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Casey Anthony: Pros and cons of public records and document dumps - CFNews13
by mom_in_il Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:31 pm
Casey Anthony: Pros and cons of public records and document dumps
By Adam Longo, Reporter
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:54 AM
Excerpt:
ORLANDO --
We know what Casey Anthony has for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We know when her attorneys visit, and how long they stay. We even know what she's buying from the commissary behind bars.
Why is every minute detail about Casey Anthony released to the public?
"The people should have access to what the government has," said attorney Brad Conway, who represented George and Cindy Anthony for a time.
While he agrees the liberal laws in Florida are a hallmark of open government, Conway said the timing and release of discovery can lead to speculation and unfair prejudice.
"The downside is everybody has discovery and has access to it, and they base opinions on that instead of waiting until trial," he said.
Calls to 911, video visitations, letters between jailhouse pals, law enforcement interviews -- it's all fair game for the public and the media.
READ MORE: http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/april/237776/Casey-Anthony:-Pros-and-cons-of-public-records-and-document-dumps
By Adam Longo, Reporter
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4:54 AM
Excerpt:
ORLANDO --
We know what Casey Anthony has for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We know when her attorneys visit, and how long they stay. We even know what she's buying from the commissary behind bars.
Why is every minute detail about Casey Anthony released to the public?
"The people should have access to what the government has," said attorney Brad Conway, who represented George and Cindy Anthony for a time.
While he agrees the liberal laws in Florida are a hallmark of open government, Conway said the timing and release of discovery can lead to speculation and unfair prejudice.
"The downside is everybody has discovery and has access to it, and they base opinions on that instead of waiting until trial," he said.
Calls to 911, video visitations, letters between jailhouse pals, law enforcement interviews -- it's all fair game for the public and the media.
READ MORE: http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/april/237776/Casey-Anthony:-Pros-and-cons-of-public-records-and-document-dumps
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