S.A. Concerned Defense will Sell Pics of Caylee's Remains

[bunnyphoenix1]

Casey giving birth to Caylee was not a crime.

Lol...can tell you are not a lawyer. That is not the test.

Did that pic have any value before she killed Caylee, or is she only profiting from it because she committed a crime? I doubt any tv stations would be paying them for licensing those pics if Caylee had not been the victim of homicide.

 

[Chilly Willy]

I don't think the SA is referring to JG or any of her friends, do you? Who do you think the SA is concerned about selling pics, if it's not one of the As??? I can't see the basis of their motion, unless they assume it's one of the As profitting from the sales. Who do you think they are referring to??

Perhaps they're concerned about some unscrupulous 'expert' hired by the defense selling the photos, which is what I'm gathering from the article posted by tangerinemoon.

 

[bunnyphoenix1]

Sorry, I didn't want to see Earnhart's autopsies in public and I don't want to see Caylee's autopsies either or any autopsies for the public to view. This is one of those areas that need to be private.

Would anyone here want their family members autopsies shown in public? What does this say about us and our society. What message are we sending to our kids. The nation is desensitized enough as it is. No wonder there are parents out there killing children.

ITA. Which is why I'm happy the SA is taking these steps. When I talked about them selling pics of Caylee and donating the money to charity, I meant the pre-death pics of course.

 

[indicat]

Perhaps they're concerned about some unscrupulous 'expert' hired by the defense selling the photos, which is what I'm gathering from the article posted by tangerinemoon.

When the issue was raised at a court hearing before it seems the concern was the 'experts'. Didnt they bring up the ones appearing on NG?

 

[bunnyphoenix1]

Perhaps they're concerned about some unscrupulous 'expert' hired by the defense selling the photos, which is what I'm gathering from the article posted by tangerinemoon.

I don't see how any of those defence experts could have possibly had any of the video/images that were already sold....are you suggesting JB or someone gave them to them before they joined the defence team so they could sell them???? I doubt that very much. I'm pretty sure it's at least one of the As that sold them.

 

[Shrewish]

Are you allowed to profit from your crimes in Florida??? Are you sure of this??? That would really surprise me. Perhaps a Florida lawyer can clear this up???

I really think you are wrong...otherwise it would be serious incentive for a number of sociopathic parents to kill their cute children.

I don't think Chilly Willy suggested that.

I think Chilly might have been suggesting that Casey has not yet been convicted of a crime and that there might be ways that Casey could profit that aren't necessarily financial advantages.

Now, I have absolutely no knowledge of Florida law, so I couldn't answer anything about incentive in that area, and I am not acquainted with Chilly Willy. Perhaps I misread that post.

 

[Pollywog]

Her parents would profit. This is just sick and I hope and pray this is not allowed. This baby needs to rest in peace and not have her remains posted everywhere.

Yes, Theresa did keep the autopsy photos from being shown. I saw those of two other NASCAR drivers and it made me sick. I stumbled on them by accident and I sent complaints to the sponsors of the site. They pulled their ads and said they had no idea they were a sponsor of that type thing.

 

[countzero]

Lol...can tell you are not a lawyer. That is not the test.

Did that pic have any value before she killed Caylee, or is she only profiting from it because she committed a crime? I doubt any tv stations would be paying them for licensing those pics if Caylee had not been the victim of homicide.

Totally agree and I will add to this that any print media would require payment TO print a photo in the obit section if Caylee had not been the victim of homicide.

 

[sharpar]

Hurrah for LE - I hope they continue to do whatever is necessary so that
this family is unable to profit from this child's death .

 

[Macushla]

I think the Florida law enacted in 2001 would prevent any photos from being published. This law came about as a direct result of media and other people requesting the autopy report/photos in regards to Dale Earnhardt's death.

"The Florida Legislature's March 29, 2001 law, also known as the Earnhardt Family Protection Act, was sponsored by Senator Jim King (R-Jacksonville) and changed Florida's previously long standing and historically open public records laws from that day onward. The Earnhardt law deemed Florida's medical examination autopsy photographs, video and audio recordings exempt from public inspection without the expressed permission from applicable next of kin."

I was going to say I don't think Casey is cold blooded enough to give permission for these photos to be published - but I honestly don't know about that!

Since the autopsy was more an examination of the remains, not a full autopsy, I would imagine the X-Rays and any photographs taken at the ME's office would be covered under this law. I don't know if it applies to crime scene photos, though. This is an interesting motion on the SA's part and I am wondering why they felt this motion needed to be filed.

 

[bunnyphoenix1]

When the issue was raised at a court hearing before it seems the concern was the 'experts'. Didnt they bring up the ones appearing on NG?

They might be concerned some of the "experts" may sell some of the pics, but they can also of course take their own pics. But, that is not who they are referring to when they talk about the "substantial licensing fees" that have already been paid for Caylee pics and videos.

 

[countzero]

ITA. Which is why I'm happy the SA is taking these steps. When I talked about them selling pics of Caylee and donating the money to charity, I meant the pre-death pics of course.

I figured you meant pre-death. However there are those who want to see photos of the remains and assume they are entitled to view them. Sad.

 

[Meemom]

I say good for the SA, they are on the ball! I'm glad to see them get something on record about not letting the defense profit from any sale of copies these photos, or send them out of state and out of control of the defense's office. That may be the most important point...how tempting for a USPS worker, or FedEx, or any courier service transporting photos that would probably be worth a million or so to the big tabloids! How tempting for somone on the defense team to sell copies through a shell entity and then claim it must have been done by the courier of the photos! Would KC or her "team" care if they ruined some innocent person's life? From what we've seen so far of the havoc they brought to her friends, family, etc. I'd have to say no! Make JB TOTALLY responsible for the integrity of his "experts", by having them only see the evidence in his presence- then if it gets out somehow, JB is on the hook- can you say "immediate disbarment"?

 

[SeriouslySearching]

It says this....

In this motion, the state argues that substantial licensing fees have been paid for pictures and video of Caylee taken while she was alive.

Doesn't tell us who got the money...we do know G & C were involved in at least one transaction with LG. I assume we will get more details about who has profitted when we get to Court. But, keep in mind, Casey is not allowed to profit, so I'm still banking on it having been G & C as I don't think JB would risk having Casey sell them herself.

Why can't Casey still profit? She has only been charged and not convicted. If she took the photos (for which licensing fees were paid), wouldn't she hold the rights to sell them instead of the A fam? We do know she took a substantial amount of photos. Also, if she gave JB her POA to sell them for her...he could have been doing this all along before the Murder charges came down (and still could be).

This clues me in a bit more to who could be behind paying her defense team (isn't Geraldo, imo). Btw~ Her defense team is NOT working Pro Bono. They are being paid by an anonymous person/persons/organization and they all had to sign an agreement according to Dr. Baden's wife in an interview via Geraldo.

 

[ThoughtElf]

State Tries To Limit Images Of Caylee's Remains
Prosecutors File Motion Over Concerns Of Sale

POSTED: 1:21 pm EST January 6, 2009
UPDATED: 5:17 pm EST January 6, 2009


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Prosecutors are withholding three discs showing Caylee Anthony’s remains from the defense team, WESH 2 News confirmed on Tuesday.

The discs include X-rays and photos of her body, which were supposed to be delivered to the defense under a court’s order. But in a new motion, the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office said it has concerns that the images will be reproduced and sold, according to WESH 2 reporter Bob Kealing.


Full article at http://www.wesh.com/caseyanthony/18422273/detail.html


I am glad the SA has decided to do this. It seems to me the As want to make a living out of this, and it seems LE wants to stop them, which I'm glad about.

It's also interesting that the SA say that they have already made lots of money from selling photos...I thought the As denied this when they accused LG??

:furious:

It is appalling, ABSOLUTELY appalling that the SA has to go to this extent.

Good find, Buns, but I'm thinking you should pass the duct tape so I can glue my fingers down for a few hours.

 

[Drivenon]

Where in the article does it say the A's have made money selling photos or that the A's intend to sell these photos? Defense = Casey and her lawyers.

EDIT to add: Looks like little Caylee's funeral will be held up even longer.

It does not, but they have been paid by Dateline, Today Show and ABC for image usage rights for photos by mutual admission of all parties.

 

[Katana]

I understand the SA and I think they did the right thing. The defense however, will be entitled to take their own photos of the remains so I don't really believe that an order limiting reproduction of the photos is going to prevent them from being shopped around. The defense and their "experts" are going to profit off of this case in some way. IMO the dream team has an ulterior motive to this "pro bono" case.

Good point. They have the remains in their custody and can take their own pics/xrays or whatever if they wanted. So, what's the fuss over the ones taken by the prosecution? And I agree, money appears to motivating many involved in this case. It's frustrating, but they are the ones that have to live their greedy, unmeaningful lives. The fighting over money has already started and I can only imagine it will get worse when the book/movie funds start rolling in. I wouldn't doubt it if all the A's turn on eachother because of money.

 

[Chilly Willy]

Nothing anywhere in the article accuses the A's of selling any photos. It would be nice, IMO, if we could actually discuss what the article DOES say instead of making unfounded accusations.

 

[Chilly Willy]

It does not, but they have been paid by Dateline, Today Show and ABC for image usage rights for photos by mutual admission of all parties.

Please post links to these 'mutual admissions'.

 

[Broderick]

Why can't Casey still profit? She has only been charged and not convicted. If she took the photos (for which licensing fees were paid), wouldn't she hold the rights to sell them instead of the A fam? We do know she took a substantial amount of photos. Also, if she gave JB her POA to sell them for her...he could have been doing this all along before the Murder charges came down (and still could be).

This clues me in a bit more to who could be behind paying her defense team (isn't Geraldo, imo). Btw~ Her defense team is NOT working Pro Bono. They are being paid by an anonymous person/persons/organization and they all had to sign an agreement.

Curious as to who you think it is, as speculation has inferred that the gentleman with a long standing feud with officials in Orlando might be. He was contacted early on by a sideline player and he makes the list of Florida's top twenty most influential people. As I read speculation some time ago, he most certainly has the means.