Casey Anthony case: WESH explores 'ugly coping'
posted by halboedeker on Apr 28, 2009 11:53:12 PM
In an interview with WESH, Jose Baez, Anthony's attorney, gave an oft-repeated line: "She has a very compelling reason for her actions."
That's all he was saying about his client. But Baez evidently sees a parallel in the case of a military wife who partied, purchased breast implants and slept around after her husband's death. Cynthia Sommer was charged with her husband's murder, but she was freed after two years in jail.
WESH anchor Jim Payne followed that with another question: "By steering you to this case does Baez tip his hand?"
Kealing replied that Baez's spokeswoman said the Sommer connection is "not an accurate representation of the defense strategy."
Kealing added, "We're not saying this is going to be his defense."
Which raises a question: Why was this report shown?
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...y-anthony-case-wesh-explores-ugly-coping.html
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Casey Anthony case: Did you like the spins that 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' put on a familiar story?
posted by halboedeker on Apr 28, 2009 11:20:57 PM
The episode echoed familiar details from the Casey Anthony case. But halfway through the hour, the NBC drama went its own way and revealed a killer unfamiliar in the headline-making case.
SPOILER ALERT:
And the killer was ... the measles.
The "Law & Order" series borrow from famous cases, then insert their own twists. And the measles? That was a whopper.
A little girl, the Caylee-like figure, had died of exposure to the measles. Her mom -- the Casey-like figure played by Hilary Duff -- had buried her. Mom liked to party more than parent.
In an emotional jailhouse scene, Mom tearfully confided, "I killed my baby!"
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...ial-victims-unit-put-on-a-familiar-story.html
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Casey Anthony: County will pay more legal bills for meter reader
posted by halboedeker on Apr 28, 2009 6:31:21 PM
Orange County has approved an additional $2,500 for Roy Kronk's attorney. Kronk is the meter reader who found Caylee Anthony's remains.
"Commissioners say they'd do the same for any other county employee," WESH-Channel 2's Bob Kealing reported tonight.
"It is the usual for local government and Orange County to pay the attorney fees of an employee that is involved in a legal matter that is related to their employment," Commissioner Fred Brummer told Kealing.
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...ll-pay-more-legal-bills-for-meter-reader.html
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Casey Anthony: In WESH interview, Jose Baez points to case of young widow who went on a spending spree
posted by halboedeker on Apr 28, 2009 10:57:54 AM
What explains Casey Anthony's seeming lack of remorse and that spending spree she went on?
WESH-Channel 2 anchors Jim Payne and Martha Sugalski last night teased to a report that will air at 11 tonight.
As teases go, it was pretty effective -- even if I questioned some of the wording.
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...young-widow-who-went-on-a-spending-spree.html
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Casey Anthony: WFTV looks at county's paying meter reader's legal bills
posted by halboedeker on Apr 27, 2009 5:52:16 PM
Who picks up county meter reader Roy Kronk's legal bills?
WFTV-Channel 9's Mary Nguyen explored the issue this evening. Kronk discovered Caylee Anthony's remains in December while he was on the job. Casey Anthony is charged with the first-degree murder of Caylee, her daughter.
Kronk makes $11 an hour, and the attorney makes $225 an hour, Nguyen explained.
In December, the county had approved $10,000 for an attorney to help Kronk deal with the media. Kronk is seeking an additional $2,500 to prepare for the criminal case. The Orange County Commission is scheduled to take up the issue tomorrow.
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...countys-paying-meter-readers-legal-bills.html
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Casey Anthony case: In WESH interview, Jose Baez apologizes if he hasn't shown outrage that wronged woman is jailed
posted by halboedeker on Apr 25, 2009 10:43:11 AM
Where is the outrage from the defense that the wrong woman has been jailed?
Bob Kealing of WESH-Channel 2 asked that question of Jose Baez, who is representing Casey Anthony in her murder trial.
"I apologize if I haven't shown that previously," Baez said.
"I've pulled out all the stops to try to get her the best defense possible," he added. "That's what I'm mostly concerned with. I have to stay focused. I can't get emotional."
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...esh-if-he-hasnt-shown-outrage-previously.html
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Casey Anthony case: Exec producer warns against reading too much into episode of 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'
posted by halboedeker on Apr 24, 2009 10:51:11 AM
Next week's episode of NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" has one or two eerie parallels to the Casey Anthony case. For instance, a grandmother (played by Gail O'Grady) goes to police and complains about a stench in a car.
"That had the buzzers going off in your head," series executive producer Neal Baer told me.
Well, yeah. But how should I feel when I hear that?
"You can feel any way you like," Baer told me. "You shouldn't jump to conclusions."
Article:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/en...uch-into-episode-of-law-order-special-vi.html