nancy botwin
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I tried to transcribe the press conference and what was said for those who couldn't listen. Sorry it's patchy at points (indicated with ...) and my feed went out for a second in the middle:
Baez:
I really just have a few brief words. um initially i hadn't thought of commenting on this, but it was recommended that i do and ill go ahead and do so. i just have a couple of topics and then im i have actually another appt so i dont have time to stand and answer questions. first off, since this process began, i have on many occasions faced a lot of criticism. ive been attacked personally. um mostly by certain tabloid stations and certain tabloid reporters that to be quite honest with you, dont actually deserve recognition in any way. it doesnt necessarily bother me. it only bothers me when it affects those who are close to me. such as my family and the people who actually care about me. and the reason it doesnt bother me is bc i signed on for this and what i mean by that is that i took an oath and my job is that of a defense lawyer. and quite frankly if you want to get to my client you have to go thru me first. and i feel very strongly about that.....
and i dont care how much criticism i face personally. ...what type of speculation is out there. however if it gets to the point where it's defamatory and could be considered tortuous interference.
this case will come to pass one day and i will be still a member of this community. i want to be remembered as someone who....fought for his client.
not for someone who is , i guess, the subject of constant insinuations and unsubstantiated rumors which you know ive been at this game with you guys long enough to realize , if it's a slow news day, you guys are just itching and scratching to find something to make a story about. ...those of you have more integrity than others and there are those of you that simply dont care. you know, youll be dealt with at its proper time and place but right now im focused on my client.
*reporter interrupts with question*
i have more things to say.
i want to state for the record and be clear: i have absolutely no-- my stream cut out??sorry!---- between me and my client. i didn't respond to that i dont feel i had to justify it.
i follow the advice of those people who know better than i, if it affects my client in any way i will address it. that can be put to rest i have nothing to hide. absolutely nothing. i have conducted myself in the most professional manner that i possibly can.
the contingency fee thing: how ridiculous. this is 101 on the prof responsibility exam for every lawyer and that's the gimme question...
i wanna be clear about something else, im doing the best job i can and will work hard and continue to work. and ive just begun to fight. so these little things, while they are just simple small distractions they are very small distractions. im aware of the fact that im the first Hispanic lawyer to have a case of this magnitude....it means a great deal to me. i will not embarrass those who come after me of doing something so foolish or unethical as what ive been accused of.
it is, absolutely untrue and should be put to rest period.
discovery that just came out today-- im sure you're all burning to ask me a bunch of questions about that.
wont address today's discovery-- want to know what i think, youll see it when we hit the courtroom and quite simply not before that.
last issue you've been quite concerned about: change of venue:
that will be heard very shortly. where we are asking to go is IMO i do not believe it should be disclosed quite frankly bc i dont want that specific area tainted. if it's disclosed, it wont be disclosed by the defense. ill say that much. i dont know how long that secret or that issue can be kept a secret but i would ask all of you this: if you're interested in justice if you want justice for whomever who is involved in this case, you should allow justice to work and allow Casey anthony to have her day in court...
i will answer 3 questions by three specific reporters?
question from spanish-speaking news channel:
no translation:
discuss the fl bar investigation:
im public enemy # 2 and im a target and i've had numerous complaints by anonymous people and some people who arent anonymous. most have been. they have absolutely nothing to do with any entertainment deals or book deals, just wild accusations. obviously the Bar has to investigate them.... and that's really all that is.
motion filed today need to have an independent analysis... I have a
small interview for Univision and then i have to go.
*walks away*
Baez:
I really just have a few brief words. um initially i hadn't thought of commenting on this, but it was recommended that i do and ill go ahead and do so. i just have a couple of topics and then im i have actually another appt so i dont have time to stand and answer questions. first off, since this process began, i have on many occasions faced a lot of criticism. ive been attacked personally. um mostly by certain tabloid stations and certain tabloid reporters that to be quite honest with you, dont actually deserve recognition in any way. it doesnt necessarily bother me. it only bothers me when it affects those who are close to me. such as my family and the people who actually care about me. and the reason it doesnt bother me is bc i signed on for this and what i mean by that is that i took an oath and my job is that of a defense lawyer. and quite frankly if you want to get to my client you have to go thru me first. and i feel very strongly about that.....
and i dont care how much criticism i face personally. ...what type of speculation is out there. however if it gets to the point where it's defamatory and could be considered tortuous interference.
this case will come to pass one day and i will be still a member of this community. i want to be remembered as someone who....fought for his client.
not for someone who is , i guess, the subject of constant insinuations and unsubstantiated rumors which you know ive been at this game with you guys long enough to realize , if it's a slow news day, you guys are just itching and scratching to find something to make a story about. ...those of you have more integrity than others and there are those of you that simply dont care. you know, youll be dealt with at its proper time and place but right now im focused on my client.
*reporter interrupts with question*
i have more things to say.
i want to state for the record and be clear: i have absolutely no-- my stream cut out??sorry!---- between me and my client. i didn't respond to that i dont feel i had to justify it.
i follow the advice of those people who know better than i, if it affects my client in any way i will address it. that can be put to rest i have nothing to hide. absolutely nothing. i have conducted myself in the most professional manner that i possibly can.
the contingency fee thing: how ridiculous. this is 101 on the prof responsibility exam for every lawyer and that's the gimme question...
i wanna be clear about something else, im doing the best job i can and will work hard and continue to work. and ive just begun to fight. so these little things, while they are just simple small distractions they are very small distractions. im aware of the fact that im the first Hispanic lawyer to have a case of this magnitude....it means a great deal to me. i will not embarrass those who come after me of doing something so foolish or unethical as what ive been accused of.
it is, absolutely untrue and should be put to rest period.
discovery that just came out today-- im sure you're all burning to ask me a bunch of questions about that.
wont address today's discovery-- want to know what i think, youll see it when we hit the courtroom and quite simply not before that.
last issue you've been quite concerned about: change of venue:
that will be heard very shortly. where we are asking to go is IMO i do not believe it should be disclosed quite frankly bc i dont want that specific area tainted. if it's disclosed, it wont be disclosed by the defense. ill say that much. i dont know how long that secret or that issue can be kept a secret but i would ask all of you this: if you're interested in justice if you want justice for whomever who is involved in this case, you should allow justice to work and allow Casey anthony to have her day in court...
i will answer 3 questions by three specific reporters?
question from spanish-speaking news channel:
no translation:
discuss the fl bar investigation:
im public enemy # 2 and im a target and i've had numerous complaints by anonymous people and some people who arent anonymous. most have been. they have absolutely nothing to do with any entertainment deals or book deals, just wild accusations. obviously the Bar has to investigate them.... and that's really all that is.
motion filed today need to have an independent analysis... I have a
small interview for Univision and then i have to go.
*walks away*
