Casey Anthony Saga: Nancy Grace Friday 1.30.09 episode video

Nancy Grace covers pre-trial hearing held Friday, including the motions filed by Casey Anthony's defense team,mainly, the motion to recuse the prosecution, which was denied. Nancy also discusses Baez's motion for access to the crime scene, which he was granted as soon as law enforcement and CSI concluded their search, only to have Baez not accept the invitation at that time. A few weeks later, Baez filed a motion for access to discovery of the crime scene, including photos, x-rays, and autopsy photos. Judge Strickland granted Baez access to the photos and media discovery at that hearing with an order that the media would be contained on a secure internet server when sent to experts over the internet. At Friday's hearing, Judge Strickland once again granted Jose Baez access to the crime scene itself. Baez claims he has been unsuccessful in contacting the property owner to access the property on his own.

Baez filed a motion on behalf of Casey's right to waive hearing appearances. Judge Strickland denied the motion, and Casey was ordered to appear at the hearing Friday. The court said "it would use force" if Casey made attempts not to appear in court.
The majority of the show was spent analyzing Casey's "makeover and wardrobe" from her court appearance.

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Casey Anthony Saga; Dr. Phil's Interview w/Jesse Grund and Drew Peterson's "Future" Fourth Father-in-Law, 1/30/09 video

Dr Phil "Behind The Headlines: Casey Anthony and Drew Peterson"

Apologies again for lapse in posting. I'm still kicking chemo's ass, but it's giving me a run for my money...keep your bets on me, though...LOL

Hopefully, the wait was worth it. I am posting for you the Dr. Phil episode from Friday 1.30.09 which includes Dr. Phil's interview with Jesse Grund AND the father of Drew Peterson's fiance. Nancy Grace and Lisa Bloom, as well as others experts join Dr. Phil on this episode.


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Dr Phil courtesy: CBS/King-World; Harpo Productions

Nancy Grace appears courtesy HLN/CNN; Lisa Bloom appears courtesy TruTV

Drew Peterson's fiancee splits after TV appearance

Drew Peterson appears on 'Nightline'
January 30, 2009 (WLS) --

Drew Peterson's plans for a fifth trip to the altar appears to have hit a roadblock following an ABC interview.

The former Bolingbrook cop apparently watched ABC's Nightline (Click Here to see the story and video) Thursday night with Christina Raines, 23. Something he said on that program prompted a fight. She packed her bags --and left.

During the show, Peterson told Martin Bashir in the exclusive report that he likes the early romantic stages of each relationship, but eventually lost interest when "there was no excitement in the marriage anymore."

"The women I was involved with would change or wouldn't do anything to keep me happy as man. So the relationships broke down," said Peterson.

"What do you mean?" asked Bashir.

"Oh, romantically. They would get tied up with the kids and so forth and there was no excitement in the marriage," said Peterson. "I'm basically attracted to young, beautiful women with good personalities... That's what I'm attracted to."

Peterson blames the interview for starting a fight with Raines, who he said then accused him of lying and ended the engagement.

ABC News spoke to Raines' father, Ernie Raines, who also took issues with Peterson's "Nightline" interview. He said it was an accurate portrayal of Peterson and says it definitely contributed to his daughter's decision.

"How dare Drew say he will just get tired of my daughter and then move on!" Ernie Raines said. "Who does he think he is? He's nobody!"

On Friday, Ernie Raines called the Bolingbrook Police Department when Peterson would not let him in to get his daughter and her things. Five squad cars responded to his call and helped him remove Raines belongings.

Raines reportedly returned an engagement ring and cell phone. She has moved herself and her children back into an apartment she shared with an ex-boyfriend.

Peterson is the prime suspect in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy. On Nightline, Peterson admitted he liked the attention from the media. However, on Friday he called it Drew TV.

Casey Anthony Hearing Update: Judge Strickland Denies Baez's Motion To Compel Texas Equusearch Documents

It is now being reported that late this afternoon, Judge Stan Strickland denied the defense's motion to compel Texas Equusearch's records. These records contained information on previous searches, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the searches, as well as any articles that may have been found during the searches.

Mark NeJame, who once represented the Anthony family, is now representing counsel for Tim Miller, and Texas Equusearch.

Mark NeJame was present at the emergency hearing held today 1/30/09 to counter the motion filed by the defense.

Jose Baez Yet Another Press Conference; Irony of Lamar Lawson's Hispanic Civil Alliance Endorsement

Jose Baez and his client, Casey Anthony

Jose Baez holds yet another impromptu press conference. Baez discusses Casey's appearance and rambles on about the case.

If Casey's appearance is irrelevant to the case, then why did you go to all the trouble to have her dressed professionally? Stop whining Baez and go work on the case. You got what you wanted, you wanted the media attention. You have become another media whore in this entire horrid affair.

Baez seems to be getting better at dealing with the news media than he is performing in court. I, as much as anyone, want Casey to get a "fair trial". Baez, who himself, wanted Casey dressed and not in her jail garb, brushes off questions from the media, as they are paying too much attention as to what Casey is wearing. Jose, take some advise, shut the hell up and prepare your case. I for one am tired of seeing your face and hearing your voice spewing the same garbage each time the microphone is in your face. Your ramblings do you no justice.

I find your comments earlier this week regarding your being the first Hispanic lawyer to defend a case of this magnitude remarkable. You are wanting a pat on the back with one hand and with the other one of your motions today (Motion to Recuse)concerned comments you supposedly made regarding Lawson Lamar and his election, and that you feel were reported to the Florida Bar by the prosecution.

The irony is, stated clearly on Lamar's website, Lawson Lamar won the approval of the Hispanic community by the endorsement of Lawson Lamar by the Hispanic Civil Alliance of Central Florida on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Clearly after Baez signed on as defense counsel for Casey Anthony.

My thoughts are what does the Hispanic Civil Alliance think of Baez's statements and that he has brought this action against the State's Attorney and the prosecutors on this case?

The article from Lawson Lamar's Blog can be read here

I hope the State of Florida does not need to spend a vast amount of the tax-payers' money for prosecution of such an heinous defendant. However, I do hope they pull out all the stops in order to see that justice for Caylee is served once and for all.
If not for Casey and her egregious ways, this case, as well as Caylee, could have been put to rest several months ago. I surely hope the fact that Casey, while incarcerated, not once, but three times, continued to elude investigators' pleas for her assistance in finding Caylee's body. The entire time Caylee's remains lie, although bagged, yet openly, in the Florida heat, enduring 100 degree plus temperatures, not to mention Hurricane Faye, and numerous bouts of heavy rainfall. Yet, all the while, Casey remained quiet regarding the location of Caylee, giving only the "Zanny the Nanny" kidnapping theory. While investigators and prosecutors built their case, Casey utilized her jail time placing commissary orders of beauty products, name brand water, chocolates and snacks, paid for by donations from people who seem to have a slight bit of empathy for her. Casey has had more money deposited into her account by men and women following the case than her own family.

Although I am for the death penalty, I feel, at times, that sentence would be "an easy out" for Casey. On the other hand, I do not think she has feelings that would hinder her days in prison. I think that Caylee would, if not already, become a distant memory to Casey and something that Casey had nothing to do with period. Casey would more than likely obtain her GED, and proceed to study college courses, possibly gaining a degree. With that said, I feel the death penalty would be sufficient in this case. I think we will have to wait until the trial begins to see what the defense presents and if Casey has the ability to exhibit any morality and true feelings of what has happened. As we saw Friday at the hearing, Casey still has the ability to laugh and smile at the smallest of things. I know in the depths of my heart, if I lost a child, it would be forever and a day before I could muster a half smile, not to mention a laugh.

Casey Anthony: Update on the Emergency Hearing Held Friday 1/30/09

A judge on Friday denied a motion from Casey Anthony's defense attorneys to remove prosecutors from her murder trial but ruled that the defense team can inspect woods where the remains of her slain toddler were found.

VIDEO: Anthony Hearing / Part II / Part III

PHOTOS: Casey Anthony In Court

The motion alleged that someone in the prosecutor's office in Orlando filed a complaint with The Florida Bar against Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, in an effort to interfere with her right to effective counsel. The motion also alleged that the complaint was an attempt to taint a potential jury pool and that the case should be taken from the state attorney's office in Orlando and given to the Office of State Attorney General.

Circuit Judge Stan Strickland ruled there was no evidence that Anthony's rights had been violated.

Anthony attended the pretrial hearing after the judge this week ordered her to appear at all hearings dealing with evidence and witnesses.

Caylee's remains were found in December by a utility worker in woods near where the toddler lived with her mother and grandparents. Anthony has claimed that a baby sitter kidnapped Caylee.

Forensic experts on her defense team have been wanting to examine the woods where the remains were found for weeks, but the property owner has been uncooperative, Baez said. The judge gave the defense team permission to examine the crime scene.

Baez told the judge that he intended to seek a change of venue because of the publicity the case has generated in Orlando. No formal request has been made yet, and both the defense attorney and prosecutor in the case said in court that the trial won't take place until later in the year.
"We want her to have her day in court," Baez said after the hearing. "She is innocent and wants her day in court."

The judge also denied a defense motion to force a search and recovery group to turn over records related to its search for Caylee's remains. Texas Equusearch organized hundreds of volunteers to search areas in Orlando, including an area near where Caylee's remains were eventually found. The defense request also sought records on the volunteers.

An attorney for the search group, Mark NeJame, called the request a "fishing expedition" and told the judge he didn't have jurisdiction to issue a subpoena for the records because the search group was based in Texas, not Florida. None of the volunteer searchers were in the exact spot where Caylee's remains were found, NeJame said.

Casey Anthony: Emergency Hearing Uncut and Images From Court

I must not have been the only one who couldn't tell she had on her JIP's (jail-issued pants) That Casey, always the fashionista, even in jail.

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Anthony arrived in court in a gray suit, a contrast to recent times when she
arrived in jail garb. Before the hearing began, she smiled and motioned to
several people, but mostly sat without emotion. (Images From Court)

Related Content: Wrap Up Of Hearing /Raw Video: Casey Arrives In Court /Uncut: Casey Anthony Hearing/ Raw Video: Attorneys Discuss Anthony Venue Change

video and images courtesy WESH.com

Casey Anthony: Nancy Grace --Thursday 1/29/09

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*UPDATE*Casey Anthony: First Look at Hearing Appearace 1/31/09

Casey has appeared in the courtroom for the hearing today. She first entered the courtroom in her schackles, then Baez had her removed then brought back into the courtroom, sans handcuffs and shackles....

Casey is wearing a light grey "business-type" blazer and skirt, with her hair pulled back. Above is a still shot from the hearing.

Casey's appearance was changed, according to Baez, due to "potential jurors" that may be watching these hearings and it is prejudicial against his client, regarding her appearance. In error, Casey was not wearing a skirt, but only a blazer with her county issued pants. On my monitor, at the time Casey sat down, it appeared to be a blazer and skirt business suit. I was also having my port cleaned for my chemo treatment and trying to nudge the nurse out of the way..LOL

Sorry for the "mis-information" and any inconvenience it caused anyone.

UPDATES:

Baez has permission to search the crime scene where Caylee's remains were found.

7:51am CST From the hearing: Someone please, at the very least, send Baez a copy of "Black's Law"...... he has a long way to go...

7:55am CST: Linda Kenny-Baden states that the submission of the complaint regarding Lawson Lamar to the Florida Bar was not made until "Defense started filing motions for the best defense of their client"... "When in fact the comment was made back in October of 2008."...

Hmm, Linda, the majority of motions filed by the defense were not made until January of 2009.

8:05am CST: Motion to Recuse Denied.....Prosecutors will remain on the case. Judge Strickland advised Defense Counsel that this was a matter for the Florida Bar and he would not involve himself in the motion.

Change of Venue Motion was discussed briefly. Defense states that the trial may not start until next year and it would be premature at this point to file the venue change motion.

Brad Conway spoke briefly on behalf of George and Cindy Anthony asking Judge Strickland to make his rulings prompt and fair. Baez had also brought up the fact that NeJame who is now representing Tim Miller and Texas Equusearch was once representing counsel for George and Cindy Anthony prior to Brad Conway. Judge Strickland will have his ruling on the documents from Texas Equusearch that Baez is requesting, later this afternoon.

This is a short summary of the hearing. I will post video for those who did not have the opportunity to watch and synopsis of the hearing momentarily.

Casey Anthony Will Appear At Today's Hearing

Hearing will begin @ 8:30 am EST / 7:30 am CST and will be LIVE on WESH.com

Casey Anthony will appear in court for a hearing Friday morning.

WESH Orlando will livestream the hearing on WESH.com. The hearing begins at 8:30 EST / 7:30 CST / 5:30 PST

FOX 35 Orlando has livestream as well, now.

With no explanation, Judge Stan Strickland overruled a motion filed by Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, to excuse her from appearing in court.


Strickland is expected to address several issues at today's hearing, including the status of the trial date and the defense's motion to inspect the crime scene.

The state's motions that will be addressed include a motion to strike the witness list.

Another motion was filed on Thursday, this time by attorney Mark NeJame. He is asking the court to toss out a request to have members of Texas EquuSearch appear as defense witnesses. (Texas EquuSearch Motion)

Cindy Anthony had stated that she would attend the hearing, but has since decided not to attend.

Evidence tampering alleged in Phil Spector trial

Prosecutors allege the defense team manipulated the volume of a fountain during jurors' visit to Phil Spector's mansion in 2007. The judge may order the fountain turned off during the retrial visit.
By Harriet Ryan January 27, 2009

Phil Spector was peeved. The most important houseguests of his life -- a dozen jurors, a judge and a cadre of attorneys -- were set to arrive at his turreted mansion to inspect the scene of an actress' death and he was appalled at the setup dictated by the court.

"I won't allow it. It's still my [expletive] house," Spector typed in the Aug. 8, 2007, e-mail to his attorneys. He used profane nicknames to refer to the two deputy district attorneys prosecuting him for murder and threatened to make a scene if they got out of line.

"I am warning you now," he wrote, "I have a big mouth."

The e-mail that the legendary music producer dashed off a year and a half ago in the privacy of his Alhambra estate emerged in public Monday at Spector's retrial amid allegations that his defense team may have manipulated key evidence in advance of the jury view in the first trial.

Outside the presence of jurors, a prosecutor asked the judge to block a field trip during the retrial. He said an e-mail written by a jury consultant suggested that the defense may have adjusted an outdoor fountain to mislead jurors during the first trial. Spector's perturbed e-mail was a response to other information contained in the consultant's letter.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler, who presided at the first trial and is overseeing the current case, said a visit proposed for next week can go forward, but the fountain must be shut off because of his concern about possible tampering in 2007. "Whether there was or there wasn't I cannot conclusively say because there is not enough evidence before the court," the judge said of the tampering allegations.

Spector's current lawyer, who did not represent him during the first proceeding, and the jury consultant denied that the defense did anything wrong. The fountain's volume is crucial to defense attempts to discredit prosecution witness Adriano DeSouza, a chauffeur who has said that immediately after Lana Clarkson was shot to death inside the house, Spector walked outside and said, "I think I killed somebody."

Spector's lawyer contends that the burbling fountain interfered with the driver's hearing. The night before the site visit, jury consultant Richard Gabriel sent an e-mail to one of Spector's defense attorneys: "Fountain will be on full bore for site visit tomorrow, yes?" The e-mail came into the prosecution's hands after Spector accidentally forwarded it with his comments to a former assistant who posted it online. Deputy Dist. Atty. Alan Jackson said the phrase "full bore" indicates that "there is something else, maybe half bore or three-quarters bore."

Spector's attorney, Doron Weinberg, however, told the judge, "All he is saying is make sure it isn't turned down." Reached in his office, Gabriel said the intent of the e-mail, which included warnings about letting prosecutors dictate the focus of jurors' attention at the scene, was to ensure a "truly neutral jury view." "Our concern was that jurors would be able to experience the sound of the fountain as it had been that night and nothing more," he said.

The 2007 visit to the palatial home known as the Pyrenees Castle was accompanied by great fanfare, including news helicopters, closed streets and dozens of law enforcement officers. The fountain was running while the jurors inspected the driveway and the rooms on the ground floor of the mansion. The next month, the panel was unable to reach a unanimous verdict and the case ended in a mistrial.

The judge said he would finalize his ruling unless Spector's lawyer presents evidence that the fountain's volume is immutable. Weinberg said he believed that the fountain had only two modes -- on and off -- but was investigating further.

In another decision, Fidler precluded Spector's wife from appearing at her husband's side during the jury's visit as she did during the first trial. Jackson objected to her presence before jurors, which, he said, conveyed the image of "a nice little family." The judge said Rachelle Spector, a constant presence at both trials, is allowed to remain on the premises, but must stay out of the jury's sight.

Spector, 68, faces 18 years in prison if convicted of killing Clarkson, 40. His defense, which contends the actress shot herself, called as its first witness Monday afternoon the county medical examiner.

Texas Inmate Ricardo Ortiz Executed for Killing Fellow Prisoner

Thursday, January 29, 2009

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Texas has executed a prison gang member who fatally injected a fellow inmate with an overdose of heroin in retaliation for snitching on him.

Ricardo Ortiz was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m. Thursday.

The 46-year-old was the fifth Texas inmate to die this year and the second of two executions in consecutive nights this week in the nation's most active death penalty state.

Ortiz was condemned for the retaliation slaying of 22-year-old Gerardo Garcia more than 11 years ago. Authorities say Garcia was killed so he couldn't testify about bank robberies the pair was suspected of carrying out.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal Thursday to delay the execution. Ortiz had argued he should get federal money to pay for help filing a state clemency request.

Judge: Casey Anthony can't skip court hearings

Sarah Lundy

Sentinel Staff Writer
January 29, 2009

Casey Anthony will have to appear in court for Friday's hearing.Orange Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland just denied Anthony's efforts to not be there. Earlier this week, Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, filed an objection to Strickland's order that required Anthony to be at all court hearings except for ones dealing with routine scheduling issues.

The attorney ticked off nearly a dozen reasons why she shouldn't be forced to attend, including how the media focuses on her appearance and generates "unsubstantiated rumors" about her physical condition and the constant negative exposure further erodes her right to a fair trial.

Friday's hearing will focus on Baez's request to inspect the area where Caylee's remains were found in December. Prosecutors plan to ask the judge to strike a portion of the defense's witness list that refers to the state's list.

Legal maneuver by Casey's lawyers called 'surreal'

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey2909jan29,0,4457754.story

Amy L. Edwards Sentinel Staff Writer
January 29, 2009

Casey Anthony's defense team is asking a judge to grant a legal maneuver rare in Florida: to remove the prosecutors from the case.

Legal experts and area prosecutors couldn't recall any cases in recent history in which such a request by the defense was granted.

But two Florida law professors interviewed by the Orlando Sentinel said they were not surprised that New York lawyer Linda Kenney Baden, who is working with Kissimmee defense attorney Jose Baez, made the request earlier this week. "These sorts of motions are more common in high-stakes cases, like death-penalty cases," said Bob Dekle, a retired prosecutor who teaches legal skills at the University of Florida. "When the stakes get very high, things tend to get surreal, and things happen . . . that don't normally happen in the run-of-the-mill shoplifting and DUI cases."

Charles Rose, a professor at the Stetson University College of Law, agreed with Dekle and said things get blown out of proportion in "lightning-rod" cases such as Anthony's, in which she is accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Marie.

"The defense thinks in its mind that the state is trying to get them off the case or to call into question the defense attorney's credibility, hoping that somehow that will have an impact at trial," Rose said. "What you really see is a tit-for-tat. You made me look dirty and so now I'm going to do the same for you."

In the motion, Baden addressed a Florida Bar investigation of Baez stemming from news releases by Todd Black of Press Corps Media, who has acted as a spokesman for the defense lawyer. Baden also questioned the State Attorney's Office involvement in the matter.

A Florida Bar official told the Orlando Sentinel on Wednesday that it initiated the investigation after the State Attorney's Office faxed the news releases in question to the Bar in October.

Two of those releases criticized State Attorney Lawson Lamar.

The Bar closed its file Jan. 22, finding that no disciplinary proceedings against Baez were appropriate. Timothy Chinaris, an attorney representing Baez in the inquiry, wrote a lengthy letter to the Bar in November explaining Baez's relationship with Black.

Spokesman or not?

In the Nov. 21 letter, Chinaris stated Baez did not retain and does not pay Press Corps Media. None of the news releases in question were prepared "at the direction, or with the assistance, of Mr. Baez. None of the documents were seen by Mr. Baez before their release."

Chinaris stated that Press Corps Media was retained by a Connecticut family "who is sympathetic to the plight of Ms. Anthony and her family."He stated that after Baez began representing Anthony, the lawyer was bombarded with media calls and "consented" to let Press Corps Media help field calls and other contacts with the media. "His relationship with PCM has been limited to these areas," the letter stated.

The Sentinel contacted Baez on Wednesday to inquire about the letter, which seems to contradict earlier statements from both Baez and Black. In a Sept. 4 news release, Black wrote that Press Corps Media "has been retained by The Baez Law Firm to coordinate any and all media inquiries." An Oct. 17 release stated Black is the "spokesperson for The Baez Law Firm."

A Nov. 3 release from Press Corps Media introducing a new media contact for the case said, "Todd will remain closest to Jose A. Baez and continues as Lead Media PMK for The Baez Law Firm." Baez himself, in an October news conference he held to address statements Black made about the case on CNN Headline News, said, "He [Black] does not have any legal opinions whatsoever. He's simply a spokesman for our firm." On Wednesday, Baez said Chinaris' letter to the Bar is 100 percent accurate.

"What Mr. Chinaris said in his letter is the full extent of the service they provide for us," Baez said. He would not comment further. The letter stated that Baez has asked Press Corps Media to let him "review and approve all future media releases."

Prosecutors: No comment

In her motion requesting the prosecutors be removed from the case, Baden stated that by reporting the news releases to The Florida Bar, the State Attorney's Office engaged in "egregious behavior."

The State Attorney's Office would not comment Wednesday on the motion. A spokeswoman said the office would address the matter in court. Baden said the Bar's complaint process should not be used by prosecutors "to attempt to have the attorney for the defendant tainted by an investigation, be under press criticism for alleged misconduct which inures to the detriment of the defendant . . ."

Rose and Dekle, however, said they see no wrongdoing on the State Attorney's part based on what they know of the matter. That's because attorneys have an ethical duty, according to lawyer rules, to report any suspected wrongdoing involving other lawyers.

"In a case like this . . . you do it, and you do it in a restrained fashion so it does not appear that you're being vindictive," Rose said. It was not known Wednesday when the motion will be heard. A hearing for the case is scheduled for Friday morning to address unrelated issues.

Spokespeople for Casey Anthony's defense attorney: We don't use our real names

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-bk-casey-anthony-false-names-012908,0,5428119.story

Amy L. Edwards Sentinel Staff Writer
January 29, 2009

The spokesman for Casey Anthony's defense attorney -- a man whose news releases triggered a recent Florida Bar investigation -- just told the Orlando Sentinel that Todd Black is not his real name. Black said in a telephone interview this morning that it is an "abbreviated" last name he's used professionally. Black did not say what his legal name is.

Black has acted as a spokesman for lawyer Jose Baez through a company called Press Corps Media. He will not participate in in-person media interviews and has faxed most of his news releases, which appear to be written on a typewriter.

After the initial interview with Black this morning, a Sentinel reporter left the spokesman a voicemail asking that he again clarify what his legal name is. Another Press Corps Media contact, Sabrina Cane, responded by sending an e-mail stating that Black was in the middle of a "Do Not Disturb" case conference.

"In general we can tell you that it's been standard procedure for many years to have our company's story reps utilize abbreviated names for security purposes, most especially now with the Casey Anthony Case that is overrun with hostile attitudes and serious threats that have been generated by negative media coverage," the e-mail stated.

Multiple attempts to reach Black or Cane through that e-mail addresses have been unsuccessful -- an "undeliverable" return e-mail states that address is not accepting any mail.

The Florida Bar initiated an investigation into Baez in October after the State Attorney's Office faxed several releases from Black to the Bar. Two of the releases criticized State Attorney Lawson Lamar. The Bar found that no disciplinary proceedings against Baez were appropriate, and closed the file Jan. 22. One letter submitted to the Bar was from Press Corps Media and its president, Peter Tillman.

The Sentinel attempted to contact Tillman by leaving a voicemail at the telephone number provided on the letterhead, but Black returned the phone call. "He's not interested in discussing anything with you," Black said of Tillman.

The Casey Anthony Saga: Lies, Murder and Videotape

Part 1 of a 4 part series featuring a collection of clips from the Caylee Marie Anthony homicide case.

This series of videos focuses on the 'Anthony family perspective,' so to speak; therefore most of the clips presented are of Anthony family members directly, or, about a specific family member. The song 'You Are My Sunshine' is used as a theme for these videos for a variety of reasons, foremost because videos of both Caylee and her grandfather singing this song have been released to the public, but also because the world has become so attached to this little girl and the song fits well within this context. There are also other reasons.

These videos do not represent a timeline of the case, rather, they were picked randomly and pieced together in a way that we thought fit what we were trying to present. Additionally, this video is not intended to make anyone appear guilty of any wrong-doing. Editing that leaves the viewer with the impression of unlawful activity by an Anthony family member is purely coincidental and unintended.

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"I changed my mind on that, I never changed my mind on that."..Cindy Anthony
"That's not my granddaughter's body in my granddaughters(sic) car."..George Anthony
"I got arrested on a f'n whim today....oh my god, calling you guys, a waste, a huge waste."...Casey Anthony
"Even though Caylee is the best thing and the best mistake, she was a mistake, she was Casey's mistake."...Lee Anthony
"You never know dear, how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away."..Caylee Anthony
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The other night, dear,
As I lay sleeping,
I dreamed I held you
Here in my arms.
When I awoke dear,
I was mistaken.
So I hung my head,
And I cried.....
From: "You Are My Sunshine"

Casey Anthony Text Messages -- Greta Discusses Casey's Behavior Behind Them

Greta discusses Casey's text messages from the last batch of released documents. The text messages cover the last few days before Casey was arrested.

Greta VanSusteren courtesy Fox News

Looking Back: Cindy Anthony's First Interview with Greta 7.21.08

Taking a look back to the early days of the case.

This is the first interview Cindy Anthony did with Greta VanSusteren. This must have been the last stop on Cindy's media blitz that day.

Before Greta has a chance to ask her first question, Cindy starts in by saying she is "running out of steam". Cindy does not want to "answer questions" because "she doesn't have the strength". When asked by Greta if Cindy has ever seen Zanny, Cindy replies she "has never seen God, but I know He is there". Greta also mentions the time line and Cindy dances around the question stating that she doesn't know about the timeline and can not think about it at that time.
Cindy continues to say she doesn't have the strength or the time "to answer stupid questions". She only wants to get Caylee's picture "out there".
Keep in mind, this is the beginning of the Cindy we have come to know. This interview was only 6 days after the first 911 call alerting authorities to Caylee's disappearance.
Near the end of the interview, in grand Cindy fashion, Cindy tells Greta that she is out of strength and cannot answer anymore questions, but if Greta wants "sensationalism", Cindy will collapse on to the floor, if Greta wants.

I find it fascinating to re-view these early interviews, hearing and seeing the inconsistencies as well as all of the "mistruths" Cindy has told and to watch her scurry to cover them up.

One last note, in this interview, Greta asks Cindy if Cindy has ever said that Casey has told her what has happened to Caylee. Cindy replies that she does not know and that "her words have been twisted in the media". In the later interview with Greta, where Greta interviews George and Cindy inside their home, Cindy states that she, in fact, does know what transpired with Caylee and she cannot reveal what she knows. (I am posting a link to those videos in the sidebar.)

Another video: "Cindy's Interpretation of "Close to home"

Cindy Reveals Why She Missed Her Court Date with Casey: 8.4.08
Also includes Phil Keating on location in Orlando

CSI returns to Anthony home after initial search 8.6.08

Greta VanSusteren courtesy Fox News
Studio B w/Shepard Smith courtesy Fox News

New: George and Cindy Anthony: "Not Sure of Casey's Innocence" : Nancy Grace 1.28.09

Nancy Grace Wednesday 1.28.09 episode

There is a direct link between the Winnie the Pooh blanket that was found with Caylee Anthony's remains and the Winnie the Pooh bedding at the Anthony home. The plastic toy horse that was also found at the crime scene matches other toy horses at the home as well. Experts discuss the 12x5 area of disturbed soil in the Anthony's back yard and how it pertains to the case. This area of soil was found by investigators during the first search of the Anthony's backyard after Caylee was reported missing. The fight that occurred on Father's Day night between Cindy and Casey is also analyzed.
Nancy discusses these revelations as well as George and Cindy's about face in an upcoming People Magazine article in which they both state that "they are not sure of Casey's innocence...at this point".

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Casey Anthony: People Magazine to Feature Caylee Cover and Article With Revealing Details

People Magazine's 2.9.09 edition features
Caylee Anthony on the cover and a feature
article on the case and latest developments.


This issue of People Magazine will be available on newsstands Friday, 1.30.09.

As I have previously reported, the Winnie the Pooh blanket that little Caylee's remains were found wrapped in and a plastic toy horse found at the crime scene have been reportedly linked back to Anthony home.

People Magazine's 2.9.09 issue delves into the evidence found at the crime scene, especially the Winnie the Pooh blanket and toy horse, as well as other items recovered.

The article also reports on the Anthony family background and volatile relationship as well as other developments in the case thus far.

Also included in the article is George's state of mental health last week, when he checked into Daytona Beach's Hawaiian Motel:

From the People Magazine article:

On Jan. 22, George Anthony – whose daughter Casey, 22, is scheduled to go on trial in March for the murder of her daughter Caylee – was found by authorities in a Daytona Beach, Fla., motel room after sending suicidal text messages.

To get a sneak peak at the cover and the article:

READ HERE: People Magazine: Caylee Cover and Article

Casey Anthony Saga: Baez Files Another Last Minute Motion--Involving Jesse Grund

Breaking News:


Again, in yet another last minute filing, Casey Anthony’s defense team filed additional new motions in the case.

Attorney Jose Baez wants all of the fingerprint-related evidence and any DNA reports that show Casey’s former fiancé Jesse Grund was not Caylee’s Father. Baez is also requesting material regarding the decomposing hair that was found in the trunk of Casey’s car.

In addition to Baez's motions, the Orange County Corrections Departments also filed a motion. It wants clarification about when Casey Anthony is required to attend court hearings.

There is an ongoing dispute between Baez and Judge Stan Strickland on Casey attending hearings on the case. Strickland previously ruled that Casey Anthony is ordered to be present at all hearings concerning her case. Baez filed a last minute motion Tuesday, stating Strickland's ruling interferes with Casey's right to waive hearing appearances.

Strickland is holding steadfast to his ruling for the time being, stating that he sees this as an attempt for later appeals. In fact, after the case is concluded, and if Casey is found guilty on charges, an ineffective assistance of counsel, or IAC, could be filed immediately concerning this matter.

This story is just breaking and the motion is not available at this time. When it becomes available, it will be posted.

Funeral For Caylee At Jail Only A Rumor

Reports started circulating that the Anthony family was planning to hold a memorial service for Caylee at the Orange County jail so their daughter, Casey, could attend.

Due to her criminal charge status, Casey is not eligible to leave the premises to attend her daughter Caylee's funeral. The same daughter that Casey is being charged with first degree murder of.

Reports swirled Tuesday that plans were in the works to hold the funeral service at the jail so that Casey could grieve along with her family. In order for Casey to attend a funeral service at another location, Casey would have to petition the court in order to obtain special privilege to attend the funeral service. Even then, she could be denied due to her pending charges. As of this posting, Casey nor her attorney, Jose Baez, has filed any motion on the matter.

Despite some reports, a jail spokesperson told WFTV today, that no one in the Anthony family has ever asked to hold a memorial there.

Even if they did, the jail spokesperson said, the answer would likely be "no." It's against jail policy.

Again, due to Casey's charge, she is ineligible to leave the premises without special permission from the court.

Casey Anthony Saga: State Drops Investigation of Baez--PR Firm Lashes Out At Media

From WFTV website: (original story by WFTV Baez and Black refers to is below)

Baez PR Firm Issues Scathing Release After State Drops Investigation
The following release was emailed to WFTV by Press Corp Media on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 27, 2009:

The Florida Bar made the right decision by throwing out the absolutely ridiculous whining complaint by the State Attorney - just as with this communication Press Corps Media was solely responsible for a Media Release offering the observation that the only reason a grand jury was convened (at the time that it did) was because of the elections this past November. The State Attorney knew very well that attorney Jose Baez never made such a statement, but also knew that Press Corps Media is not under the thumb of the Florida Bar, so they decided to try to attack a totally innocent individual. Mr. Baez didn't deserve that, just as he hasn't deserved the filthy personal attacks by various media.
Orlando Channel 9 is the Poster Child for the "Deterioration of Journalism" and it's not surprising to see that station so quickly bury a POSITIVE story about Mr. Baez on their web site, but other media outlets are not exempt from their negative reporting, and shameless personal attacks.
In our 34 years of working with attorneys on high pressure cases, never have we witnessed such disgusting media conduct, and as Press Corps Media continues its proud work in behalf of The Baez Law Firm on Casey Anthony matters, all we can hope for is that reporters and News Directors try to remember that ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM is what was taught in journalism school, not blood-thirsty ratings. You have a child's life lost, you have another young adult life awaiting a serious trial, and you have a loyally dedicated and smart attorney that all deserve consideration and respect.
Thank you,
Todd Black PMK

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Original Story Ran By WFTV News 1/22/09:

Eyewitness News has uncovered details of two investigations by the Florida Bar Association into Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez. One involves how Baez advertised himself and the other deals with making false statements against public officials.

Casey Anthony's defense team has sent out dozens of media releases throughout the case and some include accusations against the state attorney and prosecutors. Sources tell Eyewitness News it may be a violation of Florida Bar rules and now Jose Baez could get in trouble with the Bar.
VIDEO REPORT: Baez Under Investigation/BAEZ SPEAKS: Complains About Media Coverage

The Bar has confirmed it has two open investigations. The first involves Jose Baez's PR firm, Press Corp Media, run by Todd Black. In the past, Baez's spokesperson has released statements to the media about State Attorney Lawson Lamar and prosecutors.

In one release, it states, "Lawson Lamar is facing tough opposition and having a missing baby is a perfect springboard for free commercial time." Another release states, "The prosecution has manipulated and shamelessly used the media in the reporting of false distorted … evidence."

Sources told Eyewitness News officials are looking into whether or not Baez violated a rule that states lawyers can't make false statements about judges or legal officials.

The second investigation deals with Baez possibly violating advertising rules, where he claimed to have more credentials and experience than he really did.

The two complaints are in addition to an informal complaint made to the State Attorney's Office. Sources told Eyewitness News there are allegations that Baez maybe using entertainment deals to fund his defense team.

On Wednesday, Baez denied that (watch full press conference).

"To be honest, I have been a target of numerous complaints," Baez said in an early evening news conference Wednesday. "They're just people's wild accusations and the Florida Bar has to investigate them."

WFTV legal analyst Bill Sheaffer said, if the Bar found probable cause, Baez would probably only receive a letter of advisement. The spokesperson for the State Attorney's Office would not confirm or deny if the complaint came from them.

Casey Anthony Saga: Baez Files Motion to Recuse-Wants Prosecution Removed From Case

Jose Baez files a last minute Motion to Recuse the Prosecution from the Casey Anthony case.


**Update to previous story**

Casey Anthony's defense team has filed an emergency motion asking the court to throw prosecutors off the case (read it).

Casey's attorney, Jose Baez, filed the motion, a "Motion to Recuse", Tuesday night accusing the prosecution of violating Casey's 6th Amendment right to counsel of her choice.

The motion stems from the fact that someone in the State Attorney's Office made a complaint to the Florida Bar Association about Jose Baez. Baez says the complaint violated Casey's rights.
The defense is accusing prosecutors of trying to taint Baez with complaints to the Florida Bar and interfering with Casey's defense.

Jose Baez' emergency motion, that was filed before the Orange County courthouse closed, says the state attorney's complaint was egregious and prejudicial.
Baez wants the judge to put prosecutors on the stand to answer his questions.

Legal analyst Bill Sheaffer says it's not going to happen (watch raw interview).

"In this particular case, not only did the State Attorney's Office have a right to bring this to the Bar's attention, it had a duty," Sheaffer said.

Baez also wants the judge to order prosecutors to produce all communications involving the complaint.

"Like two school children out in the playground having a fight with one another, tit for tat," Sheaffer said.

Since the motion was filed so late in the day, there has been no response from the State Attorney's Office or from the judge.

The Florida Bar cleared Baez for his public relations firms' remarks about prosecutors. His public relations firm would not comment on the emergency motion.

Click to see the motion in PDF format.

VIDEO REPORT: Baez Files Motion





copy of motion courtesy WFTV

Two Detained In Alleged Travolta Extortion Plot

Friday, January 23, 2009

Police in the Bahamas have detained an island lawmaker and a paramedic in an alleged plot to extort money from actor John Travolta.

Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames said Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater has been held since Thursday in the case.

He said a second suspect is ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne, who was detained on Friday. Lightbourne was quoted by several tabloids describing efforts to revive Travolta's 16-year-old son Jett.

Jett died of a seizure earlier this month at a family vacation home on Grand Bahama island.
Bahamas authorities did not provide details about the alleged plot, and attorneys for Travolta did not immediately return calls.

Celebrity gossip Web site TMZ.com said that the alleged extortion plot does not involve rumors of pictures of Jett as he was dying.

The Web site tracked down the manager of Emergency Services where the teen died, and said that she "went ballistic" over the reports that photos were taken.

"No. We do not have a picture of Jett Travolta. No one took a picture. What are you trying to get people fired?" the manager screamed, TMZ said.

Man Enters Plea In Travolta Extortion Case

http://www.wftv.com/entertainment/18573072/detail.html

Paramedic Pleads Not Guilty To Charges
January 27, 2009
NASSAU, Bahamas -- A paramedic has been charged in an alleged plot to extort $25 million from John Travolta after his teenage son suffered a seizure and died at the family's home in the Bahamas.

Magistrate Carolita Bethel said that 47-year-old Tarino Lightbourne pleaded not guilty Monday to attempting to extort and conspiracy to extort from the actor.

Details of the alleged scheme have still not been made public. Prosecutor Bernard Turner is objecting to bail. He said police are looking for a "certain document" and believe they may not find it if Lightbourne is released.

A Bahamian senator also accused of extortion has resigned and vowed to prove her innocence.

Bahamas Sen. Accused In Travolta Plot Resigns

http://www.wftv.com/entertainment/18555032/detail.html

Lawmaker Says She Innocent But Must Fight 'Untrue, Unfair Charges'
Saturday, January 24, 2009

NASSAU, Bahamas -- A Bahamas lawmaker accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta after the death of his son is resigning. Former Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater said she is innocent but that she needs to fight what she calls "untrue and unfair charges."

Police arrested her Thursday on charges of abetment to extort and conspiracy to extort. She was released Friday on $40,000 bail.

Bridgewater on Saturday called the ordeal a "nightmare" and said her "innocent actions" as an attorney were misconstrued. She did not provide details. Police also detained an ambulance driver and a former tourism minister who has since been released.

Police said Travolta had filed a complaint of attempted extortion but did not release details.

Baez Seeks Removal Of Prosecutors From Anthony Case

Lawyer Wants Attorney General To Take Over
January 28, 2009

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attorney for Casey Anthony, who is charged with murdering her daughter, Caylee, filed a motion Tuesday asking a judge to remove prosecutors from the case.

Jose Baez -- in a rare move -- filed an emergency motion to recuse State Attorney Lawson Lamar and his employees from the case. Baez believes local prosecutors may be secretly trying to smear his reputation and, therefore, hurt Anthony's right to a fair trial.

Baez believes the Florida bar has been investigating him for ethics violations and suspects that someone from Lamar's office may anonymously be fueling the investigation by sending paperwork to the bar, perhaps in an attempt to descredit Baez, Local 6 News reported.

At a news conference last week, Baez denied any wrongdoing in the case. "I have absolutely no book deals or no entertainment deals or any contingency fees," Baez said.

Baez wants Florida Attorney General Bill McCullom to take over the case from Tallahassee.
Local 6 News reported that Baez cannot prove that the state attorney's office is trying to sabotage him but is hoping the judge will hold a hearing on the matter, so he can question state employees under oath to see if they complained about him to the bar.

The defense believes the ability to file anonymous complaints was not intended for a prosecutor's office to try to have an attorney for a defendant tainted by an investigation.

Calls to the state attorney's office were not returned.

Casey Anthony: Baez Emergency Hearing To Remove Prosecutors From Case / Nancy Grace 1.27.09 video

Nancy Grace Tuesday 1.27.09 episode:

Nancy Grace reports on Baez's Emergency Motion Hearing held late Tuesday afternoon to attempt to have the prosecution removed from the case.
Also discussed, the absurdity of the Anthony's wanting to hold a private funeral service behind bars so that Casey may "grieve with the family". Additional information on the Caylee Doll and the manufacturer's choice to pull the plug on the sale of the doll.


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video courtesy: Nancy Grace HLN/CNN

Jose Baez Files Motion To Keep Casey Anthony From Hearings, Despite Judge's Ruling

Casey Anthony's lawyers have filed an objection asking the court to allow her to skip future court hearings (read objection).
Earlier this month, a judge ruled Casey must appear for all future court hearings in her case (read judge's ruling).

DOCUMENT: Baez Objects To Casey In Court

Casey and her lawyers will be back in court Friday to ask the judge several things, including to order the owner of the property where Caylee's remains were found to let them in to inspect the area (read motion).

Jose Baez's most recently filed document lists several reasons Casey's defense team believes Casey has the right not to attend court hearings as ordered by Judge Stan Strickland.

Baez submitted, as part of the objection, a "Waiver of Defendant's Appearance" signed by Casey Anthony on January 26. This document basically waives Casey's right to appear in court during hearings on motions and pre-trial hearings, and that she gives Baez, her attorney, the benefit to act in her best interest in the courtroom.

Baez's Motion to Keep Casey OUT OF Court against Judge Strickland's orders for Casey to be present at each hearing.

Anthony Attorney Says Lee Anthony May Soon Face Charges

Lee Anthony Could Soon Be Facing Obstruction Charges

Lee Anthony’s attorney is speculating that his client may be charged in connection with his actions while his niece, Caylee Anthony, was missing.
Casey Anthony, Lee Anthony’s sister, is charged with Caylee’s murder. Caylee was 2 when she was reported missing in July. Her remains were found near the Anthony family home in December.

Lee's attorney, Tom Luka, said the fact that Lee Anthony has not received a subpoena to testify could signal that the state may be looking to file charges against him. If he was subpoenaed, anything he said at a hearing could not be used against him in subsequent criminal charges.


"There were a number of instances where he was acting on behalf of his sister, or on behalf of law enforcement, that now could be seen as something less than benign or could be seen as hindering the investigation instead of assisting it," Luka said.
Luka said he fears his client may be charged with obstruction of justice or evidence tampering.

Lee Anthony has also been under other family related stresses, his attorney said.
"He’s struggling with the grief of the death of his niece, he is struggling with the fact that his sister, who he is very close to, is in jail and facing life in prison," Luka said. "He is facing the fact that the economic situation in his house is not the best."
Lee Anthony has been working 18-hour days arranging parking areas for the Super Bowl. He also moved home to save money on rent.

Jose Baez Files Motions For Sanctions Against State in Casey Anthony Case

Jose Baez Files Motions For Sanctions Against State For Withholding Evidence

Jose Baez, filed new court documents Monday morning.

The documents asked for unspecified sanctions against the state for failing to furnish the defense team with evidence from two experts in the case.

Excerpts from the Motion For Sanctions: (click to enlarge)

So Baez is basically saying he was not aware of evidence being sent to the "Body Farm" - laboratories in Oak Ridge, Tennessee........ umm okay. I was aware of that, were you not aware of that? Guess Baez missed that memo.

In reference to #12; the media obtained the discovery records under the "sunshine law". In order to do so, Baez had already been given the results and all the documents. So the media obtained the documents a day after Baez received them -- Baez received 1.20.09. It is his duty to request evidence from the prosecution. No one is to blame but Baez and/or his firm for not requesting the discovery, in this matter, the forensics reports, from the prosecution sooner than he did. Seems to me Baez needs to take a refresher course instead of "teaching" at FAMU.

Motion for Sanctions filed by Baez on Monday, 1.26.09 in its entirety--pdf form

Casey Anthony Is Hoping for Private Funeral Service Behind Bars

George Anthony remains hospitalized today from his attempted suicide last week, however, it is business as usual at the Anthony home.
It is being reported late this afternoon, there are plans in the works that would allow Casey special privilege to hold Caylee's funeral at the same jail where Casey is currently incarcerated on charges for Caylee's death.



Caylee Anthony

Brad Conway, George and Cindy Anthony's attorney, said Tuesday that he is negotiating a private service for Caylee that includes a jailhouse family reunion with Casey Anthony.

The couple's lawyer said he hopes to find out by the end of the week if the Anthony's will be able to reunite with Casey Anthony behind bars to grieve the child she is charged with killing.

George and Cindy Anthony have been waiting for and have been working on plans for a private service for their granddaughter, Caylee.

Attorney Tom Luka, a lawyer for Casey Anthony's brother, Lee, said the hope is for “some sort of reunification with the family, the whole family, Casey included, so they can grieve and say goodbye together".

Orange County corrections officials state that due to the "life felony charges" Anthony is facing, policy would prohibit her leaving the jail for any service. Brad Conway says they're trying to hammer out details for a private service behind bars.

“We are trying to work with the jail,” said attorney Brad Conway, who represents grandparents George and Cindy Anthony.

If there have been talks to reunite the Anthony's behind bars, the jail is not confirming them.

"No such request has been received by Orange County Corrections," spokesman Allen Moore said. "It is highly unlikely such a request would be granted."

Meanwhile the Anthony's are finalizing plans to hold a larger memorial service for Caylee to which the public would be invited to attend. According to their lawyer the goal is to announce that date on Wednesday.

Casey Anthony Voo-doo Doll Hits Ebay; Caylee Doll Not For Sale

Casey Anthony Voo-doo Doll

On the same day that a Jacksonville-based company announced that it was suspending the launch of its controversial Caylee Anthony-inspired doll, three voodoo dolls of Casey Anthony were being sold on eBay.

The Casey Anthony voodoo dolls were being auctioned with a starting bid of $19.99 for two of them and $29.99 for another.

One of the dolls is accompanied by handcuffs, a Bible and white sunglasses.

A description of the voodoo dolls said they were made by a New Orleans artist, who is "a studied, practiced and (renowned) spiritual healer, gemologist and jeweler." The artist also "engages in healing and spiritual craftmaking and in designing and manufacturing (spiritual) and (unique) jewel crafts (emphasis on voodoo dolls and dreamcatchers)."

Related: Watch The Video

Showbiz Promotions Ends Sale of Inspirational Caylee Doll Before It Begins


Meanwhile, public outcry played a role in halting the sale of a Caylee doll.

In a press release on cayleedoll.com, Showbiz Promotions President Jaime Salcedo said:

"It was our intention to begin the sale of the Sunshine Caylee Doll at 12:00 p.m. January 27, 2009. As we mentioned to the media in our press release it was very important that we allow the press to present our idea to the public first, in an effort to measure the reaction to our fund raising efforts. As the story developed we also announced that we would be donating 100% of the profits to charity. However, after reviewing the response to our media introduction of the Sunshine Caylee Doll and listening to the advice of the general public. We feel that is it best to suspend the launch of The Sunshine Caylee Doll.

"While we still feel it is important to raise awareness and raise money to help stop this type of crime from being committed. We feel we can be more effective using more traditional methods.

"We would like to (thank) everyone who made comments or called us to express their opinion."

On Monday, the company listed the doll on its Web site for about $30.

The doll has blond hair, stands 18 inches tall and wears a white T-shirt and blue jeans. The company said it purposely did not create the doll in Caylee's likeness.

The doll plays the song "You Are My Sunshine" when you push its belly button, a song that Caylee was seen singing on a home video released shortly after she was declared missing.

Showbiz Promotions said it has no relation to the Anthony family, and that it would not get involved in the legal aspect of the case against Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony.

Casey Anthony Saga: Revised Witness List 1.27.09

Revised Witness List 1.27.09

A new witness list has been filed by the prosecution in the case against Casey Anthony.

The state filed the witness list Monday morning. It includes the names of more than 140 potential witnesses, including Zenaida Gonzalez and several members of Anthony’s extended family. Below are the names from the state witness list in the Casey Anthony case.

Debbie Abney, FDLE agent

Deputy Adrianna M. Acevedo, Orange County Sheriff’s office

Vicky Aleman

Sgt. John Allen, Orange County Sheriff’s Office\

Victoria Alveron\

Karen Angel, Dora Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mount Dora, where Casey Anthony’s grandfather lived.

Cynthia Anthony, Casey Anthony’s mother, Caylee Anthony’s grandmother

George Anthony, Casey Anthony’s father, Caylee Anthony’s grandfather.

Lee Anthony, Casey Anthony’s brother.

John Azzilonna

Marlene Baker, Orange County Corrections

Deputy Charity R. Beasley, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Simon Birch, works at wrecker company that towed Casey Anthony’s car.

Simon Gerardo Bloise, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Geraldo Bolin, FBI.

Rosanna Bonilla, Orlando

Troy Brown, Orlando

Brian Burner, neighbor of Cindy and George Anthony who loaned shovel to Casey Anthony.

Michael Burnett, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Alina Burroughs, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Melina Calabrese, Orlando

Cameron Campena, Orlando.

Deputy Sandra G. Cawn, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Ann Marie Chase

John Phillip Chat, Orlando.

Kristina Chester, friend of Casey Anthony.

David D. Clarke, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Danny Colamarino, works at tattoo parlor that Casey Anthony visited.

Jean Couty, Orlando.

Dee Crawford, Event Imaging Solutions Group.

Matthew Crisp

Kiomarie Cruz

Jonathan Daly, Works at tattoo parlor that Casey Antony visited.

Sean Daly, from tattoo parlor that Casey Anthony visited

Kelly Deguzman, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Tanya DePalmo, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Christopher Dillon, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Iasse Donov, Orlando.

Annie Dowling

George Duke, MBI.

Deputy Ryan Eberlin, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Eric Edwards, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Melissa England, Boston.

Michael Erickson, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Jay Ferrell

Deputy Rendon Fletcher, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Elizabeth Fontaine, FBI

Deputy Jason Forgey, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Thomas Galaida, Tom’s Auto Repair.

Wendy Gallant, Tom;s Auto Repair, Casselberry.

Harry Garcia, Sawgrass Apartments, where Casey Anthony said Caylee’s nanny lived.

Rich Garrad, Carlson Restaurants, Texas.

Lauren Gibbs, Orlando.

David Glasgow, Oak Ridge National Labiratory.

Zenaida Gonzalez, woman whose name Casey Anthony used as Caylee’s nanny.

Jessie Grund, Casey Anthony’s ex-boyfriend.

Richard Grund, Orlando.

Mark Hawkins, friend of Casey Anthony.

Deputy Susan Hempfield, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Jeffrey Hopkins II, identified in police report as former high school classmate of Casey Anthony who ran into her in late June.

Jeffrey and Melissa Hopkins, Jeffrey II’s parents.

Reginald Hosey, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Roy House

Amy Huizenga, friend of Casey Anthony.

Deputy Mark Hussey, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Commander Matthew Irwin, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Kispert, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Maria Kissh

Mike Kozak, Orlando.

Deputy Kevin Kraubetz, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Anthony Lazzaro, recently Casey Anthony’s boyfriend.

Ricardo Lee, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Anne Lennington, from nursing home where Casey Anthony’s father was.

Nicole Lett, from wrecker company that towed Casey Anthony’s car.

Nathan Lezniewicz, Winter Park.

Karen Korsberg Lowe, FBI

Dannielle Lucey-Austin

Amanda Macklin, Sawgrass Apartments, where Casey Anthony said Caylee’s nanny lived.

Tom Manderville, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Peter Marino, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Madhavi Martin, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Awilda McBryde, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Joy McCabe, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

William McCoy, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Steven John McElyea, FBI.

Shelly Meade, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Samara Melich, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Yuri Melich, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Sgt. Dennis Moonsammy, Orange County Corrections.

Officer William Moore, Orlando Police Department.

Ricardo Morales, dated Casey Anthony.

Dawn Murray, state Dept. of Children & Families.

Christine Narkiewicz, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Custodian of 911 Calls, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Custodian of Records of Johnson’s Wrecker Service, which towed Casey Anthony’s car.

Custodian of Records of AT&T Wireless.

Custodian of Records, Brighthouse.

Custodian of Records, Blockbuster Video.

Custodian of Records, Gentiva Health

Cary Oien, FBI.

Mallory Parker, Orlando.

Ryan Pasley

Teddy Pieper

Rick Plesea

Shirley Plesea

William Procknow, State Dept. Of Children & Families.

Jamie Realander, Oviedo

Melissa Remy, FDLE

Michael Rickenbach, FBI

Gary Ridgeway, Johnson’s Wrecker, which towed Casey Anthony’s car.

Pedro Rivera, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Dorothy A. Rivera, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Kari Roderick, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Anthony Rusciano, Orlando.

Dante Salah

Deputy Michael Salamat, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Dante Salati, Orlando.

Katherine Sanchez, Amscot

Nicholas Savage, FBI.

Brittany Schieber

Deputy Michael Seagraves, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Sigman, UCF

Renee Simpson, Valencia Community College.

Deputy David Spall, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Sgt. Kevin Stenger, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Christopher Stutz, Orlando.

Catherine Theisen, FBI.

Dianne Tighe, Colorvision

Bryan Tittle, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Dave Turner, Sawgrass Apartments, where Casey Anthony said Caylee’s nanny lived.

Leonard Turtora, where Casey Anthony said she worked.

Arpad Vass, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Michael Vincent, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

William Waters, Orlando.

Deputy Appling Wells, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Jerold White, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Lance White

Bobby Lee Williams

Deputy Ryan Williams, Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Mark Wise, Oak Ridge National Laboratory