What's "the Matter"? - Orlando Magazine

May 18, 2011 10:10 PM
Casey Anthony Trial - What's "the Matter"?

Excerpt:

With the abrupt ending of today's jury selection in Pinellas County, speculation seemingly spiraled out of control over what caused the adjournment. Noticeably absent from the courthouse cafeteria at lunch today was Jose Baez, and he did not return to the courtroom when the session reconvened at 1:00 pm. Late this afternoon, Jose issued a statement to several media outlets:

"Today's adjournment was due to a private matter. Please stop the speculation, as jury selection will continue at 8:30 tomorrow morning. No further statements will be made."

Of course, we have learned we can't believe everything that comes out of this defense. Prior to that statement, first thoughts swelled around an appeal filed by the defense over Judge Perry's order denying their motion challenging the process of jury selection. That couldn't have been the reason. If the defense decided to go ahead with an appeal, they would be doing it on their own time, not the court's. In other words, the judge would not stop any court proceeding because of an appeal.
This leaves two possible scenarios, prominent Orlando attorney Mark NeJame told me this afternoon. "It could be due to a serious personal matter. The court offered its compassion and understanding. Or there's a plea in play."

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