Casey Anthony Civil Trials Discussion

[MaryAnnDVC]

If anyone was following the Tammi Smith (Baby Gabriel) case...she was found guilty on both counts...conspiracy to commit custodial interference and forgery. Then the jury deliberated fairly briefly and came back that there WERE aggravating factors that will be considered at sentencing.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2012/05/16/20120516baby-gabriel-tammi-smith-verdict.html

Every so often, there is justice.

The case that InSession is following now, the Adam Kaufman murder trial, bored me, even as background noise. But today, I switched it on to see if there was a verdict in the Tammi Smith trial, and I see this female detective (married, 3 kids) on the stand being forced to admit that she had had an affair with the lead detective in the case (after saying yesterday that she didn't "socialize" with him outside of the job) and yikes, was she pissed! When they let her off the stand, she stomped across the courtroom and then flew the door open and it slammed against the wall. (The affair was BEFORE this case, but then they worked on the case together.)

It was an interesting day in court.

OK, so while I'm here, I decided to google Casey Anthony, and I DID find something new:

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...ida-gonzalez-unrelated-check-fraud-conviction

Casey Anthony to Zenaida Gonzalez: Who paid for your makeover?

By Jeff Weiner, Orlando Sentinel

3:33 p.m. EST, May 16, 2012

Has Zenaida Gonzalez, the woman suing Casey Anthony for defamation, been paid for TV interviews? And who funded her makeover for an appearance on the "Dr. Phil" show? Anthony's attorneys want to know.

In a request filed Wednesday, Anthony's defense issued a variety of wide-ranging requests for information, most involving money or media appearances.

Gonzalez says her life was upended when Anthony claimed a similarly named nanny had kidnapped her child in 2008. Anthony's attorney, however, argues Gonzalez is exploiting his client's infamy for her own gain.

The request covers documentation of payment for television, print and other media interviews, and specifically references an appearance with Dr. Phil McGraw that was taped in March and aired in April.

Anthony's defense is seeking info on money spent on "any hair treatment, skin treatment, dental work, clothing, shoes, jewelry, transportation, hotel accommodations, food [and] drink" for or during that TV appearance.

The request covers Gonzalez's bank and credit card statements, as well as pay stubs and job applications. Anthony's team also wants documentation of "gift(s)" given to Gonzalez's daughters by her attorneys' law firm.

The new request comes days after a judge in the suit granted Gonzalez access to Anthony's address so she can be subpoenaed for trial. Anthony has been in hiding since July, due to concerns for her safety.

Matt Morgan, one of the lawyers representing Gonzalez in the civil suit, posted on Twitter that Anthony had not yet been served as of Wednesday. "We are in the process of obtaining personal service," he said.

Anthony, 26, was acquitted of all major charges in July after a high profile murder trial in the death of her daughter, 2-year-old Caylee Marie. She is currently serving probation in an unrelated check fraud conviction.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Served.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/...dez-gonzalez-florida_n_1534725.html?ref=crime

Casey Anthony Found In Hiding To Be Served Defamation Subpoena

The Huffington Post |
By Hilary Tuttle

Posted: 05/21/2012 10:00 pm Updated: 05/22/2012 5:41 pm

Casey Anthony has been found in Florida. While the notorious woman has been in hiding for the 10 months since her trial, legal action has continued against her, and the 26-year-old will now have to return to an Orlando courtroom.

Investigators located Anthony and staked out her new residence for several days while attempting to serve a subpoena relating to an ongoing defamation case, People magazine reported Monday night. The case stems from the initial investigation into the whereabouts of Anthony's 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. Anthony claimed the girl was kidnapped by a babysitter named Zenaida Gonzalez, a woman she never knew, but who does exist.

While Gonzalez had never met Anthony, was not a babysitter, and was in no way involved in the case, she claims Anthony publicly defamed her, ruining her reputation by using her name in association with the toddler's disappearance and death. The case heads to trial the first week of January, and Anthony had thus far avoided making any appearances related to the lawsuit.

"Our investigation team had her whereabouts pinned down," Gonzalez's attorney, Matt Morgan, told People. "Their backs were against the wall, so her attorneys said that they would accept service on her behalf."

In October, Anthony filmed a video deposition in the case, disguised in a baseball cap, sunglasses, and what appeared to be a long, black wig. As the Associated Press reported at the time, Anthony used videoconferencing from an undisclosed location to deliver her testimony and answered few questions, primarily allowing her attorney to invoke the Fifth Amendment in declining to respond.

Now, however, Anthony may be forced to appear in court in person to do something she refused to do while on trial for her daughter's death: take the stand. While her attorneys admitted during the trial that the babysitter story was fabricated, Anthony has never personally had to explain why she misled police looking for her daughter with the kidnapping claim.

Casey Anthony had to remain in Florida following her trial to serve a year of probation on a check fraud charge, as The Huffington Post has previously reported. Given the highly emotional and intensely publicized nature of her trial last year, she has been in hiding for the last 10 months for her own safety.

 

[Promomx2]

TMZ had Rob Lowe on last night saying he is leaving monday to start filming "The Casey Anthony Story". I wonder who they finally got to play Casey?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

TMZ had Rob Lowe on last night saying he is leaving monday to start filming "The Casey Anthony Story". I wonder who they finally got to play Casey?

Ask and you shall receive. Just posted on FB:

http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/05/23/holly-deveaux-casey-anthony-lifetime-tv-movie (The link shows a picture of the actress next to CA.)

Guess who's going to play Casey Anthony...
By HLNtv.com Staff
updated 12:29 PM EDT, Wed May 23, 2012

• Canadian actress Holly Deveaux has been cast as Casey Anthony in the Lifetime movie, 'Prosecuting Casey Anthony'

• Devaux is most well-known for starring in the series Canadian series 'Baxter'

The frenzy to find the right actress to play ‘Tot Mom’ Casey Anthony is over. Canadian actress Holly Deveaux has secured the role of the infamous Florida woman in an upcoming Lifetime movie.

According to The Orlando Sentinel, Deveaux will star in “Prosecuting Casey Anthony” -- based on Jeff Ashton’s best-selling book, “Imperfect Justice” -- opposite Rob Lowe, who will play Ashton. The movie will center primarily around the trial, not the events leading up to it.

So who exactly who is Deveaux, and is she ready to play one of the most controversial figures in recent U.S. history? Here are five fast facts about the actress:

1. Deveaux is most well-known for starring in the Canadian television series “Baxter.”

2. She bears a striking resemblance to Anthony; Devaux has long brown hair, green eyes and porcelain skin

3. Deveaux may have snagged the role from more established Hollywood actresses -- it was rumored that Kristen Stewart, Alyssa Milano and Jennifer Love Hewitt were also being considered

4. She is only 19; Anthony was 22 at the time of her trial

5. She will need to channel Anthony’s personality quickly, since shooting for the movie begins next week and will run for 20 days

 

[joviroxx]

THe girl playing CA is much prettier!!

Here is the guy playing Baez...

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusiv...z-cast-jose-baez-lifetime-casey-anthony-movie

Wonder who else will be portraying the rest of the motley crew.

 

[Promomx2]

Thanks for the quick service. I wish I would run into more people that quick on the job. Holly looks like she is going to be a great Casey but I really like the guy from the office. I don't know if I can see him as a villian. I wonder if they are going to film on location in Florida?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

THe girl playing CA is much prettier!!

Here is the guy playing Baez...

http://www.radaronline.com/exclusiv...z-cast-jose-baez-lifetime-casey-anthony-movie

Wonder who else will be portraying the rest of the motley crew.

That guy doesn't look stupid enough to play Baez.

Motley crew is right! I wonder. What about Judge Perry?! Who could possibly play him? Looks-wise the only person I can come up with is Al Roker. But now that I say that, how much of this case is going to play out? This was 3 ongoing years, tons of evidence and documents, a long trial...I wonder who makes the cut to be portrayed in the movie.

Thanks for the quick service. I wish I would run into more people that quick on the job. Holly looks like she is going to be a great Casey but I really like the guy from the office. I don't know if I can see him as a villian. I wonder if they are going to film on location in Florida?

You're welcome!

I think they're filming in Canada.

Anyone watching the Adam Kaufman trial on InSession? OMG...this defense lawyer is a total *******...disrespectful to the judge in addition to everyone else. The judge is a woman and a weanie. No well in hell would Judge Perry have tolerated the Defense Attorney's behavior towards a witness never mind to himself as judge. I had been thinking that, and then the commentators on InSession said the same thing...Judge Perry would not tolerate it. This is a FL trial...wish Judge Perry was on the bench! Would love just to see him in action again.

 

[joviroxx]

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Anyone watching the Adam Kaufman trial on InSession? OMG...this defense lawyer is a total *******...disrespectful to the judge in addition to everyone else. The judge is a woman and a weanie. No well in hell would Judge Perry have tolerated the Defense Attorney's behavior towards a witness never mind to himself as judge. I had been thinking that, and then the commentators on InSession said the same thing...Judge Perry would not tolerate it. This is a FL trial...wish Judge Perry was on the bench! Would love just to see him in action again.

I wish InSession live streamed...

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I wish InSession live streamed...

The trial is being livestreamed at www.cnn.com/live but you don't get the commentaries, which in and of themselves are pretty interesting. During the CA trial, I believed very much in Mike Brooke's opinions, and not so much Sunny Hostin's. 180 turnaround for me watching this trial and what they have to say.

BTW, Dr Michael Baden is supposed to testify for the defense. Please, I hope InSession and HLN don't get Linda Kenney Baden in for her comments. That woman gives me major agida.

 

[wvjules]

I don't see Rob Lowe as Jeff Ashton at all!

The girl will make a good CA though.

 

[usnuzuloose]

Just catching up. YIKES! Please tell me Casey is not collecting a dime?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Just catching up. YIKES! Please tell me Casey is not collecting a dime?

Nope, not a dime. It's based on Jeff Ashton's book.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlin...edly-spends-days-eating-in-front-of-computer/

My "comments" in parentheses:

May 24, 2012 6:15pm

Casey Anthony Reportedly Spends Days Eating in Front of Computer

(Credit:Joe Burbank/AP)

Casey Anthony has been gaining weight teeth: ) as she serves her probation in hiding somewhere in southern Florida, two sources told People magazine.

“Quite honestly, she’s gained a few pounds,” the source told the magazine. “She does nothing but sit in front of her computer and eat.”

Anthony, 26, was acquitted last July of murder in the death of her daughter, Caylee, but was convicted on four counts of lying to law enforcement for claiming that 2-year-old Caylee had been kidnapped by a babysitter. She is currently serving one year of probation in Florida for a check fraud conviction.

After being released from jail, Anthony went into hiding amid death threats from people who were shocked that she was not convicted of killing her daughter. She has maintained a very low-profile, but might soon be forced to take the stand teeth: ) in a civil suit against her.

The suit was filed by Zenaida Gonzalez, a Florida woman suing Anthony for defamation. During the search for Caylee, Anthony told investigators her daughter had been kidnapped by a fictional babysitter named Zenaida Gonzalez. The real Gonzalez has never met Anthony, but claimed that her reputation was ruined by the association to the case.

The case goes to trial in January and Anthony so far has avoided any in-person appearances related to the case. In October, she filmed a video deposition from an undisclosed location in which she was disguised in sunglasses, a baseball cap and what appeared to be long, black wig. Her attorney invoked the Fifth Amendment for nearly every question so she did not have to respond.

Sources told People that Anthony is dreading her possible court appearance teeth: ) in January.

“Casey was really hoping to leave Florida and never look back,” the source said. “She was really ready to move on with her life. This has ruined everything.” teeth: )

Her probation is scheduled to be complete in August, but a required court appearance could force her to stay in the area, at least until January.

“Casey just wants this case to go away,” the source said. “She definitely doesn’t want to testify, and she’s annoyed that she has to.” teeth: )

Anthony’s attorney, Cheney Mason, was not available for comment.

Monthly probation reports have shown that Anthony remains unemployed and broke. (I'd smile here, except for the fact that she doesn't have to work and she is surviving somehow, and I don't think she's suffering in that respect.)

 

[Kurby]

Ahhhhhh poor thing.

Maybe we should tak up a collection for her or give her a job. I feel just awful for her. Poor thing. Did absolutely nothing and was cruly demeaned in the press poor thing




Oh why can't I access those faces on my pho e this morning

 

[usnuzuloose]

Hi Kurby! How are you ? And baby Nicole?

I have wondered about the rest of the law suits. Has everyone dropped them. At some point she will have to get a job to support herself.

 

[Kurby]

I tried posting a few picks a few weeks back but couldn't get the codes on my phone and this is the first i'm accessing a desk top

this one is of my girls and myself on my birthday

I'll post more later

 

[usnuzuloose]

Lovely pictures, she looks so healthy. You look so very happy! Happy Memorial day and thanks for sharing!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I tried posting a few picks a few weeks back but couldn't get the codes on my phone and this is the first i'm accessing a desk top

this one is of my girls and myself on my birthday

I'll post more later

Great pics! Nicole looks like a healthy happy little girl, after all she went through. Thanks for the update.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...0120531_1_casey-anthony-short-tempered-blasts

Casey Anthony: Lawson Lamar blasts 'short-tempered' Jeff Ashton

5:01 p.m. EST, May 31, 2012|By Hal Boedeker, Staff writer

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Lawson Lamar weighs in on the Casey Anthony case this weekend.

His forum: "Political Connections" on Central Florida News 13.

Ybeth Bruzual asks Lamar about his political career, his goals for another term in office and his primary race. Two former employees, Jeff Ashton and Ryan Williams, are challenging Lamar in the Democratic primary.

The program airs at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday on News 13, which is available to customers of Bright House Networks.

News 13 supplied this preview: "Lamar also shares a harsh description about his former Assistant State Attorney Jeff Ashton. Lamar makes the claim that Ashton is short-tempered, and was told specifically how to act and perform in the Casey Anthony trial last year."

In July, Anthony was acquitted of murder in the 2008 death of her daughter, Caylee.

Saw this, so figured I'd post it.

 

[LisaR]

OMG! Jeff Ashton and Cheney Mason battled it out today. They only showed a brief clip of it on the news but it was intense. I wish I could see the whole thing. It was on WESH so maybe they will have it on their website. It was part of a Pace University forum in NY.

When asked about the duct tape on Caylee's mouth, CM rolled his eyes and said, "There wasn't any duct tape on her mouth"

Jeff responded with, "It wasn't over her mouth because she didn't have a mouth anymore."

They really went at it. Jeff didn't like CM response regarding the sniff testing and said his responses were rude.

The reporter said CM criticized Baez for making sex abuse claims against GA in his opening statement.

The jury foreman was suppose to be part of the forum but she dropped out at the last minute due to safety concerns.

Ugh! I want to see the entire video!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

OMG! Jeff Ashton and Cheney Mason battled it out today. They only showed a brief clip of it on the news but it was intense. I wish I could see the whole thing. It was on WESH so maybe they will have it on their website. It was part of a Pace University forum in NY.

When asked about the duct tape on Caylee's mouth, CM rolled his eyes and said, "There wasn't any duct tape on her mouth"

Jeff responded with, "It wasn't over her mouth because she didn't have a mouth anymore."

They really went at it. Jeff didn't like CM response regarding the sniff testing and said his responses were rude.

The reporter said CM criticized Baez for making sex abuse claims against GA in his opening statement.

The jury foreman was suppose to be part of the forum but she dropped out at the last minute due to safety concerns.

Ugh! I want to see the entire video!

Would love to see that! Still looking online, but found this.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...120531_1_cheney-mason-casey-anthony-jose-baez

Casey Anthony: Cheney Mason distances himself from opening statement

By Hal Boedeker, Staff writer
9:10 p.m. EST, May 31, 2012

Defense attorney Cheney Mason revealed Thursday night that he disagreed with colleague Jose Baez's opening statement in the Casey Anthony murder trial. In the statement, Baez alleged that George Anthony had sexually abused his daughter.

"I did not know it was going to happen," Mason said at a conference at Pace Law School in New York. The event added another fascinating chapter to the long-running Anthony saga.

Mason said that Baez's opening statement was "not the right thing to do." Mason told law students in the audience that they should never make a promise that they cannot deliver on.

"That was something he did," Mason said of Baez.

"Should it have been done? In my opinion, no," Mason said.

The Pace forum had tried to get the jury foreman to take part, but moderator Thane Rosenbaum announced that the juror dropped out: His parents didn't want him there.

Rosenbaum read a few nasty letters to jurors after Anthony was acquitted of murder in the death of her daughter, Caylee.

Former prosecutor Jeff Ashton said the criticism of the jury foreman was "inexcusable."

Ashton said it was a fair trial for both sides. Of the jury, Ashton said, "We couldn't give them what they wanted." He cited a cause of death.

"The jury got it right. End of story," Mason said.

"The evidence was not there," Mason said later, adding that the jury had done its job.

Mason also lectured Ashton on making assumptions about Anthony. "You never talked to Casey Anthony," Mason said.

Ashton shot back that the defense would never let him talk to Anthony.

Ashton said he wouldn't have changed the charges in the case because he thought it was a premeditated murder.

Mason revealed that Anthony was never going to testify at her trial. One reason was that prosecutor Linda DraneBurdick could have questioned Anthony for days. "The trial would still be going on," Mason said.

Mason repeated his complaints about talking heads on television who weighed in on motions they had never read and who had never tried a murder case. He dismissed HLN host Nancy Grace as "Nancy Disgrace" and said he ruled out prospective jurors if they had watched her show.

But Mason didn't acknowledge that he had been a talking head for WKMG-Channel 6 before he joined the defense team.

Mason said Anthony is no different from most people her age who like to go to nightclubs. He said the defense was prevented from cutting Anthony's hair, and that's why it grew so long during her time in jail.

To critics of the verdict, Mason said: "No matter how much you believe something, it doesn't make it a fact."

Comments (as you're reading this, picture me seething ):

1) Cheney Mason didn't know what Baez was going to say in the opening statement???? How moronic a comment is that??? The WHOLE basis for her lying was supposedly that she LEARNED to lie, based on sexual abuse by George, and Mason didn't know Baez was going to say that??? OMG...I just want to slap that man silly. And if he truly didn't know (which I don't believe for a minute...he's just trying to distance himself from the statements Bozo made), then how STUPID does that make him and the whole defense team look.

2) He doesn't say that he disagrees with Baez making those statements because it was WRONG morally to accuse someone of something that had no basis in truth (except the statements of someone who seemingly never uttered a word of truth), but because they couldn't PROVE it.

3) I thought that there had to be some basis for what's said in opening statements. I know opening statements aren't "evidence" but weren't the commentators saying that there would have to be some sort of expectation of proving those statements...some sort of testimony...during the trial? So, Bozo and his band of merry jerks, KNEW from the beginning that Casey would NOT testify, and there was no other "proof", so they (yes, "they", because I don't believe for a minute that the whole defense team didn't know about and support the opening) made those statements with no intentions of offering any evidence to support it.

4) Methinks the jury foreman needs to check with mom and dad BEFORE saying he'll take part in the forum.

5) "The jury did their job"...SURELY CM would be saying that had she been found guilty, no?

6) CM: Duh! I forgot we didn't let you talk to CA! And therefore, the prosecutors just ASSUMED things about CA. Yes, it was all about assumptions.

7) Oh, the drama...one reason they didn't have Casey testify was because Linda would have had her on the stand for days. How good of CM and the Defense to not trouble everyone with that. Yup, it was all about the inconvenience of that ol' LDB going at poor CA!

8) Has NO ONE smacked Mason upside the head about the irony of him *****ing about talking heads??

9) Mason: "Casey Anthony is no different than most people her age who like to go to nightclubs." Um, CM...yes, there is a difference. MOST people her age don't A) murder their child, and then B) go to nightclubs. Comprende?

10) Why couldn't they cut CA's hair???

11) Note to CM: just because she was found "not guilty" doesn't mean she didn't murder her daughter.

And 12) I need to get back to folding clothes!