Originally Posted By wahooskipper She wasn't found guilty so she can profit to her heart's content. Casey being despicable and heartless yet getting off doesn't mean the legal system failed, I agree. But, just because the system "worked" doesn't mean her attorney wasn't pathetic. Lots of people stink in this mess, not the least of which was the American Public for being consumed by it. I didn't watch any of the trial but people in my office had it running on their computers and televisions. When it wasn't "on" they were discussing and debating it. One of them actually said, "what do we do now that the case is over." I have an idea: your job.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Can the Anthony men sue Baez for slander? Interesting question. If I were them I would definitely be asking my lawyer that very question.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Well, I heard someone on the radio mentioning that it wouldn't likely happen because that would open up their past to serious scrutiny and given the family dynamics there is probably a lot of stuff there that they would rather not have aired. Maybe the worst part of all of this (notwithstanding the death obviously) is there are likely some mental health issues with Casey and now she will have no push to get the treatment she needs.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Casey's most prominent mental issue seems to be that she is a Sociopath for which I believe there is no cure.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 ecdc, you wrote this: <<Casey Anthony can be guilty as sin and an all around despicable human being; that does not equate to the legal system failed, her attorney's pathetic, etc.>> Please explain. If she's "guilty as sin" and the jury/system found her "not guilty," hasn't the system failed?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Is anyone else disgusted by the smug smirk on her face in that court room photo?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance "Can the Anthony men sue Baez for slander? Interesting question. If I were them I would definitely be asking my lawyer that very question. " I've wondered the same thing. To try and get her off for murder is one thing, but to point the finger at multiple people and say they did terrible things, is that even legal for him to do?
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance And as far as why was this case so media friendly, I think has a little to do with her looks, and more to do with a mother charged with killing her child. I think that is a very rare thing to have happen and lots of cases that involved a mother killing her children got famous, whether or not the mother was "attractive."
Originally Posted By dshyates I think I have said this elsewhere in this thread, but maybe I haven't so... One of the major reasons that crime cases in FL get so much national attention is the "Sunshine Law". It gives the public access to all government documents and meetings. This unprecedented amount of access is exactly what the media needs to present the case from beginning to end. That just makes for better TV. Here is some info about the law and it's intended purpose. <a href="http://www.myflsunshine.com/sun.nsf/pages/Law" target="_blank">http://www.myflsunshine.com/su...ages/Law</a>
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "Can the Anthony men sue Baez for slander? Interesting question. If I were them I would definitely be asking my lawyer that very question." They can sue for anything they want, but they wouldn't have a case.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Nancy Grace and others have profited mightily from this case. Whenever I flip past Helmet Hair on HLN, she's whipped herself into a frenzy about this case, and has for, what, 2 years now? I'm sure she, and her fans, see that as her shining a light on a horrible crime and trying to extract some measure of justice. And to a certain degree, that's true. But it goes beyond that when it becomes as obsessive as it has with her and her show -- and they are not a non-profit concern. While we certainly all agree (?) that Casey Anthony profiting from this thing is distasteful, what about the rest of the "true crime reporting" circus?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb A valid point. But it's hardly new, people have been profiting from death and tragedy since the first news page was published way back when. It will be interesting to see how the civil case brought up by "Zanny the Nanny" goes. And if she wins, who's going to pay? Casey is the one who lied, not her parents, and unless she gets her book and movie deals (if there is ANY justice in this case no one will pay her a dime for her story) where will she get the money to pay?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>if there is ANY justice in this case no one will pay her a dime for her story<< I agree, but when there's been such a high profile, round the clock coverage, that only helps potential publishers/tv movie makers to start sniffing around to make a lucrative deal with her. They aren't doing that with far less in-the-spotlight cases. I've really tried hard to tune out of this story because no matter what way it all comes out, it's dispiriting.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I would love to tune it out, but for the last week and a half my roommate has been an HLN junkie. <--- now knows why Nancy Grace's nickname is "Miss Piggy"
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I was away from virtually all forms of media for the past few days. You come back to it, and it's a bit of a jolt. Last night's local news teasers were one 'crisis' after another -- tune in to see why great white sharks may be lurking closer to the shore this summer (with the theme from 'Jaws' added to increase the drama). Budget deadline looms and the US is doomed if no deal is reached. Casey Anthony will soon be free -- are your kids safe? On and on. In two days or less, sadly, I'll be right back in the groove of things, my momentary vacation-inspired clarity at seeing all this stuff for what it really is (a carnival sideshow) diminished once again.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <<Nancy Grace and others have profited mightily from this case. Whenever I flip past Helmet Hair on HLN, she's whipped herself into a frenzy about this case, and has for, what, 2 years now? I'm sure she, and her fans, see that as her shining a light on a horrible crime and trying to extract some measure of justice. And to a certain degree, that's true. But it goes beyond that when it becomes as obsessive as it has with her and her show -- and they are not a non-profit concern. While we certainly all agree (?) that Casey Anthony profiting from this thing is distasteful, what about the rest of the "true crime reporting" circus?>> +1million Grace never gave rat's you know what about Caylee Anthony. She used this trial as a way to get a ratings boost. Hey Nancy that new car or boat or house you maybe able to buy from your ratings just remember where it came from, you using the death of a little girl. It's immoral, sickening and hypocritical.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Why did Nancy Grace refuse to call Casey Anthony anything other than Tot mom? I even heard her correct someone who used the name "Casey". She said in her overly loud, annoying voice, "You mean, Tot mom!" What the hell was that all about? Creeped me out.
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, it's been a while since the verdict now, and I've been away from LP. I'm sickened that it looks like a murderer walked free, BUT I also know that the state didn't prove what they were trying to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. So, the system worked, and it just flat-out sucks if she is indeed guilty. That's my $.02.
