Judge Allows Evidence Against Casey
April 27, 2011
An expert who detected the presence of chloroform in the trunk of a car driven by Casey Anthony will be able to testify at her first-degree murder trial, a Florida judge has ruled. The ruling was one of four defense motions this week turned away by Judge Belvin Perry.
Casey Anthony Tries to Block Trial Cameras
April 15, 2011
Lawyers for the Orlando woman accused of killing her 2-year-old child and not reporting her missing for more than a month, tried to get cameras banned from the courtroom during her up-coming trial. Casey Anthony's attorneys filed the motion in her first-degree murder case last week.
Judge Allows Casey Anthony's Statements
March 18, 2011
Statements made by Casey Anthony to police while she was still a witness in the disappearance of her daughter and statements she made to family members and others after she was arrested and jailed can be used against her at her trial.
Judge Limits Payments for Casey's Defense
Nov. 1, 2010
A Florida judge has put the brakes on some expenses submitted by defense attorneys in the capital murder case of Casey Anthony who is accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee. Judge Belvin Perry told defense attorneys that Florida taxpayers will not be writing an open check for Anthony's defense.
3 Lawyers Join Casey Anthony's Defense
Sept. 14, 2010
Accused child killer Casey Anthony's defense team has doubled with the addition of three new attorneys to her defense team. Two of the additional lawyers will help with her criminal trial while the other will take over her civil case, lead attorney Jose Baez said.
Judge Allows Cindy Anthony's 9-1-1 Tapes
July 15, 2010
A Florida judge has ruled that the prosecution can play tapes of 9-1-1 calls made by the grandmother of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony after she found the toddler was missing. During a hearing today, Cindy Anthony claimed she made exaggerated claims during those calls in order to get a policeman to come to her house.
Death Penalty Still Possible for Casey Anthony
May 11, 2010
The Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter will get her requested change of venue for her murder trial, but the death penalty will still be on the table, the judge ruled.
Casey Anthony Trial Could Last 7 Weeks
April 30, 2010
The jury eventually chosen to hear the murder case against Casey Anthony may be sequestered for up to seven weeks, according to the new judge assigned to the case. Judge Belvin Perry also said the start of the trial for the murder of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony will not be delayed from its scheduled May 9, 2011 date.
Witness: Casey Admitted Chloroforming Caylee
April 6, 2010
A jailhouse informant said Casey Anthony admitted using chloroform to "knock out" her 2-year-old daughter so that she could go out partying while she slept, according to court records. She also told the jail inmate that she regretted having a child so early in life.
Casey Anthony Wants State to Pay Legal Fees
March 8, 2010
Attorneys for a Florida woman facing murder charges for the death of her 2-year-old daughter have requested that taxpayers help pay for her mounting legal expenses.
Casey Anthony Sentenced on Check Charges
Jan. 25, 2010
The Florida woman facing the death penalty for the death of her two-year-old child was found guilty of check fraud charges by a Florida judge. Casey Anthony was sentenced to time served plus probation, if she ever gets out of jail.
Judge Rejects Casey Anthony Case Dismissal
Oct. 17, 2009
A Florida judge has rejected a motion to dismiss the charges against Casey Anthony, ruling that the motion did not meet the requirements needed for a dismissal.
Hearing Reveals Casey Anthony's Defense
Aug. 21, 2009
Attorneys for Casey Anthony argued during a court hearing in Orlando that she was in jail when the body of her 2-year-old daughter was placed in a wooded area near her parents' home.
Judge Seals Video of Casey Anthony's Reaction
June 16, 2009
The media will not be given access to a jail videotape showing the reaction of Casey Anthony when she learned that the remains of her 2-year-old daughter had been found near her parents' home.
Death Penalty Sought in Caylee Anthony Case
April 13, 2009
Florida prosecutors announced they plan to seek the death penalty against Casey Anthony for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter who was missing for more than 30 days before it was reported.
Casey Anthony Questioned About Her Attorney
March 25, 2009
Casey Anthony swore that her retainer agreement with attorney Jose Baez did not allow him to sell the rights of her story to cover legal fees.
Hearing Reveals Casey Anthony's Defense Strategy?
March 12, 2009
The defense attorneys for the Orlando woman accused of the murder of her 2-year-old daughter may be planning to attack the forensic evidence in the case, according to questions asked during a court hearing.
