Casey Anthony trial: José Baez says 'private matter' prompted today's adjournment - OS

by mom_in_il Wed May 18, 2011 9:11 pm

Casey Anthony trial: José Baez says 'private matter' prompted today's adjournment
Baez urges media to 'stop the speculation, as jury selection will continue at 8:30 tomorrow morning.'
By Anthony Colarossi and Walter Pacheco, Orlando Sentinel
3:47 p.m. EDT, May 18, 2011

Excerpt:

CLEARWATER — Casey Anthony's lead attorney, José Baez, revealed that today's early adjournment was the result of a "private matter" and he urged the media to stop speculating.

After today's lunch break, Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry inexplicably adjourned jury selection in the Casey Anthony murder trial until 8:30 a.m. Thursday.

Perry offered no explanation — spurring plenty of speculation about everything from a possible plea deal to sudden illnesses.

Baez sent the Orlando Sentinel a text message explaining the adjournment: "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."

Baez was not present during Perry's announcement or after attorneys left the courtroom.

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