Is Geraldo's Prod Co Paying For the Def? UPDATED 1-09 Entertainment Deal Allegations

[Wudge]

Are you sure? I would have thought that if she was convicted all those monies would be caught up in the legislation which precludes criminals from profitting from their crimes?

Casey is not a criminal. She has not been convicted.

 

[sharpar]

Our astros have forecasted a change of counsel - they said it awhile ago and they
have been quite accurate . They also say the defense is funded by entertainment .
My own personal opinion is GR is involved.

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

Casey Anthony case: State attorney's office slams WFTV's Baez report

I'm not the only one who had a problem with reporter Mary Nguyen's story. So did Randy Means, a spokesman for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office.

His comments were distributed to reporters at WFTV, WESH-Channel 2, WKMG-Channel 6 and the Sentinel:

"My Friday conversation with Mary from Channel 9 was very simple. I told her that we also have heard from media employees that questions [have] arisen as to Defendant Anthony's counsel. I wouldn't specify what question. I informed the reporter that it is the court's responsibility to insure a fair trial for the accused and if any improprieties actually took place by either side, defense or state, both the Florida Bar and the Courts are venues that would hear the complaints. If her story stated anything other than that, it was a creation of a futile mind and questionable ethics."
*snipped*

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...case-what-about-wftvs-story-on-jose-baez.html

 

[cajun]

Why would you doubt that it was Larry Garrison? Garrison is the only logical person - he knows both LP and Baez, LP has zero money - he doesn't have 50K of his own personal money to provide that bond.

LP might have zero money, but remember it was LP's nephew Tony who is a bail bondsmen in Houston is the one that put up the bond. LP said this before he bonded out Casey. Tony even went to Florida with him.

 

[SeriouslySearching]

LP's "personal accounts" are a matter of public record. He just served 18 months in a federal prison for tax evasion, last year the IRS seized his last piece of investment property in Sac. and if he had 50K the IRS would have seized that too. There's a tax lien on everything he owns. All this came out when he was running for mayor of Sac. which he does just about every mayoral election.

He's been shopping around a bounty hunter show for several years now, his show on NatGeo was canceled after three episodes.

You make it sound like it was yesterday. Wasn't that a long time ago?! While I realize that people love to drag up his mayoral election and everything else...providing the links is essential. Do you have those to back up what you are stating?

Then again, LP has nothing to do with who is paying for the defense of Casey. Neither does LG, imo. LG was having to scrape a minimal amount of money off the A fam which he was fired for doing. It tells me he doesn't have the smarts or the money...again...in my opinion only.

 

[believe09]

Casey Anthony case: State attorney's office slams WFTV's Baez report

I'm not the only one who had a problem with reporter Mary Nguyen's story. So did Randy Means, a spokesman for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office.

His comments were distributed to reporters at WFTV, WESH-Channel 2, WKMG-Channel 6 and the Sentinel:

"My Friday conversation with Mary from Channel 9 was very simple. I told her that we also have heard from media employees that questions [have] arisen as to Defendant Anthony's counsel. I wouldn't specify what question. I informed the reporter that it is the court's responsibility to insure a fair trial for the accused and if any improprieties actually took place by either side, defense or state, both the Florida Bar and the Courts are venues that would hear the complaints. If her story stated anything other than that, it was a creation of a futile mind and questionable ethics."
*snipped*

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...case-what-about-wftvs-story-on-jose-baez.html

Why would the Sentinel let this information out by way of blog rather than on the front page? Something isn't right here....

 

[SeriouslySearching]

Yes, I wondered the same thing.

 

[PaddieAB]

Casey Anthony case: State attorney's office slams WFTV's Baez report

I'm not the only one who had a problem with reporter Mary Nguyen's story. So did Randy Means, a spokesman for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office.

His comments were distributed to reporters at WFTV, WESH-Channel 2, WKMG-Channel 6 and the Sentinel:

"My Friday conversation with Mary from Channel 9 was very simple. I told her that we also have heard from media employees that questions [have] arisen as to Defendant Anthony's counsel. I wouldn't specify what question. I informed the reporter that it is the court's responsibility to insure a fair trial for the accused and if any improprieties actually took place by either side, defense or state, both the Florida Bar and the Courts are venues that would hear the complaints. If her story stated anything other than that, it was a creation of a futile mind and questionable ethics."
*snipped*

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...case-what-about-wftvs-story-on-jose-baez.html

This is the WFTV press report referred to. I have to wonder where the blogger obtained their information because I don't notice it anywhere where it was supposedly distributed.


http://www.wftv.com/news/18514454/detail.html

Entertainment Deals Could Be Paying For Casey's Defense
Monday, January 19, 2009 – updated: 3:54 pm EST January 20, 2009

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News uncovered bold new allegations that secret entertainment deals could be helping to pay for Casey Anthony's defense. Sources tell Eyewitness News that someone complained to the State Attorney's Office about the funding Jose Baez is using toward Casey's defense.

Those sources told WFTV reporter Mary Nguyen the funding could be considered a major conflict of interest. Eyewitness News sources said the judge knows there's a concern about Baez's defense fund. He could decide it's baseless, but if he determines Baez did something wrong he could remove him from the case.

Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, has repeatedly avoided all questions about who is paying for his services, but sources told Eyewitness News the State Attorney's Office received at least one complaint, a complaint that Baez may have made a contingent deal with entertainment interests that means he gets paid based on the outcome of the case, which is banned by the Florida Bar.

Eyewitness News does know the defense has already received around $200,000, but the terms were unclear.

"Because of the nature of this case and, creatively, the abundance of the rumors of the source of the attorney fees," WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer told Eyewitness News (watch full interview). "This court will probably make an inquiry that they'll err on the side of caution."

It's not clear how the judge will handle it. Sheaffer said the judge will likely look into Baez's funding source to make sure there is no conflict of interest and to prevent an appeal.

"It is to make sure the lawyer is representing the client's best interest and not considering the interest of who's paying the attorney's fee," Sheaffer said.

A spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office said the state is aware of the allegations. Prosecutors want to know who is paying his fees and how much money has been spent. The State Attorney's Office spokesperson also said the court is aware of the complaints and it will be up to judge to decide how to handle it.

Jose Baez's spokesperson said Baez has not made any contingent deals. He said Baez is involved with coordinating licensing fees and deals with various production companies, but does not profit on those matters.

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

Why would the Sentinel let this information out by way of blog rather than on the front page? Something isn't right here....

Yes, I wondered the same thing.

Yeah, I don't know. I just saw it and posted it. I peronally like WFTV, and I don't doubt that the story they published was accurate. I just hadn't seen this posted, so I thought I would. I agree that it's strange too. I did get to it from the title posted on the front page though.

 

[Lovejac]

Casey Anthony case: State attorney's office slams WFTV's Baez report

I'm not the only one who had a problem with reporter Mary Nguyen's story. So did Randy Means, a spokesman for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office.

His comments were distributed to reporters at WFTV, WESH-Channel 2, WKMG-Channel 6 and the Sentinel:

"My Friday conversation with Mary from Channel 9 was very simple. I told her that we also have heard from media employees that questions [have] arisen as to Defendant Anthony's counsel. I wouldn't specify what question. I informed the reporter that it is the court's responsibility to insure a fair trial for the accused and if any improprieties actually took place by either side, defense or state, both the Florida Bar and the Courts are venues that would hear the complaints. If her story stated anything other than that, it was a creation of a futile mind and questionable ethics."
*snipped*

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...case-what-about-wftvs-story-on-jose-baez.html

Hey recovering lurker, I followed you over here! LOL

I checked a couple of news sites and don't see anyone else with this story.:waitasec:

Am I the only one finding this a little odd that it's on a blog?

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

Hey recovering lurker, I followed you over here! LOL

I checked a couple of news sites and don't see anyone else with this story.:waitasec:

Am I the only one finding this a little odd that it's on a blog?

Ha!

Yes, definitely odd.

 

[elfie]

Casey Anthony case: State attorney's office slams WFTV's Baez report

I'm not the only one who had a problem with reporter Mary Nguyen's story. So did Randy Means, a spokesman for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office.

His comments were distributed to reporters at WFTV, WESH-Channel 2, WKMG-Channel 6 and the Sentinel:

"My Friday conversation with Mary from Channel 9 was very simple. I told her that we also have heard from media employees that questions [have] arisen as to Defendant Anthony's counsel. I wouldn't specify what question. I informed the reporter that it is the court's responsibility to insure a fair trial for the accused and if any improprieties actually took place by either side, defense or state, both the Florida Bar and the Courts are venues that would hear the complaints. If her story stated anything other than that, it was a creation of a futile mind and questionable ethics."
*snipped*

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...case-what-about-wftvs-story-on-jose-baez.html

Possibly as a matter of professional courtesy if the comments are not being published outright?

 

[bunnyphoenix1]

Casey is not a criminal. She has not been convicted.

You don't have to have a previous criminal conviction for the laws which preclude people from profitting from their crimes to come into play. It's not like you get a free pass on your first murder! Not to mention you don't have to have a conviction to be a criminal....many don't get caught, but it doesn't mean their activities are lawful.

And I never said she had been convicted...this was my post

Originally Posted by bunnyphoenix1
Are you sure? I would have thought that if she was convicted all those monies would be caught up in the legislation which precludes criminals from profitting from their crimes?

 

[Meemom]

This is the WFTV press report referred to. I have to wonder where the blogger obtained their information because I don't notice it anywhere where it was supposedly distributed.


http://www.wftv.com/news/18514454/detail.html

Snipped

Jose Baez's spokesperson said Baez has not made any contingent deals. He said Baez is involved with coordinating licensing fees and deals with various production companies, but does not profit on those matters.

Sounds like lawyer speak to me....Licensing fees, media deals- money goes into a client (KC) account (like ANS case with Larry Birkhead and lady lawyer-she tried to keep the $, saying he owed it for her legal fees) - client pays lawyer out of that account - lawyer does not make a direct profit....client is "paying" defense costs....???

Does this make sense to anyone else?

 

[ThoughtElf]

This is the WFTV press report referred to. I have to wonder where the blogger obtained their information because I don't notice it anywhere where it was supposedly distributed.


http://www.wftv.com/news/18514454/detail.html

Entertainment Deals Could Be Paying For Casey's Defense
Monday, January 19, 2009 – updated: 3:54 pm EST January 20, 2009

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News uncovered bold new allegations that secret entertainment deals could be helping to pay for Casey Anthony's defense. Sources tell Eyewitness News that someone complained to the State Attorney's Office about the funding Jose Baez is using toward Casey's defense.

Those sources told WFTV reporter Mary Nguyen the funding could be considered a major conflict of interest. Eyewitness News sources said the judge knows there's a concern about Baez's defense fund. He could decide it's baseless, but if he determines Baez did something wrong he could remove him from the case.

Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, has repeatedly avoided all questions about who is paying for his services, but sources told Eyewitness News the State Attorney's Office received at least one complaint, a complaint that Baez may have made a contingent deal with entertainment interests that means he gets paid based on the outcome of the case, which is banned by the Florida Bar.

Eyewitness News does know the defense has already received around $200,000, but the terms were unclear.

"Because of the nature of this case and, creatively, the abundance of the rumors of the source of the attorney fees," WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer told Eyewitness News (watch full interview). "This court will probably make an inquiry that they'll err on the side of caution."

It's not clear how the judge will handle it. Sheaffer said the judge will likely look into Baez's funding source to make sure there is no conflict of interest and to prevent an appeal.

"It is to make sure the lawyer is representing the client's best interest and not considering the interest of who's paying the attorney's fee," Sheaffer said.

A spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office said the state is aware of the allegations. Prosecutors want to know who is paying his fees and how much money has been spent. The State Attorney's Office spokesperson also said the court is aware of the complaints and it will be up to judge to decide how to handle it.

Jose Baez's spokesperson said Baez has not made any contingent deals. He said Baez is involved with coordinating licensing fees and deals with various production companies, but does not profit on those matters.

In Mary N's article, I note use of the plural 'sources' vs. source. So I am not interpreting it as if a conversation with Randy Means as the only information for the article. Having had a conversation Friday with Randy, Mary N may very well have likely followed up with further source/s.

 

[whiteangora]

Hey recovering lurker, I followed you over here! LOL

I checked a couple of news sites and don't see anyone else with this story.:waitasec:

Am I the only one finding this a little odd that it's on a blog?

Could someone be doing a little damage control?

 

[SeriouslySearching]

In Mary N's article, I note use of the plural 'sources' vs. source. So I am not interpreting it as if a conversation with Randy Means as the only information for the article. Having had a conversation Friday with Randy, Mary N may very well have likely followed up with further source/s.

Same thing I was thinking! I doubt Mary stopped at one.

It will be interesting to follow this article. If I were Mary...I would be taking offense at the comments on the blog about being of a futile mind and questionable ethics!! Can't wait to see what she fires back with now.

 

[ThoughtElf]

I like it when they stir the pot up, makes for better reporting. I think she will fire back, hopefully with both barrels. Gauntlet has been thrown down, let's see what surfaces.

Slightly O/T, but, I'm also quite looking forward to someone following up on TB's latest slip. He's quoted as stating the change of venue motion has already been filed, and that they may have a date next month. Courts have denied a change of venue motion has yet been filed.

 

[ThoughtElf]

Same thing I was thinking! I doubt Mary stopped at one.

It will be interesting to follow this article. If I were Mary...I would be taking offense at the comments on the blog about being of a futile mind and questionable ethics!! Can't wait to see what she fires back with now.

Plot thickens already:

http://www.wesh.com/caseyanthony/18523723/detail.html

 

[dumDan]

http://http://www.wesh.com/caseyanthony/18523723/detail.htm

Wonder what the Fla. Bar investigation is about?