Statement Analysis - Andrea Lyon Quits

by mom_in_il Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:13 pm

Statement Analysis

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Andrea Lyon Quits

Excerpt:

Statement Analysis gets to the truth. It is not a surprise announcement. The following article is from the Orlando Sentinel, with analysis in bold type.

Chicago attorney Andrea Lyon, who joined the Casey Anthony defense team to fight prosecutors' desire to seek the death penalty for the 24-year-old Orlando woman, is no longer on the team.

Lead Anthony attorney Jose Baez confirmed that Lyon has left the defense because of financial issues. He filed paperwork with the Orange County Clerk of Court's office late Wednesday reflecting Lyon's departure.

"We're sad to see her leave, but we completely understand that it's a fiscal reason," Baez said.

Extra words give us extra information. Baez does not say "I'm sad" but says "we're sad" weakening his statement. Then he says we "completely" understand rather than "we understand" indicating a heightened sensitivity; perhaps suggesting conflict

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