Who Has The Loot (Blink)

Casey/Caylee Anthony Case: Casey and Baez Due in Court Who Has The Loot?

Posted by Blink Wednesday 25 March 2009 6:46 am

UPDATED AT END OF ARTICLE

Judge Rules on Motion

Orlando, Fl– It was announced yesterday afternoon that Jose Baez, defense counsel to murderous tot mom Casey Anthony will be in court this morning at 10:30am EST to address the motion brought by the Prosecution to uncover the source of funding in Casey’s defense. The hearing will be live, and a live feed can be found here .



Since the announcement of the State’s Motion, several legal analysts have weighed in on the signfigance to the murder case against Casey. While opinions vary greatly as to support of the motion within the legal community, one conclusion seems to be unanimous: It will be a critical blow to the defense if it is granted.

Show Us The Money

The Motion to disclose the funding for the defense is based on the potential for a conflict of interest on the part of Jose Baez, in the course of his representation of his Client. The premise that Mr. Baez could be influenced by prolonging the case and taking it to trial to increase the market value of his Client’s “story” has been the subject of a past Florida Bar Inquiry, and a currently pending complaint.

In the event Baez is managing the assets of his client, the State has presented it’s fear of appellate issues and a possible mistrial scenario in his clients pauper to princess status.



Recently, through the release of discovery documents including statements of two private detectives hired by both Casey Anthony and her attorney, Blinkoncrime uncovered at least one possibility: ABC. Baez attended a dinner following his visit to alert Casey to the possible findings of her daughters remains in jail, at the Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes, where several other members of Camp Casey enjoyed a weekend stay on Kaitlyn Folmers’, producer of Good Morning America, tab.

The State is agreeing to have a videotaped closed door hearing on the issue and is not seeking to interfere with tot mom’s counsel of choice: ALL EIGHT OF THEM, but unless the judge seals the proceeding or suppresses it until the completion of the criminal trial, the hearing will be subject to Public Information requests as provided in the Sunshine Rules of the State of Florida.

Motion is Heard

State’s Attorney Jeff Ashton, began by restating his argument and citing a potential conflict of interest outweighs the governments potential to not be permitted to inquire as to the source of the funds, in this case the alleged funding coming from a case in which the defendent committed a bank robbery. He adds that Casey Anthony’s affidavit and handwritten comments clearly indicate that she waives any privlege or confidentiality in this matter, in essence, a form of agreement to the inquiry of sorts.

Jose Baez responds by to Mr. Ashton’ s arguments that in short, it is really a defense tactic to view their strategy, view their experts, and an effort to see if they can “outspend” her. He went on to say they are on the verge of 6^th ammendment and right to due process infingement on the behalf of his client Casey Anthony.

Jeff Ashton shot up and objected loudly and vehemently to the fact that Baez scolds the prosecution to worry about getting an actual conviction instead of post conviction failures.

Judge Strickland followed up with asserting he had some questions for Baez before he considered the matter further. Baez cut him off and asserted that if the judge has questions it would need to be done in camera, meaning no sound.

Baez agreed there are 2 retainer agreements, one with he and one with Linda Kenney Baden. Judge Strickland asked if he minded dropping off copies of those agreements. Baez agreed. When Strickland asked if there are any outside sources contributing to expenses and outside funding, Baez objected in terms of confidentiality, and agreed to answer in camera. Baez then reminds the court he had an original agreement that superceeded the current agreement he may no longer have.

Casey Anthony Weighs IN

Casey answered questions from the Judge. She agreed that she was aware of what she signed and there are no rights agreements existing between her and ose Baez. Jeff Ashton requested that whatever documents are submitted by the defense be sealed.

Judge In Camera Session

After Casey and team moved outside chambers, the sound of her shackled ankles was heard throughout the courtroom and amplified by audio feeds.

Ultimately, Judge Strickland concluded that there did not appear to be a conflict as it was presented to him and that he had satisfied his burden to protect Casey Anthony’s rights to a conflict free counsel in the defense of her murder charges. The Prosecutions request for a hearing into the funding of Casey Anthony defense is denied. Prior to adjourning Baez to poke the prosecution in the eye one last time:

..I would like to request that the Judge remind the state that what was said in camera stays in camera..”


Jeff Ashton immediately objected and snapped back:

..Your honor the State does not need to be reminded of our Ethical Obligations and..”


Judge Strickland replied to both Baez and Ashton:

..You know what, this is getting old. Wer’e done here.”

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