2011.06.22 - Breaking News Folks! George and Cindy Anthony think Casey is guilty!!!

[illek46]

Lippman is simply trying to keep his job with that "clarifying" statement.

 

[Steely Dan]

That's a very specifically worded statement. A retraction would be "George and Cindy believe Casey is innocent and I never said what was reported". But that's not what Lippman said, not even close.

Dang! I was hoping they were going to go public with it and maybe even testify to it on the stand. :maddening:

 

[Leah0107]

Wow Orlando Sentinel in Orlando said the Anthony's attorney sent them a letter blasting what was said on CNN saying statements were taken out of context Here's the quote:

OrlandoSentinel: Eliz - the anthonys attorney sent us an email last night blasting Anderson Cooper and the reporter who did that interview. They said not all the comments were included, they were essentially taken out of context, etc. S I'm not really. Sure what to make of the news report since I didn't hear the interview in it's entirety

 

[Dragonlady]

Mr. Lippman can neither confirm or deny.......I'm glad I decided to wait posting my comments because I believe that CA will never accept that ICA deliberately killed Caylee, GA on the other hand has known for a long time that Caylee died at the hands of ICA.

The only way I would believe this is to hear directly from GA & CA.

 

[believe09]

I think the statement in it's entirety is quite clear. I think that Lippman was addressing the appearance that he made statements to the reporter which were atty/client privileged. That would be a huge black eye. However, I think he is presenting a clear statement regarding his clients-in short (and imo) he is saying Cindy and George want justice, but they dont want their daughter to get the needle for what she did. I doubt this position is a new one. But they cannot stand by and let their daughter present such a venomous and salacious defense. Again JMO.

 

[Studio_Medic]

BBM

I too have followed this case since day one ...or should I say ....day 32 and I have also read every document dump & document. I personally never excused their lies, but I understood them. IMO I just feel that they are victims of Casey's and my heart was always heavy for them. They didn't deserve any of this. I didn't always post here in the Casey section because I will never agree with bashing victims....and when I pointed out that they were victims things got ugly.

OMG! They walked her to the door of your office? Small world huh?

Yeah it is very hard to take sides especially in this case. I have always been playing the Defense and refuting all the State's evidence and I must say (much better than JB):floorlaugh:but it feels sometimes as you say it can get ugly on out here on the forum. I don't think that it is intentional; it's just that everyone has very very strong opinions and we all want justice for a beautiful little girl whose life was needlessly cut short at the hands of another.

For me, I just want Casey to have a fair trial and I want to see all the evidence that can be presented that will make me believe that beyond a reasonable doubt I can find her either guilty or not guilty. As far as the A's you are a better person than me, I haven't found it in my heart to forgive them as of yet. Their actions for the past three years have been in my mind reprehensible and they have never apologize for those actions.

I will admit that I cannot imagine being in their shoes, so it's nice to know that there are people out there like you that truly do care about them.

And yes ICA did walk down my hall at work, stopped in front of my office and told the officers that she didn't work there. I work third shift 11pm-7am and she was brought there in the morning after I was already off.........However, I would have love to have seen YURI!!!!:great:

 

[crimesnooper]

Not everyone sees the Anthonys as poor tortured crime victims though, yet they can still feel some compassion for them. More to the point, compassion doesn't preclude criticism.

Very well said, IMO

 

[Neurotripsy]

Wow, I really wasn't expecting that! Glad they're not deluding themselves.

 

[Gecko100]

I do not believe a word that the Anthony's say. I have worked in child protection for 20yrs and cannot understand why these grandparents knew so little about what was happening in their granddaughters daily life. How on earth could they not see that their daughter had no job, and certainly no money to pay for nanny. She couldn't even pay for her mobile. There was an abundance of red flags staring them in the face. They don't get pass from me. The first time I saw them on TV here in Australia I knew there was something seriously dysfunctional going on.
I am of the opinion that there are a few 'cluster B' psychological symptoms hanging around this family. 'Cluster B's' are not easily treated and certainly not in 3 years.
I'm sure they feel the loss of their granddaughter, but they are partially responsible for ignoring the obviously serious nature of their daughters shortcomings.

 

[4realtho]

Wow Orlando Sentinel in Orlando said the Anthony's attorney sent them a letter blasting what was said on CNN saying statements were taken out of context Here's the quote:

OrlandoSentinel: Eliz - the anthonys attorney sent us an email last night blasting Anderson Cooper and the reporter who did that interview. They said not all the comments were included, they were essentially taken out of context, etc. S I'm not really. Sure what to make of the news report since I didn't hear the interview in it's entirety

You have got to be kidding! Well, it doesn't surprise me coming from the Anthony's...Everyone seems to tell mis-truths or half-truths when dealing with them.:waitasec:

 

[crimesnooper]

I have read and reread Lippman's statement. I am not an expert but I offer the following infor to explain my take on this convoluded statement. I was a crime reporter for several newspapers over the years and have a MA in journalism. That said. Lippman could have avoided the "interview" simply by saying no comment. He is putting the information out there for a strategic reason and totally has the Anthony's permission and approval. If for some reason, he did not have the Anthony'ss approval, he will need to join Jose Baez in the really lousy lawyer hall of fame. Just MO

 

[downport]

I too have followed this case since day one ...or should I say ....day 32 and I have also read every document dump & document. I personally never excused their lies, but I understood them. IMO I just feel that they are victims of Casey's and my heart was always heavy for them. They didn't deserve any of this. I didn't always post here in the Casey section because I will never agree with bashing victims....and when I pointed out that they were victims things got ugly.

It is never proper for victims to be vilified the way this couple has.
Thank you for speaking up. PLEASE don't ever let the uglyness of others stop you from speaking the truth.

 

[crimesnooper]

It is never proper for victims to be vilified the way this couple has.
Thank you for speaking up. PLEASE don't ever let the uglyness of others stop you from speaking the truth.

They are victims, truly . But they are also instigators, liers, aggressors, manipulators and blamers. That did not start with this tragic event, IMO. It was who they were/are.

 

[Turnadot]

Oh I so agree that victims shouldn't be bashed. The way the Anthonys vilified and bashed KC's victims: Amy H, Jesse Grund, and Tim Miller just breaks my heart. It's never proper to bash someone who's daughter was murdered and was only trying to help the Anthony family find their precious grandbaby. Tim Miller has gone through so much and has remained gracious and kind!!

God bless him, and everyone who got down into the mud looking for Caylee Marie.

 

[Turnadot]

It is never proper for victims to be vilified the way this couple has.
Thank you for speaking up. PLEASE don't ever let the uglyness of others stop you from speaking the truth.

Is not a carte blanche to crap all over people and not get any blowback.

 

[ZsaZsa]

They are victims, truly . But they are also instigators, liers, aggressors, manipulators and blamers. That did not start with this tragic event, IMO. It was who they were/are.

Exactly. They exploited their victim status and used it to blame and slander innocent people they knew had nothing to do with the case. They have only spoken some truth now because they were in danger of having it done to them..

 

[ThoughtFox]

Seriously, Cindy knew Casey was guilty when she made that first 911 call.

Then they went into denial because the truth was so horrible.

And it didn't help to have angry people outside their house every day.

Also they clearly blame themselves, so I pity them. They went along with Casey's fantasy world for so long that they got lost.

But of course they know she's guilty. They aren't that crazy.

 

[magnolia]

I have read and reread Lippman's statement. I am not an expert but I offer the following infor to explain my take on this convoluded statement. I was a crime reporter for several newspapers over the years and have a MA in journalism. That said. Lippman could have avoided the "interview" simply by saying no comment. He is putting the information out there for a strategic reason and totally has the Anthony's permission and approval. If for some reason, he did not have the Anthony'ss approval, he will need to join Jose Baez in the really lousy lawyer hall of fame. Just MO

I totally agree.:tyou:

 

[USARDOG]

IMO, JB had a lot to do with them finally understanding their daughter was guilty. IMO, if JB hadn't blamed GA, he might have still believed it could have been an accident. But after being blamed for the whole thing, blamed for throwing Caylee in the woods in a bag, and being blamed for molesting ICA, he must have realized it was more ICA lies and she was attempting to cover up for killing Caylee.

 

[The Eunice Burns]

They are victims, truly . But they are also instigators, liers, aggressors, manipulators and blamers. That did not start with this tragic event, IMO. It was who they were/are.

:clap:

(I'm late to the thread, as usual. Logged on and this thread jumped out. Well, look who caught up with the rest of us........it's George and Cindy)

ITA and IMO, b/c of who the Anthonys are/were, is the reason they are sitting in a courtroom today. They didn't kill Caylee or participate in anyway (IMO) but they allowed and contributed to the dynamics and behavior that led to this. And then, they went into their usual mode of cleaning up after Casey and making excuses for her, even lying for her--- with Cindy leading the way. This time it wasn't Grandma's checking account.