt came from and the exact page number where she tells about how Casey told her about the emergency plumbing situation?
Thank you very much. I want to read this transcript again.
imo…I’m not sure there’s enough time for the 5th DCA to thoroughly go through all the issues and attachments of the motion and render a decision and file an order for JP to release the info by end of business Friday.
Does anyone know what channel the trial will be televised on?
Ugh. I cannot even do fly-by watches at InSessions TV anymore.
They are disgustingly pro-defense to the extreme.
With their current “exclusive” 7-8 hour interviews with both Mumbles and Bumbles. (and I have no doubt the DT has more deals already inked with this channel for more TV face time in the future as the case progresses.)
Richard Gabriel is on now.
The InSessions host just introduced Richard Gabriel as “another attorney that is working pro bono for the defense”.
Gabriel … the fake leader of the fake “mock jury” on CBS a few weeks ago.
He’s whining about how the entire state of Florida knows too much about KC.
Well who’s fault is that ya dipshit?
If you and the rest of the defense team members would keep your blathering mugs out of the media, we wouldn’t be having this discussion.
The Prosecution is certainly not out there giving interviews daily.
Gah!!
Gabriel openly admits that he thinks a delay in the trial would be great for the defense.
It would give them more time to “study” the area that potential jurors would be drawn from.
What an idiot.
THAT is the problem Gabriel.
The entire DT needs muzzles placed on them like the rabid dogs they are.
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everyone’s a suspect says:
May 4, 2011 at 8:55 am
imo…I’m not sure there’s enough time for the 5th DCA to thoroughly go through all the issues and attachments of the motion and render a decision and file an order for JP to release the info by end of business Friday.
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Some of the legal opinions that I’ve read have said that the 5th DC of Appeals *could* render their decision on this motion in just a couple of hours.
Hopefully they’re correct, and that the appeals courts judges take up this motion asap.
I live for the day when Cindy is on the stand and LDB constantly says…..JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION, IT’S A YES OR NO. This woman has shown that she can’t be controlled by anyone. Her mouth just runs and runs. Sorry, just had to get that out.
Hi Blink and Blinkett’s Just a thought about a possible delay and Jair visit from her parents in the works. HHJP said he would put a gag order in place so nothing would get released to the public. But the SA and the Jail would have access to the tapes so any comparison or talk of testimony or events about the case would be brought up to the Judge by the SA. Who really cares what CA & GA have to say to the inmate. NO one will be able to put any kind of spin on the Casey train or the case it will be quite and then we know a fair jury will be selected an Casey will go down for what she did to sweet Caylee.
So the 5th DCA has issued an order giving the “parties” until 10 a.m. on Friday to file a response. Since the respondents are the State of Florida and Casey Anthony, how does the work? After all, it is JP who has kept the location secret, not the prosecution or defense.
The legalities of this appeal just escaped me.
But the time limit does suggest that they intend a quick decision.
I agree, and I fear it. Are you kidding me one is going to create the largest appellate issue over thinking outta the box?
B
trial be delayed ya think blink?
I do.
B
a few more days to vote for yuri melich lets not forget to vote daily!!
BLINK
Thats terrible! disappointing!!
It seems like everyone has ‘rights’ where this trial is concerned except Caylee.
Blink,
are you saying that a decision by the 3-member 5th district DAC is not trouble-free — could lead to backlash, delay, challenge, etc? If they make a decision to uphold Judge Perry’s confidentiality agreement (deny the appeal), does there have to be an evidentiary hearing automatically to prove merit in the conf. agreement, or does their decision have to be challenged by someone first?
Judge Perry all but warned that the first thing the defense would do would file for a “cooling off period” which he will likely grant, followed by a gag order. It was a thinly veiled threat really, and I do not support the media position on this one.
B
I meant 5th DCA
Ragdoll #19
I agree with you. This entire “media” motion stinks to high heaven. When HJBP, asked the defense if they had anything to add, after media attorney finished, and Baez said no, the judge knew defense or someone pro defense caused this circus. If the defense wasn’t pro this “media” motion, Baez would have been jumping from his seat to object. IMO
Of course, that bell is rung. The judge and state will do the right thing for justice and once again regroup after another defense zing. Justice will prevail. Clowns eventually run out of tricks from their bags. All the tricks, the defense has tired, so far have failed.
The only thing bringing me any joy this week is being able to vote for Yuri Melich. I’m really p’d……. sorry Blink, I’ll go wash my mouth out with Carbolic!
My take was JP kind of saying to the press, let this one go or you’ll go months with nothing at all to report. He tried to give them a warning of what the defense would do. Just another way poor little Caylee is still being used 3 years after her murder. This whole thing is just sick.
I think George and Cindy want to meet with Casey b/c it’s been a long time and they need to have a family meeting to remind them of who is going to take the fall and how. JMO and sorry to vent.
i hope the 5th DCA decides tomorrow or sooner if everyone has chimed in – you would think Judge Perry’s opinion will weigh heavy with them – the State is more than ready to go, as are all of us – let’s get this moving NOW, Caylee has waited long enough!!! i still have strong hope this thing kicks off on Mon. – fingers crossed …
Dear Fiona,
I couldn’t have said it better myself. Baez wants complete control on how the media will receive it’s information.
First, he wanted no cameras in the court. Then his mug is all over the CBS mockumentary of the trial. Last night, he’s giving a 1 on 1 to an HLN reporter, explaining ‘our’ fascination with this child. No, it has nothing to do with the odd circumstances of this case, the 31 days of ho’n it up, or a little girl’s remains found discarded like ordinary garbage. OOOOHHHHHH NOOOOOOO!!!! Casey isn’t getting a fair shake because she’s young, pretty and white. The only time I found a horse face beautiful was on a horse. (Blink, please let me have that one???)
Mason mentioned having a card up his sleeve. Low and behold…..
..also Fiona, Blink, Mom3.0…anyone who may know this answer…
Did CJBP not give the woman rep’ing the media (I don’t know her name, she looked like Rosie O’Donnell) a blantant hint to get what she wanted by ‘asking around?’ In other words, he was blantantly suggesting something she should ‘know’ but didn’t catch on.
I’m not sure what JBP was suggesting, but what was he suggesting the answer would be? AND could it prevented a delay in the trail?
Oh word to my mother….
The last sentence should read:
I’m not sure what JBP was hinting at but what was he suggesting the answer would be AND could it have prevented a delay in the trial IF they took another route (I’m guessing that was JBP’s message…..I just got that if she asked around, she’d get her answer. I felt it meant ‘you go that way’ you’ll get what you want and we can continue with the trial as scheduled????)
Ragdoll says:
May 5, 2011 at 12:26 pm
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I don’t know if this is correct, but this is my interpretation of the point that Judge Perry was not-so-subtly trying to get across to the dimwit media attorney …
Judge Perry strongly emphasized that in the confidentiality agreement there was a provision that said that “if the media was able to find out from any OTHER source – they would know where they what city they were heading to for jury selection”. (paraphrasing)
As long as the info about location didn’t come from him or the court, the media was free to pursue using other sources to find the location.
One HUGE clue this media attorney and the stations she represents could use – would be to just watch where the stations that DID sign the confidentiality agreement drive to when they get the location info and follow them.
(Just follow the big white InSessions media equipment and WFTS media trucks to wherever they all drive to that day to set up)
No big deal … they don’t want to sign the agreement – then don’t. Just watch where the stations that did sign it go.
But noooo … they seem to want to foul this up and cause delays.
Just IMO.
I do not think there will be a delay.
Ragdoll – my thoughts entirely. If JBP said it once, he said it half a dozen times; if the media were able to find out what they wanted by any means OTHER than from hearing it directly from the Court, they were at liberty to do whatever they wished. Maybe Ms Rosie O’Donnell look-alike was slow on the uptake or perhaps she thought JBP was being facetious.
Ragdoll- you could most certainly be right. HJP is very smart.
I dont know if Blink is right about this being postponed,but somehow the “air” has changed and seems to be blowing in that direction…JMO
Whatever the case, we will soon know…and we can start figuring out our summer break schedules or possibly our winter break schedules.
All I know for certain is that this whole case- and what The defense has done in the media circuit is disgusting and I surely hope this is the last time we will ever be subjected to these antics-
the selling of pics and videos of the victim by the accused and pizzing away $300,000 with no real accounting… and then claiming to be indigent and making the Sate pick up the tab for a “dream team”…& investigating volunteers only later to claim accident at the last second… going on every media outlet known to man and floating theory after theory- lie after lie -scape goat after scape goat all while screaming leaks and media bias- yeah I hope its the last time we are subjected to this BS.
AJMO
The case against Casey Anthony “is what it is” and even after a cooling off period, venue changes, mock trials and any other “majic” the defense tries to brew it still will be “what it is.” We have made it this far in defense of Caylee so now lets sit back and deep breathe and “believe” that no matter what the jury will have to endure that they will deliver a decision that will prove that our government system of judge and jury does still work to protect the innocent.
Mason files a motion asking for Casey’s parents to be barred/sequestered from the “relevant portions” of the trial.
motion reads:
“George and Cindy Anthony will likely be subject to impeachment by the testimony of other witnesses,” the motion read.
http://www.wesh.com/casey-anthony-extended-coverage/27792617/detail.html
—I guess they are gunning for both parents…is this what mason referred to in court when he said he was gonna prove a witness was a liar?
Cindy and George and Lee should be concerned
A B S O F R E A K I N L U T E L Y
B
Blink please give us a hint