2010.08.24 Defense Motion to Silence the Media

[shotgun09]

IIRC, usually when the defense files one or more of these ridiculous and redundant motions, a great big juicy doc dump is right around the corner!

 

[Gnatcatcher]

Here is the link for anyone that is interested in watching the hearing where Baez, the Anthony's and the Media fought the Gag Order Motion requested by the Florida State on November 25 2008

Prosecutors..http://www.wftv.com/video/18147900/index.html

Oh SOOO many thanks for that link, I hadn't seen it because I came into the case right around that time and didn't know what I was looking at. MANY thanks for this good refresher!

I am totally looking forward to this motion being argued at a hearing. Will it be at this month's status hearing which, if I am correct, would be the last day of August?

 

[strawberry]

BRB, I'm going to go call the wwahhhhmbulance..

 

[tragco]

Here is the link to the Prosecutions Motion for a Gag Order dated Nov. 6 2008.

http://www.wftv.com/download/2008/1106/17923487.pdf

Judge Strickland's "The irony is rich" is absolutely prophetic, isn't it? The prosecution wanted the gag order in the first place, but the DEFENSE fought it.

 

[Woe.be.gone]

They keep trying to argue against the State law as it applies to Caylee's case which is the state law period.

I remember reading the same thing about AL in that she uses cases to argue her opposition to the DP in general versus just fighting for the life of the convicted person in a particular case.

Baez keeps filing motions for KC to receive special treatment :waitasec: and apparently he can because nobody has stopped him. I guess if someone wants to pay the 15 cents to one dollar for the page with the info on it, then the jail has to provide the record.

 

[beach]

Oh SOOO many thanks for that link, I hadn't seen it because I came into the case right around that time and didn't know what I was looking at. MANY thanks for this good refresher!

I am totally looking forward to this motion being argued at a hearing. Will it be at this month's status hearing which, if I am correct, would be the last day of August?

BBM

They aren't supposed to argue motions at status hearings, BUT...there again, Baez thinks he is the exception. When winding up the status conferences, Judge Perry usually asks, "Anything else?" and sure enough, Baez attempts to get his argument in.

 

[Dear Prudence]

The gag order would not have been concerning all discovery though, right?
Just banning the legal team from talking to the press about the case iiuc.

I believe you're right. The gag order would have applied to attorneys on both sides, but not the media or even the Anthonys. Jose didn't want the gag order because he wanted to be able to spin, spin, spin all he could.

Isn't the hearing on the gag order the one during which Cindy stood up interrupting Judge Strickland that she wanted to say something? He told her no because the gag order would not apply to her so he really didn't need to hear anything from her.

 

[Gaia713]

Well the irony is indeed rich.

Maybe if Baez hadn't spent all his time filing frivolous motions and just got on with taking depositions and working on the defense, he would feel more secure about the way this situation is unfolding. Just another sign of his fear of what is ahead for himself and his client come trial IMO.

Get serious Baez, stop skirting the big issue. Find something solid you can argue for Casey's benefit, and if you can't, if you really can't, then stop testing the patience of the court, have a good sit down chat with your client and start negotiating LWOP.

Avoidance issues anybody?

Based on the "quality of his motions," I don't think he has a clue to what he is doing. I would have no problem with denying the Sunshine Laws, IF (and this is a BIG IF) they would also GAG the defense and stop them from muck-raking on anyone and everyone. I also wouldn't be upset if the Anthonys were also GAGGED.

 

[Woe.be.gone]

I believe you're right. The gag order would have applied to attorneys on both sides, but not the media or even the Anthonys. Jose didn't want the gag order because he wanted to be able to spin, spin, spin all he could.

Isn't the hearing on the gag order the one during which Cindy stood up interrupting Judge Strickland that she wanted to say something? He told her no because the gag order would not apply to her so he really didn't need to hear anything from her.

Ha - great memory! JS was probably thinking, 'oh how I wish it would though' (that is apply to CA).

 

[Gaia713]

IIRC, usually when the defense files one or more of these ridiculous and redundant motions, a great big juicy doc dump is right around the corner!

IIRC, the defense gets the info BEFORE the doc dump so he's not happy with something he is seeing.

 

[Gaia713]

I believe you're right. The gag order would have applied to attorneys on both sides, but not the media or even the Anthonys. Jose didn't want the gag order because he wanted to be able to spin, spin, spin all he could.

Isn't the hearing on the gag order the one during which Cindy stood up interrupting Judge Strickland that she wanted to say something? He told her no because the gag order would not apply to her so he really didn't need to hear anything from her.

In cases I have seen with gag orders, witnesses are also not allowed to speak outside of the courtroom. So, all they have to do is put a name on the witness list and NOT call them to keep them Gagged.

 

[Snaz]

Oh SOOO many thanks for that link, I hadn't seen it because I came into the case right around that time and didn't know what I was looking at. MANY thanks for this good refresher!

I am totally looking forward to this motion being argued at a hearing. Will it be at this month's status hearing which, if I am correct, would be the last day of August?

BBM

The status hearing is actually scheduled for August 30 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.

 

[Dear Prudence]

IIRC, the defense gets the info BEFORE the doc dump so he's not happy with something he is seeing.

Isn't an old LE interview with Cindy supposed to be released? Where is that thing?

 

[Woe.be.gone]

Are lawyers allowed to file the same arguments over and over again? No wonder the system is so clogged! Shouldn't he be out looking for the real Nanny?

KC probably said to JB "make them stop". JB replied, "I'll see what I can do Sweetness." :waitasec:

 

[whiteangora]

In # 3 JB claims the State is releasing information, I can't remember them even doing a press conference..........Ever!

 

[nort]

So thats it, this has been the defense all along. Fight the gag order and then get as much exposer as possible use the family as a tainting tool and then fight for a tainted jury pool, no fair trial, boo hoo defense. I think not Jose, I think not. IMO

 

[LambChop]

Not sure why JB is whinning...everytime it is posted in the paper that her account is low someone sends her money. Sounds like a win, win situation to me. jmo

 

[Gaia713]

*snipped* RedBBM


omg...MORE IRONY! :rotfl:

Their own words come back to haunt them once again. Just like when Nejame cited CM's own words from the 6/21 presser, here we see Baez contradicting himself.


From what I can tell, the main reason they are fighting this so hard is so John Q. Public has ONLY the defense's hot air blowing out of their mouths telling the public what they WANT them to know. They don't want the FL taxpayers having access to anything else that could contradict how the defense wants to portray their client. The Sunshine Laws are really cramping their style. Just one side of the story. Censorship. Special treatment.

I mean really ..... if your defense is strong, I'm pretty sure that potential jurors knowing that KC spent a lot of $ on bean dip and slim jims would not be the deciding factor on finding her guilty. Really though.


I don't know how many more of these ridiculous, self-serving motions I can stomach reading. :banghead:

I can give you an example from the Scott Peterson case. Before it was moved to Redwood City, Staniislaus County had to put on another court clerk JUST to deal with all the motions he filed.

 

[Phumi]

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[Aedrys]

Did I read the title of this thread right? I felt like I fell into an alternate universe when I read it. DIDN'T THE DEFENSE FIGHT THE FIRST GAG ORDER? And now they want one on the media? NOW, TWO YEARS LATER?

And aren't they the ones who've been prancing in front of the media like movie stars every chance they get? And NOW they want to silence the MEDIA? Somebody slap me. This just can't. be. REAL!

Oh my brain just HURTS. This isn't twisting logic, this is MANGLING it. To be a fly on the wall when this hit HHJP's desk! I bet he's start to pop pain pills now because of this case, I know I would. And the SA...I bet they nearly laughed themselves to DEATH with this one. Seriously, Baez's motions are the prime feature at SA happy hour, I just know it!

And like it would have a chance in HELL of helping the case AT THIS POINT? Seriously, Jose, this is BEST you can come up with? For SHAME! If this isn't a mockery of the court system and justice...OMG, I cannot BELIEVE he filed this motion! WTF!

TWA, this takes "You can't make this stuff up" to whole NEW level of disbelief...