Charges dropped in Neglect case

Neglect charges dropped

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Lawson Lamar

State Attorney

Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida


PRESS RELEASE


CONTACT:

Danielle Tavernier

Public Information Officer

(407) 836-2361


October 21, 2008


State of Florida vs. Casey Marie Anthony


In light of the decision of the Grand Jury to indict defendant Casey
Marie Anthony in connection with the death of her child and lying to
the police, the State of Florida late yesterday afternoon filed a Nolle
Prosequi in case number 48-2008-CF-10925-O that charged the defendant
with the Neglect of her Child.


The neglect charges were premised on the theory that her child, Caylee
Marie, was still alive. As the investigation progressed and it became
clear that the evidence proved that the child was deceased, the State
sought an indictment on the legally appropriate charges.

We remain prepared to proceed to trial on the charges in the indictment.

While the State understands the importance of this information to the
community, this office does not want to create the type of publicity
that would lead to a change of venue. Therefore, we will not comment
further on the case itself. No calculation has or will be made on
potential sentences if these charges result in convictions.

Remember, these charges are only allegations and do not constitute a
proof of guilt. Ms. Anthony has the right to a trial by jury and is
cloaked with the presumption of innocence.

Until legal discovery is disclosed to the defense, there are no public records.


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