The defense rested without Casey Anthony taking the stand.
No big surprise. What could Casey Anthony possibly say? Maybe she is fresh out of new lies or just tired of the old ones.
Today's testimony began with George Anthony's alleged mistress who although helped the defense to put doubt in the jury's mind as far as George's honesty goes did more for the prosecution when they showed Krystal Hollaway aka River Cruz to be someone who lied during her deposition and a few days later sold her story to the National Enquirer for $4,000.
Jose Baez then proceeded to ask Cindy, George and Lee about their family practice of how they prepared their deceased pets for burial in their backyard. The questioning was ridiculous but it did nothing for the defense. Yes, the family would wrap the pet in a favorite blanket or towel and then wrap it in a plastic bag sealed with tape. Only Lee said it was duct tape. The whole family, Casey included, was a part of this ritual.
The judge called for an early lunch (11:30) and resumed at 1:30 and the defense rested. Casey Anthony was asked by the judge if it was her decision not to testify and she said it was.
The defense then rested and the state said their rebuttal would take less than half a day. The court is now arguing bring in testimony regarding work records for Cindy Anthony who had said on the stand that it was she who did the computer searches for "neck-breaking" and "chloroform" even though her work records showed otherwise. Her statements also went against the deposition that she had given. The prosecution planned on showing proof that she did lie about this and now the defense is accusing the state of withholding discovery.
As the judge determines what will happen, the jury is again out of the courtroom. With the holiday weekend coming, they are probably hoping to get this case for deliberation asap.
Technically, they could receive the case before Saturday is over. How soon will they decide Casey's fate?
Who knows, maybe in time to go out and enjoy the 4th. Just my guess.
No big surprise. What could Casey Anthony possibly say? Maybe she is fresh out of new lies or just tired of the old ones.
Today's testimony began with George Anthony's alleged mistress who although helped the defense to put doubt in the jury's mind as far as George's honesty goes did more for the prosecution when they showed Krystal Hollaway aka River Cruz to be someone who lied during her deposition and a few days later sold her story to the National Enquirer for $4,000.
Jose Baez then proceeded to ask Cindy, George and Lee about their family practice of how they prepared their deceased pets for burial in their backyard. The questioning was ridiculous but it did nothing for the defense. Yes, the family would wrap the pet in a favorite blanket or towel and then wrap it in a plastic bag sealed with tape. Only Lee said it was duct tape. The whole family, Casey included, was a part of this ritual.
The judge called for an early lunch (11:30) and resumed at 1:30 and the defense rested. Casey Anthony was asked by the judge if it was her decision not to testify and she said it was.
The defense then rested and the state said their rebuttal would take less than half a day. The court is now arguing bring in testimony regarding work records for Cindy Anthony who had said on the stand that it was she who did the computer searches for "neck-breaking" and "chloroform" even though her work records showed otherwise. Her statements also went against the deposition that she had given. The prosecution planned on showing proof that she did lie about this and now the defense is accusing the state of withholding discovery.
As the judge determines what will happen, the jury is again out of the courtroom. With the holiday weekend coming, they are probably hoping to get this case for deliberation asap.
Technically, they could receive the case before Saturday is over. How soon will they decide Casey's fate?
Who knows, maybe in time to go out and enjoy the 4th. Just my guess.
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