Casey Anthony Case: Baez Motion Hearing Results. New Lawyer on the Case
George and Cindy Anthony, seated next to their attorney, Brad Conway, were present to support their daughter, Casey Anthony.
Jose Baez first introduced a new attorney to the defense team: Todd Macaluso. According to Baez, their is a forthcoming motion to introduce him to the docket officially. Therefore, Judge Strickland indicated he did not expect counsel to speak before him in this hearing. Macaluso is a high-profile class action and personal injury attorney with offices in Carlsbad, CA. It is unclear at this point in what capacity he will support the defense team.
Judge Strickland consolidated the issue perfectly:
"I guess your asking me to find a way to not make news out of news"
Baez spent a considerable amount of time arguing the difference of private images and their lack of probative value to the case. Specifically, he gave the analogy that if the state photographed Casey's underwear drawer, it does not mean that the media has a right to it.
Photobucket Pictures Issues
Assistant State's Attorney Bose was reticent to allow Judge Strickland to form his opinion without much input from the State. However, he did take the opportunity to remind his Honor that the State did argue previously some restrictions on release of information to the media, to which Jose Baez objected.
An attorney for the Orlando Sentinel requested to be heard on the matter. She asked Judge to deny the motion based on the fact that the Orlando Sentinel has a bulk of photo bucket images that were and are in the public domain. She argued that just because the Sentinel has not published them, does not indicate that they do not have them already. As recently as 20 minutes prior to the hearing she pointed out they were still residing in a public photo bucket account. Judge Strickland is considering the motion currently.
Video of Casey in Infirmary
Baez argued that it was an invasion of privacy, and should not be released. The state argued that it is not a HIPA violation, and that they offered to allow Baez to review the video prior to the release but that he refused due to the fact it then becomes subject to public information requests immediately upon viewing. Judge Strickland was inclined to grant the stay motion on it's release until the state reminded the court that if he views the tape at all, it is subject to same laws. Robert Guthrie, counsel to the Orange County Jail, argued that the video cameras in the patient area were installed following a patient receiving very bad news; in an effort to document any inappropiate reactions that might put the staff at risk. They were NOT installed for Casey Anthony. Baez argued for a 20 day window to review the footage and file a motion to stay if appropriate. Judge Strickland temporarily stayed the order for now.
George and Cindy Anthony, seated next to their attorney, Brad Conway, were present to support their daughter, Casey Anthony.
Jose Baez first introduced a new attorney to the defense team: Todd Macaluso. According to Baez, their is a forthcoming motion to introduce him to the docket officially. Therefore, Judge Strickland indicated he did not expect counsel to speak before him in this hearing. Macaluso is a high-profile class action and personal injury attorney with offices in Carlsbad, CA. It is unclear at this point in what capacity he will support the defense team.
Judge Strickland consolidated the issue perfectly:
"I guess your asking me to find a way to not make news out of news"
Baez spent a considerable amount of time arguing the difference of private images and their lack of probative value to the case. Specifically, he gave the analogy that if the state photographed Casey's underwear drawer, it does not mean that the media has a right to it.
Photobucket Pictures Issues
Assistant State's Attorney Bose was reticent to allow Judge Strickland to form his opinion without much input from the State. However, he did take the opportunity to remind his Honor that the State did argue previously some restrictions on release of information to the media, to which Jose Baez objected.
An attorney for the Orlando Sentinel requested to be heard on the matter. She asked Judge to deny the motion based on the fact that the Orlando Sentinel has a bulk of photo bucket images that were and are in the public domain. She argued that just because the Sentinel has not published them, does not indicate that they do not have them already. As recently as 20 minutes prior to the hearing she pointed out they were still residing in a public photo bucket account. Judge Strickland is considering the motion currently.
Video of Casey in Infirmary
Baez argued that it was an invasion of privacy, and should not be released. The state argued that it is not a HIPA violation, and that they offered to allow Baez to review the video prior to the release but that he refused due to the fact it then becomes subject to public information requests immediately upon viewing. Judge Strickland was inclined to grant the stay motion on it's release until the state reminded the court that if he views the tape at all, it is subject to same laws. Robert Guthrie, counsel to the Orange County Jail, argued that the video cameras in the patient area were installed following a patient receiving very bad news; in an effort to document any inappropiate reactions that might put the staff at risk. They were NOT installed for Casey Anthony. Baez argued for a 20 day window to review the footage and file a motion to stay if appropriate. Judge Strickland temporarily stayed the order for now.
I am waiting for pics to appear.
Good point on the Anthony's being a
"no show", though, for fear of getting arrested for the part they've played.
I've been screamin' early on in this case that the authorities should arrest 'em all on charges of obstruction, conspiracy (the cover up), aiding
and abetting, and perjury!
She could also have been
given an inhaler.
By the way to those that can't seem to grasp the "put the crack pipe down" comment … you are commenting in who's house?
Also, get back to posting comments on topic or they will be deleted.
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