2010.03.18 New High Powered Attorney Cheney Mason Joins DT *MERGED*

[affinity]

My prediction is he will resurrect the accident theory. He will point to Cindy's parenting, to KC saying she was more afraid ("absolutely petrified") of her mother's reaction than if she ever saw her daughter again (YM's words) and the nanny story. He will say she tried to make it look like a kidnapping by putting duct tape on her after the fact. Ugly coping will come out and voila! But it's all BS of course. IMO

While I think they could go this route--I bet they will consider just tediously going over every shred of forensics information and boring the jury to death in the "OJ trial" type way. Did any of you watch that trial? My God, they had some forensics guy on the stand for days and days hashing and re-hashing the collection of evidence. All the minutiae PLUS the Mark Fuhrman "problem*" gave us the OJ not guilty verdict. (*Fuhrman was accused of planting the glove and being racist..the jury bought it!)

I can honestly see the OJ type of "defense" happening here. Smokescreens left and right. They won't even have to proffer the accident scenario. They'll say (insert southern drawl here) "why, shucks, we don't know why Caylee died. We're sorry she did..and though my client has not acted in the ways you deem "appropriate"--nothing puts Casey at the scene".

Granted...I think they will have a time of it tryng to explain Casey's goofy movie plot statements--but they will use a shell game strategy that will confuse the jurors. One juror is sure to fall in love with this new "folksy" attorney. He is a perfect choice...because JB is too smirky and dimwitted. We've got trouble with this new guy. Guaranteed.

 

[shotzie]

Does Bruce Cutler remind you of Mason? Remember when Judge Fiedler did this to him...Hope Judge Strickland will do the same to MASON

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bOk_TWMQjY[/ame]

 

[gamom]

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18268796/detail.html

Go to the above site and read what Cheney Mason had to say in Dec. 2008. Go down to the section on Experts Discuss Discovery Of Remains.

"You can pretty well predict there's going to be a life sentence, either a plea and get it over with or have a circus trial and then be convicted and get life," Mason said.

That says it all to me. Now we get to watch him back peddle. :banghead:

 

[FeelSoOld]

While I think they could go this route--I bet they will consider just tediously going over every shred of forensics information and boring the jury to death in the "OJ trial" type way. Did any of you watch that trial? My God, they had some forensics guy on the stand for days and days hashing and re-hashing the collection of evidence.

Oh, I remember that just as though it were yesterday. That forensic expert was none other than Dr. Henry Lee. One of the forensics experts that is supposed to be on board with this case. That is if he decides to remain after the indigency ruling.

It scares me to think he could ramble on and on like he did in the OJ case until the jurors just stop listening and take a nap instead.

 

[gamom]

While I think they could go this route--I bet they will consider just tediously going over every shred of forensics information and boring the jury to death in the "OJ trial" type way. Did any of you watch that trial? My God, they had some forensics guy on the stand for days and days hashing and re-hashing the collection of evidence. All the minutiae PLUS the Mark Fuhrman "problem*" gave us the OJ not guilty verdict. (*Fuhrman was accused of planting the glove and being racist..the jury bought it!)

I can honestly see the OJ type of "defense" happening here. Smokescreens left and right. They won't even have to proffer the accident scenario. They'll say (insert southern drawl here) "why, shucks, we don't know why Caylee died. We're sorry she did..and though my client has not acted in the ways you deem "appropriate"--nothing puts Casey at the scene".

Granted...I think they will have a time of it tryng to explain Casey's goofy movie plot statements--but they will use a shell game strategy that will confuse the jurors. One juror is sure to fall in love with this new "folksy" attorney. He is a perfect choice...because JB is too smirky and dimwitted. We've got trouble with this new guy. Guaranteed.

For some reason, I beg to differ on that statement (bold done by me) I think he will annoy most jurors on the case. Plus I don't think KC is as likable as OJ was. No matter how you spin it, the fact that Caylee was last in KC's care is going to hurt her. That and the 31 days. At least OJ had some kind of Alibi. He was 8 hours away at the time of the death. Although, we know the drive could have taken only 5. KC has nothing. 31 days?? That is going to be hard to get over, even for a folksy attorney. Really, to this day KC has never reported her daughter missing. CA did that for her.

 

[Amil]

Does anyone think he would talk her into taking a plea at this late date??
Or do you think the SA would even consider it, considering all the evidence they have against her? My one thought is that , like so many other States, Florida has no $$ . .

I think he is going to say something painfully honest to her and she will fire him before all is said and done. They are going to get along like oil and water.

 

[FeelSoOld]

I think he is going to say something painfully honest to her and she will fire him before all is said and done. They are going to get along like oil and water.

Oh, how I'd love to believe that!

I have my doubts though. In his interview immediately after the indigency hearing he stated he took the case for "fun" and that he was going get her acquitted and enjoy walking out of the courtroom with KC on his arm.

If that's the way he's spoken to her privately, I think she's going to just love this guy. :banghead:

 

[Oakley]

WHY!!!!!!!!!??????????????? Why Why Why??!!

What is it about this case that is pulling all these "Pro's"? Why weren't they on Dahmers wagon? Or any other accused killer??

Must be painful for them to watch Baez limping along. "Here let me give you a hand with that!" lol.

 

[FeelSoOld]

Must be painful for them to watch Baez limping along. "Here let me give you a hand with that!" lol.

:rolling::rolling::rolling:

 

[Oakley]

Interesting look back in time:

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POSTED: Thursday, November 20, 2008
UPDATED: 6:36 am EST November 25,2008
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If the case did get to a jury, Pipitone asked Mason if he thought her attorneys would put her on the stand.

"Knowing what I know at this time, there's not a snowball's chance you know where I put her on the witness stand," Mason said.

"Why is that?" Pipitone said.

"Well, because there's so much to cross-examine her about," Mason said.

"Do you just say, 'The defense rests.' Don't even put on a defense?" Pipitone asked.

"There's a good chance that would be the case," Mason said.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/18025942/detail.html

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Friday, January 23, 2009 12:23:04 AM
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Cheney Mason has practiced law in Florida for nearly 30 years. He's been on several high-profile cases, including the Lisa Nowak case.

News 13 asked him about paying for a defense of this magnitude. Mason said Baez might be thinking more about notoriety than a payday.

"There's some lawyers that take cases when they can't get money simply because they want the free publicity. They think it&#8217;s going to have people to storm the doors to hire them," Mason said.

To give an idea of how much trials can cost, Mason said he wouldn't consider taking this case unless he got $1 million up front.


http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/1/22/new_motion_hearing_scheduled_in_casey_anthony_case.html

Red and Underline By Me: Great find! Wonder what caused him to change his mind (since he is claiming to work Pro Bono....)

 

[Gma Kat]

Does Bruce Cutler remind you of Mason? Remember when Judge Fiedler did this to him...Hope Judge Strickland will do the same to MASON

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bOk_TWMQjY

ITA...he was a baffoon during the Spector trial....CM reminds me a great deal of him.

 

[Gma Kat]

BBM Great find! Wonder what caused him to change his mind (since he is claiming to work Pro Bono....)

I heard (rumar warning!) that CM decided it would "be fun" to take on this case. My take was this case is so FUBAR that he wanted to come in and clean it up - for kicks..... awww shukss....

 

[beach]

"You can pretty well predict there's going to be a life sentence, either a plea and get it over with or have a circus trial and then be convicted and get life," Mason said.

That says it all to me. Now we get to watch him back peddle. :banghead:

You beat me to it, gamom! I read the article TWA lnked & copied the same statement to post here.


The first thought that came to my mind is, 'Guess he decided he wanted to be the ring leader of that circus'.


This was another one of my favorite parts -

"Then all the talking, all the press interviews and the parents going on this show and that show and the lawyer going on different shows establishes they have no credibility whatsoever," Mason said.

Well now, that should be entertaining, watching him try to control CA.

 

[The World According]

Red and Underline By Me: Great find! Wonder what caused him to change his mind (since he is claiming to work Pro Bono....)

Do you remember at the OJ Trial F.Lee Bailey had his family in the gallery to witness him arguing one last big case? That is what we have here. imo

Perhaps he doesn't want to quietly fade into retirement. That is not his style. He wants to go out in a blaze of glory. Even if he loses the case ,he fancies himself as going to put on one hell of a case, and some may say one hell of a show. Did you see when he was holding court on the courthouse steps fielding questions? He winked like the cat that got the canary and left them with, "Stand by". Oh yes, he is in his glory! (Big Tex, or the Big Man On Campus)
Personalities aside, I am thrilled that Casey has an able, seasoned Florida lawyer to start working her case. Now finally the trial can get on track.

(I am a Texan so I say that with tongue in cheek.)

 

[ZsaZsa]

Do you remember at the OJ Trial F.Lee Bailey had his family in the gallery to witness him arguing one last big case? That is what we have here. imo

Cowboy Dan doesn't want to quietly fade into retirement. That is not his style. He wants to go out in a blaze of glory. Even if he loses the case he fancies himself as going to put on one hell of a case, and some may say one hell of a show. His last trial will be one that is talked about and taught in law schools well into the future. Are ya lookin' toward the sun,darlin? Can'tya just see it now? I'm kidding, but you get the idea.

Oh I agree, he is a caricature of a John Grisham Lawyer, to my mind...

 

[Misy]

Hi WS ~
I have to say I am very worried about this new addition to the defense team.
From what I hear of Cheney he possesses an air of superiority and has a fair amount of charisma. And why would any defense attorney in their right mind want to get hooked up with this case? I don't believe that any publicity is better than no publicity. I mean come on. Didn't Geragos' reputation suffer after representing SP ? I think this so called "dream team" just got threatening.
KC seemed to be very up-beat from what I saw of her recent court appearance.
Me thinks she's feeling a bit cocky these days and is probably planning her welcome home party.
Please tell me there's nothing to worry about ?
Thanks,
Misy.

 

[The World According]

Hi WS ~
I have to say I am very worried about this new addition to the defense team.
From what I hear of Cheney he possesses an air of superiority and has a fair amount of charisma. And why would any defense attorney in their right mind want to get hooked up with this case? I don't believe that any publicity is better than no publicity. I mean come on. Didn't Geragos' reputation suffer after representing SP ? I think this so called "dream team" just got threatening.
KC seemed to be very up-beat from what I saw of her recent court appearance.
Me thinks she's feeling a bit cocky these days and is probably planning her welcome home party.
Please tell me there's nothing to worry about ?
Thanks,
Misy.

:Welcome-12-june::Welcome-12-june::Welcome-12-june:

Hi Misy, and Welcome to Websleuths!!! Do not worry. This addition to the defense team is good news in my opinion. He has experience that Mr. Baez simply does not. He understands the procedures and the rules that Baez does not. He will be able to make a strategy, roll up his sleeves and get to work. Up until now the defense has been fumbling aimlessly. Now we have a captain to steer the ship. This is good news. We want Casey to get a fair trial and have a strong advocate and no appeal issues. We want one trial, the right way and with Mr. Cheney the new day makes that possible. It is all good.

 

[ZsaZsa]

Hi WS ~
I have to say I am very worried about this new addition to the defense team.
From what I hear of Cheney he possesses an air of superiority and has a fair amount of charisma. And why would any defense attorney in their right mind want to get hooked up with this case? I don't believe that any publicity is better than no publicity. I mean come on. Didn't Geragos' reputation suffer after representing SP ? I think this so called "dream team" just got threatening.
KC seemed to be very up-beat from what I saw of her recent court appearance.
Me thinks she's feeling a bit cocky these days and is probably planning her welcome home party.
Please tell me there's nothing to worry about ?
Thanks,
Misy.

mmm- he can't make her innocent though..! He already stated that there was no way he would put her on the stand, there is too much to cross examine her on- wouldn't take that risk. She's guilty. He knows it. So will everyone else who hears the evidence.

 

[strach304]

The evidence hasn't changed. There is an excellent prosecution team for this case. Caylee will receive justice.

 

[denjet]

Been snooping around and found this interview of Cheney Mason in 2007


Criminal defense is probably also the work that generates the most attention for Mason. He recently defended Nelson Serrano, a man convicted of four counts of murder whose months-long trial was featured on Court TV and Dateline NBC in 2006. Mason’s still smarting about Serrano’s conviction. “We expect a full reversal [on appeal] with a full acquittal,” Mason says. “I haven’t said that but one other time, and I was right then.”


http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/the_secrets_of_million_dollar_solos/
(scroll down to "J. Cheney Mason J. Cheney Mason, Orlando, Fla.")


Mason scoffs at attorneys whom he believes waste money on their image. “I’ve been a mentor for many young lawyers for several decades,” he says. “Some are too concerned about their image early on, going out and leasing an expensive car so they can appear successful.”

bolding ..
Now who does this sound like ??? I'll give you a clue, his initials are JB!