Casey Anthony Verdict: Not Guilty Of Murder
Posted on Jul 05, 2011 @ 11:00AM
By Amber Goodhand - Radar Reporter
Casey Anthony is not guilty of murder.
In a stunning decision, the 12-member jury in the Orange County, Florida, trial of Casey Anthony has found her not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee.
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She was also found not guilty of aggravated child abuse and not guilty of aggravated manslaughter of a child.
However, Anthony, 25, was found guilty on all four counts of providing false information to law enforcement officers.
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When the verdict was read, Anthony fought back tears before regaining her composure and even broke a smile at one point.
While Judge Belvin Perry spoke, Anthony broke down again in tears before hugging her attorney, Jose Baez.
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Casey’s parents, George and Cindy, were present in the courthouse when the verdict was read and they remained calm.
The case went into the hands of the jury on Monday, July 4, after 33 days of often dramatic testimony and a day and a half of passionate closing arguments — with the verdict coming after less than 12 hours of deliberation.
In another shocking twist, the four charges of providing false information to law enforcement officers are misdemeanors, which means Anthony could get a maximum sentencing of four years in prison.
Having already been in custody for the last few years waiting for the trial to occur, when Anthony’s sentencing is read on Thursday, she may get credit for time served and be released on parole that day.
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“I want to start of by saying that while we’re happy for Casey there are no winners in this case. Caylee has passed on far, far too soon and what my driving force has been for the last three years has always been that there be justice for Caylee and Casey because Casey did not murder Caylee,” Baez said in a press conference after the verdict was announced.
“Today our system of justice has not dishonored her memory by a false conviction.”
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Throughout the trial, the defense claimed Caylee accidentally drowned and with the help of Casey’s father George, hid the body — although Casey herself never took the stand.
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How soon before she is pregnant again?
Posted Wed, 07/06/2011 - 1:28am
The media from day 1 made her guilty and that got into most ppls minds. So now that shes found NG ppl are p!ssed at it. whatevr.
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 9:18pm
The jury heard all the facts, all they didn't hear was the emotions of the country. Do I think she is guilty...yes. Does that change anything...no. She will just have to live with that for the rest of her life.
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 8:18pm
You should be blaming the DA.Rolling his eyes,laughing ,shaking his head during defense closing arguments.He kept on drinking water every 2 minutes never saying excuse me he seems like a drunk 2 me.
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 7:10pm
This was NEVER about evidence. It was about 12 idiots who probably couldnt collectively figure out how to order fast food from a drive thru.
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 7:18pm
I dont like the verdict but its the right verdict they did not prove she did anything but lie to the police,thats it.Do I believe she did it?Yes and she will pay 1 day but its not 12 peoples fault its the DA's
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 7:49pm
Ya know, it amazes me that when some people come to such an important challenge of responsibility in life,that they can be so laughably an idiot.Humanitys hope is that it happens to someone they care about.
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 7:06pm
So, on to the next step..Lets guess if it will be , a book deal, a paid million dollar interview, or another DISGRACEFUL show on an a--hole cable channel? Keep tuned in you moronic jurors and watch your handywork.
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 7:04pm
SOOOO, where will she go home to?! Jose Baez's house? She can't go home to George & Cindy's b/c she accused her father of sexual abuse AND being an accomplice to an accidental drowning. Baez stated it's George's fault.
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 6:52pm
She said, "Hit me with YOUR best SHOT", and U H8rs LOST!!!!!!!!!
Posted Tue, 07/05/2011 - 6:42pm