ABC producer paid for George, Cindy Anthony to stay at the Ritz

ABC producer paid for George, Cindy Anthony to stay at the Ritz

Bianca Prieto |Sentinel Staff Writer2:53 PM EST, February 19, 2009

An ABC producer paid for George Anthony and Cindy Anthony to stay at one of Central Florida's most expensive hotels for three days in December after their missing granddaughter's remains were found, according to newly released testimony.

The couple stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14 after Caylee's remains were found near their home. The company that footed the bill is owned by Disney.

The new details were part of an interview of Anthony family private investigator Dominic Casey that was taken on Jan. 7 by Orange County sheriff's Sgt. John Allen and FBI Agent Nick Savage.

The producer, a woman named Kaitlyn Folmer, made arrangements with then-Anthony spokeswoman Michelle Bart to put up the couple and two of their investigators at the hotel. Rooms at the hotel can cost between $249 and $739 per night, depending on the level of luxury.

The judge overseeing the case against Casey Anthony released Dominic Casey's 80-page transcript. He once worked for attorney Jose Baez.

Judge Stan Strickland reviewed the transcript and found it contained no privileged information.

Included in the transcript were details of the Anthony family's activities the hours and days following the discovery of Caylee's remains.

The family dined at a restaurant inside the hotel the night of the discovery, according to the transcript. Meanwhile, dozens of Orange County sheriff's investigators, FBI agents and crime scene technicians sifted through dirt, leaves and underbrush for Caylee's skeletal remains.

George and Cindy dined with Lee Anthony, his girlfriend Mallory Parker, private investigators Dominic Casey and James Hoover and the ABC producer. At one point, Casey Anthony's attorney Jose Baez joined the group, according to the private investigator's statement. It's unclear who paid for the meal.

Lee Anthony ordered a steak for Baez who joined them for about a half hour, the document said. He had just visited Casey Anthony in the jail and wanted to speak with the family, Dominic Casey said. The dinner was somber, He said.

Folmer allegedly told the Anthonys and the private investigators that she was not there to get a story. During an interview Dominic Casey told Sgt. John Allen and FBI Agent Nick Savage that he didn't believe the woman.

"She never talked about money. She never talked about pictures, videos. She did make the point to say… 'You know there's no ulterior motive here. We're, we're just doing this,'" Dominic Casey said. "I'm like, 'Yeah, right. I can believe that one.'"

Later that night while Orange County detectives were executing a search warrant at the home on Hopespring Drive, Cindy Anthony sat outside the entrance to the hotel with Dominic Casey, record show. Private investigator Hoover was sent to the house to lock it up after the first search warrant was executed.

The following day, while investigators continued to scour the woods for remains, Dominic Casey joined George and Cindy Anthony as they walked around the golf course at the hotel, reports show.

Dominic Casey said the Anthonys were distraught.

Check back for more information.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-casey-anthony-021909,0,656748.story

Sure, they were distraught! What a bunch of BS!! "Normal" people, and I use that word loosely, wouldn't have been able to eat just finding out that kind of news. Everyone at this "dinner" is a liar!

Link to entire DC transcript
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/acrobat/2009-02/45149777.PDF

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I am no genius but I sure feel like one after reading DC's interview!!!! That almost hurt me. Does anyone here translate stupid for the second interview? I don't think I can handle another one!

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ABC News Producer Paid Cindy/George Anthony's Hotel Bill At Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes For Three Days

Well here is a little bit of news about the Casey Anthony case that I found buried in a story on MSNBC News. According to their website, an ABC News producer paid the hotel bill for Cindy and George Anthony at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes for three days after Caylee Anthony's body was recovered not far from their home. Of course, within the next few days, ABC News will claim that this producer was not authorized to do such a thing and more than likely this huge television network with fire that producer.

It's not just the case of Casey Anthony where major news organization like ABC seem to have tunnel vision about what is the right and the wrong thing to do, but in almost every aspect of what use to be called journalism in the United States. There should be little doubt in any one's mind that this producer for ABC News paid the hotel bill for Cindy and George Anthony because he or she expected something from them in return.

While MSNBC buried this little detail in one of their online stories, to me the fact that ABC paid for Cindy and George Anthony's hotel room at all is something that should cast doubt on their ability to cover this story fairly. It's not like George and Cindy Anthony are poor and cannot pay their own hotel bill. Mainstream television news is very competitive and it's a shame that this dirty little secret was released by a competitor, rather than from the ABC network itself.

http://mhutch.blogspot.com/2009/02/abc-news-producer-paid-cindygeorge.html

mom_in_il wrote:
ABC News Producer Paid Cindy/George Anthony's Hotel Bill At Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes For Three Days

Well here is a little bit of news about the Casey Anthony case that I found buried in a story on MSNBC News. According to their website, an ABC News producer paid the hotel bill for Cindy and George Anthony at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes for three days after Caylee Anthony's body was recovered not far from their home. Of course, within the next few days, ABC News will claim that this producer was not authorized to do such a thing and more than likely this huge television network with fire that producer.

It's not just the case of Casey Anthony where major news organization like ABC seem to have tunnel vision about what is the right and the wrong thing to do, but in almost every aspect of what use to be called journalism in the United States. There should be little doubt in any one's mind that this producer for ABC News paid the hotel bill for Cindy and George Anthony because he or she expected something from them in return.

While MSNBC buried this little detail in one of their online stories, to me the fact that ABC paid for Cindy and George Anthony's hotel room at all is something that should cast doubt on their ability to cover this story fairly. It's not like George and Cindy Anthony are poor and cannot pay their own hotel bill. Mainstream television news is very competitive and it's a shame that this dirty little secret was released by a competitor, rather than from the ABC network itself.

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And yet little Haleigh Cummings family are living in a tent!!! wth is wrong with this picture????