Former Defense Attorney,Todd Macaluso *Merged*

[trixi491]

The defense strategy will knock us off our couches? How so? As in how convincing it will be or how ridiculous it will be?

 

[Jolynna]

I don't really get why this lawyer is on the case. After looking at his website, types of cases he has fought and won, he looks like he has been on the "good guys side". Why tarnish his reputation ?

My feelings too.

This is the deliberate (IMO) murder of a little girl.

 

[Jolynna]

I would not underestimate TM's ability in a courtroom. He is a compelling force before a jury. Out of all the attorney's on KC's team he is THE formidable opponent. JMHO.

100% agree.

 

[Jolynna]

The defense strategy will knock us off our couches? How so? As in how convincing it will be or how ridiculous it will be?

Lawyers who get $50 million awards don't usually come across as ridiculous.

But, my faith in humanity is sinking. There are so MANY really "in-need" innocent prospective clients.

IMO

 

[watcher9]

Could they somehow throw out duct tape evidence because of contamination by RK or LE and then have an accidental death theory?

 

[mydailyopinions]

Knock me off of the couch? Are you kidding me? I've gained 15 pounds since this case started..hope he has some extra exciting to move me an inch...
bring it on..
:bang:

 

[Gypsy Road]

Knock me off of the couch? Are you kidding me? I've gained 15 pounds since this case started..hope he has some extra exciting to move me an inch...
bring it on..
:bang:

Shoot...if this goes on too much longer I'm going to BREAK the couch with my big ole buttocks. I can't tear myself away from this case.:behindbar

 

[MiraclesHappen]

Regarding the duct tape being washed over onto Caylee's mouth and utimately sticking to her hair. I don't buy it. If the duct tape somehow became unattached from some other source due to water or climate conditions, how in the world would it regain it's ability to stick to something else (Caylee's skull and hair)? If I were sitting on a jury and heard this hogwash, I'd literally have to contain my laughter at the defense's attempt to get me to believe this nonsense.

It's a really tough sale to make. :waitasec:

How'd the duct tape get from the Anthony's garage into the swirling waters, anyway. Unless the Anthony home was washed away and scattered all over Orlando, :shakehead: then the question of the travelling tape presents itself.
They will match the tape to the tape from the home. To what scientific degree it is matched, remains to be seen, but it's going to match.

:smiliescale:

 

[Secretsolver]

8 lawyers for Casey Anthony.

The new lawyer TM, says she shouldn't be sitting in jail right now and he wouldn't be part of the case if he thought she was guilty.
He goes on to say that all the evidence is junk science and there is explanations for everything.
He goes on to say Wait til trial.
He is on his way back to San Diego but will be back soon to ask for another bond hearing.
The defense team finally picked up the jailhouse video of Casey's reaction to the news her childs remains were found.

What a piece of work.

this was an interview that opened up local6 news tonight at 11 with reporter Adam Longo

www.clickorlando.com is the website. Don't know if it's up yet.

 

[EmMomma]

Boy, am I interested to get this trial started to hear the defense's spin on things. :bang:

 

[tfrohning]

8 lawyers for Casey Anthony.

The new lawyer TM, says she shouldn't be sitting in jail right now and he wouldn't be part of the case if he thought she was guilty.
He goes on to say that all the evidence is junk science and there is explanations for everything.
He goes on to say Wait til trial.
He is on his way back to San Diego but will be back soon to ask for another bond hearing.
The defense team finally picked up the jailhouse video of Casey's reaction to the news her childs remains were found.

What a piece of work.

this was an interview that opened up local6 news tonight at 11 with reporter Adam Longo

www.clickorlando.com is the website. Don't know if it's up yet.

Wow another bond hearing, this is going to be interesting. I feel doc dump coming soon

 

[trixi491]

Is this guy serious? There is absolutely NO explanation for all her happiness and partying from 6/16-7/15. I can't believe such high profile attorneys are willing to put their reputation on the line saying they believe this girl is innocent...also, notice how they keep saying "wait until trial." If they had a solid, provable explination for her innocence they would be screaming it from the hilltops.

 

[SoCalSleuth]

But, she's right, an accident doesn't explain the duct tape gag OR Casey's Blockbuster video.

That evidence is damaging and would be compelling to anyone on the jury.

The problem is that the jury system is infallible. Yes, the greatest system in the world but still infallible. There will be people itching to get on this jury who have their own agendas. Maybe they want to be the lone hold - out juror so they can write a book, get on Larry King or NG or Greta or Geraldo. Maybe they want to (in their mind) right a perceived wrong that was done to them or a loved one by law enforcement or the justice system. People lie in voir dire all the time. Then there are those jurors who fixate on one lawyer and want to please them and will vote for their way. I could go on and on.

 

[SoCalSleuth]

Is this guy serious? There is absolutely NO explanation for all her happiness and partying from 6/16-7/15. I can't believe such high profile attorneys are willing to put their reputation on the line saying they believe this girl is innocent...also, notice how they keep saying "wait until trial." If they had a solid, provable explination for her innocence they would be screaming it from the hilltops.

My guess is they are going to paint her as bi-polar and claim this illness made her manic and as such she had no control over her actions.

 

[DebC]

Given his area of expertise, maybe he is just there to poke holes in the prosecution's case. Just enough to raise doubt about premeditated murder. He may just tell JB what direction to attack in and whose testimony to go after.

 

[Clearly Confused]

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Hi all... First post here at Websleuths. I have been following the Caylee Anthony case from the beginning. Hope I can contribute some meaningful views and opinions...

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Welcome!

 

[sarah7855]

Just seems like the defense needed some big shot with a good record to come in and take the bull by the horns and make it look like the defense is in control of itself. Lets face it, JB has been bumbling his way through all of this so far..."uh, ummmm, it's a conspiracy!" So now they've brought this guy in, who, if you notice, is only saying "Wait till trial" and touting his record. I won't believe it till I see it, basically. If there's such compelling evidence of her innocence, then I think that we would have seen some of it by now. But no, everything we have seen points squarely to her. And let's not forget Yuri's notes about all evidence pointing to Casey as being solely responsible for the murder and disposal of her daughter.

 

[KenoshaKid]

My guess is they are going to paint her as bi-polar and claim this illness made her manic and as such she had no control over her actions.

Good luck with that. I know someone who was diagnosed as bipolar at the age of 22 after he had committed felony embezzlement and his atty wouldn't even consider it as a defense because he said it wouldn't fly. Bipolars display poor judgement during the manic phase but they still know right from wrong. Its not like schizophrenia where you can have a total disconnect from reality.

 

[TURBOTHINK]

Thank you Angel for the link:

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80809

Casey Anthony case: Want a good look at the new attorney?
posted by halboedeker on Mar 4, 2009 6:18:53 PM
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WKMG-Channel 6 will offer an exclusive interview with Todd Macaluso, Casey Anthony's new attorney, at 11 tonight.
"From a total investigation of this case, I've concluded she's innocent," Macaluso tells reporter Adam Longo. "I've concluded that she is innocent," Macaluso repeats.

Macaluso describes himself as an expert on technical matters and also tells Longo: "The prosecution has no evidence in this case. The only evidence in this case that is called evidence is information that's been leaked out to the public by sources close to the investigation, by sources involved in the investigation. And there's been a lot of misinformation."
Anchor Jacqueline London called Macaluso "this California power attorney" and hinted that some of the defense team's strategy "between now and the trial just might knock you off your couch."

The good thing about him being on TV is we can count on a lot of documents being released today. LOL

 

[TURBOTHINK]

Wow another bond hearing, this is going to be interesting. I feel doc dump coming soon

IIRC there can be NO BOND on those charges under Florida law. Maybe he needs to read up on it a bit before having pressers.