Casey Anthony Trial: Tears & Laughter During Closing Arguments
Posted on Jul 03, 2011 @ 10:30AM
In an unusually long day, the Casey Anthony case didn't wrap up until 6:37 pm EDT, and RadarOnline.com has your highlights of what went on.
It was the day for closing arguments, with the prosecutor and the defense team addressing the jury.
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Prosecutor Jeff Ashton said there was no doubt two-year-old "Caylee Anthony died at the hands" of her mother, Casey. He was concise and dramatic and wrapped up in less than two hours while Casey sat at the defense table crying.
Things didn't go as smoothly for Team Anthony. Judge Belvin Perry issued a ruling that Casey's defense could not raise in closing arguments the allegation that Casey became a chronic liar as a way of coping with the abuse they claimed she'd experienced at the hands of her father and brother.
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"There is absolutely no evidence that the defendant was sexually molested by her father or her brother," the Judge said in explaining his decision.
With that out the window, Anthony's lead attorney Jose Baez could offer no excuse for why his client lied with such frequency. He even acknowledged that the jurors "may believe she's a slut and a liar," but that doesn't make her a murderer.
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The proceedings went further downhill when Baez accused prosecutor Ashton of laughing at him and making unprofessional facial expressions.
Judge Blevin excused the jury, and admonished both attorneys about their behavior.
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Another of Anthony's attorneys, Cheney Mason, wrapped up the defense's closing argument, saying that "the state hasn't proven guilt."
Judge Blevin, who had hoped to give the jury his final instructions before shutting down for the night, eventually made what he called "an executive decision" and ordered everyone to get a good night's sleep and return at 8:30 am Monday.
RadarOnline.com will livestream the proceedings.
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Jun 20, 2011 @ 15:15
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I bet Baez can down some whiskey.
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 8:27pm
Jeff is blowing byazz and mason out of the water. again.
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 9:11am
Jeff adhton gave into some nervous laughter...I can remember doing that during two serious things when I was younger...let it go they are almost done and both lawyers apologized and moved on.
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 8:48am
Byazzhole couldn't say anything. The live feed picked up his saying the F word. Thank you Orlando's WESH.
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 8:59am
Orange County FL tax payers should be furious with Jeff Ashton sitting there laughing in front of the jury. His behavior was horrible. Linda has worked her butt off on this case & Jeff could have caused a mistrial with his actions.
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 7:22am
Have you watched Byazz's facial expressions? I'm not referring to just the trial. From the very first hearing. Lovely Linda has worked her butt off. So has Jeff Ashton. So has Frank George. Byazz is a walking, talking mistrial.
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 8:52am
I read Baez passed the FL Bar YEARS before he was approved to become an attorney. The article said it was because he did not pay child support, school loans, & had written a bad check. Sounded like Baez had the traits he accused Kronk & George of.
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 7:20am
Radar.. it's Judge Belvin Perry...
Posted Mon, 07/04/2011 - 4:35am
did u guys see the topless pics of casey that just surfaced? she at least has an awesome pair of boobs. the pics are at doiop.com/pic-gallery
Posted Sun, 07/03/2011 - 11:14pm
So sick of that wide eyed poor pitiful me look. Oh, I get get it...why cry thru the whole trial. Just save the tears for the final arguments. Saves energy needed for future acting.
Posted Sun, 07/03/2011 - 10:07pm