Hearing 12/11/2009

December 11, 2009 / 9:30
Hearing - Murder and Fraud Cases

READ: Clause | Family | Order | Visits | Death

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RAW HEARING: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

Part !: http://www.wftv.com/video/21930588/index.html
Part 2: http://www.wftv.com/video/21930619/index.html
Part 3: http://www.wftv.com/video/21931707/index.html
Part 4: http://www.wftv.com/video/21932889/index.html

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Casey Anthony’s Defense Questions Death Penalty

Friday, December 11, 2009 12:07:09 PM

ORLANDO -- It’s a significant day in court for Casey Anthony, as the judge listens to several key motions, including whether the death penalty is appropriate in her murder trial.

UPDATES FROM THE COURTROOM

Reported by Jacqueline Fell

11:49 a.m. -- The session is over

11:39 a.m. -- The Anthony family has left the courtroom

11:13 a.m. -- Defense attorney: "Seeking the dealth penalty will allow the
prosecution to have a conviction seeking jury and will violate the
rights of my client, Casey Anthony."

10:53 a.m. -- Defense argues the death penalty is not appropriate in this case.
Prosecution has insufficient evidence in this case. There is no
evidence of premeditated murder by Casey Anthony.

10:49 a.m. -- Defense begins arguments to remove death penalty option in the murder case.

10:42 a.m. -- Jose Baez argues that check fraud charges against Casey Anthony should
be dropped due to double jeopardy. The judge says this check fraud case
will be resolved before the capital case, either by plea or trial, and
that she will be treated fairly by the judge, as she has no priors. If
we get to the point of punishment, she will be treated just as all
others.

10:27 a.m. -- Five-minute break.

10:25 a.m. -- The prosecution submitted a request to have a statement by Joe Jordan
blocked from being released. They argue the statement was gotten
illegally and therefore is not allowed to be admitted. Joe Jordan was a
volunteer on the first search in Orlando for Caylee Anthony.

10:20 a.m. -- Judge Stan Strickland said he will review the privacy and public
records issue later Friday. No word on when that ruling will come.

10:19 a.m. -- Attorney for the Orlando Sentinel argues that all the records should be
kept public records, otherwise they are in complete violation of
Florida’s open records laws.

10:15 a.m. -- Assistant Orange County Attorney: The county and the county jail cannot
be forced to change media rules for one inmate. Those cameras are there
for security for all members of the jail, inmates, staff, visitors, etc.

10:10 a.m. -- Casey’s attorneys ask the judge to stop video taping jail visits. If
they don’t feel comfortable ordering Orange County to turn off the
video of friends or family visits, they ask that they not be released
to the public.

10:01 a.m. -- Attorneys for Casey Anthony are arguing that video cameras at the jail are infringing
on her rights to privacy. Since the state is seeking the death penalty,
the attorney's for Anthony argue that she is due to some privacy so she
can have some private moments with her family and friends without the
worry of having that become public record.

9:46 a.m. -- State will issue an investigate subpeona for a deposition for Dominic
Casey which is scheduled for next Wednesday at the State Attorney's
Office. Defense attorney Jose Baez will not be allowed to be there
unless invited.

9:40 a.m. -- Motion to strike deposition. Attorneys for Dominic Casey say he doesn't want anything to
do with the case anymore. State says they can subpeona whoever they
want. Dominic Casey's attorneys say he doesn't want to be deposed
because it will become public record and doesn't want to be exploited.

9:30 a.m. -- Hearing begins.

http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/12/11/death_penalty_questioned_today_in_case_against_casey.html

Casey Anthony Breaks Down In Court During Hearing


Posted: 5:01 pm EST December 10, 2009
Updated: 12:14 pm EST December 11, 2009

Excerpt:

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony was back in court Friday morning. Casey, wearing a green shirt and her hair down, appeared very serious as she waited for the hearing to begin (see images). The hearing began on time, at 9:30am, in Orlando and ended at 11:44am.
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RAW HEARING: Part1 | Part 2
CASEY CRYING: Video | Images
COURT IMAGES: Casey | George And Cindy | More
MOTIONS TO BE HEARD: Clause | Family | Order | Visits | Death
STATE'S MOTIONS: Protective Order | Witness List

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