rhornsby
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
I think he was referring to the Byrd and Melanie Billings case (Newsweek Article Link) in the panhandle.Brad Conway stated on the "Today Show" this morning that a judge blocked the release of jail videos. Although Brad never mentioned the Judge, County or State, my question is: "have you heard of this blocking of releasing of jail videos in the state of Florida?"
Adding the Today Show video for reference to what Brad stated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U203DAkqUgM
In that case the judge would not allow the release of the of the Billings surveillance camera; I believe this is because it showed the actual murder. However, he did let the media view the video at the State Attorney's Office and report on what they saw - just not replay it.
With that said, it is like comparing apples (jail visits) with oranges (video of a murder).
Regardless, I have no sympathy for the Anthonys. Everyone seems to have overlooked one simple fact - they are free to visit her whenever they want, they choose not to.
Finally, I would point out that Judge Strickland did seal the video of Casey's reaction. So I think the cases are being treated similarly.