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People.com: Casey Anthony Jailhouse Video Releasedupdated: Sat Oct 01 2011 23:31:00

Jailhouse cameras taped the Florida woman's reaction to learning that Caylee's remains had been found

Judge OKs release of 'inflammatory' Casey Anthony video updated: Fri Sep 30 2011 19:33:00

Video showing Casey Anthony rocking and hunched over upon hearing remains had been found in the search for her 2-year-old daughter was released Friday, after a Florida judge overturned a decision to seal the footage because it was considered inflammatory.

Casey Anthony jailhouse video releasedupdated: Fri Sep 30 2011 19:33:00

Archive video has just been released of Casey Anthony learning that a child's remains were found near her home.

Judge makes no decision on Casey Anthony jail tape updated: Thu Sep 29 2011 12:06:00

A Florida judge did not make a decision on whether a controversial jailhouse videotape of Casey Anthony can be released to the public.

Judge more than doubles Casey Anthony's bill to over $217,000updated: Fri Sep 23 2011 17:28:00

A Florida judge on Friday more than doubled the tab -- to more than $217,000 -- that Casey Anthony must pay to authorities for the costs of investigating the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

Cindy Anthony: God is Casey's judgeupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 05:42:00

HLN's Nancy Grace discusses George and Cindy Anthony's interview with Dr. Phil.

Judge: Anthony must pay nearly $98,000 for probe of dead daughterupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 05:42:00

Casey Anthony owes authorities just under $98,000 for the costs of investigating the disappearance of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, in 2008, a Florida judge ruled Thursday.

Casey Anthony lawyers return to court to fight reimbursement motionupdated: Fri Sep 02 2011 17:42:00

Billing Casey Anthony more than $516,000 for expenses incurred in trying -- and failing -- to prove the Orlando woman guilty of murder in the death of her daughter is little more than sour grapes, one of her attorneys argued in a hearing Friday.

Meter reader in Anthony case plans to sueupdated: Fri Sep 02 2011 17:42:00

Roy Kronk, the meter reader who found Caylee Anthony's remains is suing the "National Enquirer" for defamation.

Official: Anthony 'polite' in first meeting with probation officerupdated: Thu Aug 25 2011 16:12:00

Casey Anthony was "polite and cooperative" in her first meeting with her probation officer for check fraud and fraudulent use of a personal ID, a Florida Department of Corrections spokeswoman said Thursday.

Casey Anthony's appeal shot downupdated: Thu Aug 25 2011 16:12:00

Casey Anthony must register for probation no later than Friday. Carlos Diaz has more.

Casey Anthony must serve probation, appeals court rulesupdated: Wed Aug 24 2011 06:56:00

Casey Anthony must serve a year of probation after being convicted on check fraud charges, a Florida appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Florida AG: Anthony shouldn't skirt 'supervised release' from jailupdated: Mon Aug 22 2011 18:22:00

Florida's attorney general argued Monday against a motion by Casey Anthony's attorneys that she shouldn't have to serve probation on check-fraud charges, saying a "clerical error" should not prevent her from abiding by a judge's verbal order.

Jose Baez comments on verdictupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 05:49:00

Casey Anthony's lead attorney speaks to press, says he's happy to tell his daughter that he saved a life.

Complaint filed against Casey Anthony attorney Jose Baezupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 05:49:00

Florida's bar association will investigate a complaint filed against Jose Baez, incurred while he was defending Casey Anthony, a spokeswoman for the legal group said.

Anthony lawyers appeal probation orderupdated: Wed Aug 17 2011 19:16:00

Lawyers for Casey Anthony on Wednesday asked a Florida appeals court to overrule an order requiring her to return to Orlando to serve a year's probation on a check-fraud conviction.

Casey Anthony will appeal probation order, attorney saysupdated: Mon Aug 15 2011 10:31:00

Casey Anthony's attorneys will appeal the order that she must serve one year of supervised probation on a check-fraud conviction, her lead attorney confirmed Monday.

Casey Anthony ordered to serve probationupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 16:50:00

Judge Belvin Perry has ordered Casey Anthony back to Orlando to serve probation for check fraud. HLN reports.

Judge in Florida orders Casey Anthony to serve year of probationupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 16:50:00

A Florida judge ruled Friday that Casey Anthony must serve one year of supervised probation for a check-fraud conviction, saying that failing to carry through on a "lawfully imposed sentence" would be a "mockery of justice."

People.com: Judge Postpones Ruling on Casey Anthony's Return to Orlandoupdated: Sat Aug 06 2011 08:08:00

The Florida woman will remain in hiding for now

No decision on Casey Anthony probation issueupdated: Fri Aug 05 2011 12:37:00

A Florida judge said Friday that he will not make an immediate decision on whether Casey Anthony will have to return to Orlando to begin serving probation for a check-fraud conviction.

Casey Anthony's return delayedupdated: Fri Aug 05 2011 12:37:00

A hearing has been set for Friday to sort out the order saying Casey Anthony needs to serve probation.

People.com: Casey Anthony's Return to Orlando Delayed - for Nowupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 09:29:00

A hearing is set for Friday on whether she may stay away for her safety

Judge: Casey needs supervised probationupdated: Tue Aug 02 2011 03:31:00

The judge in the check fraud case orders Casey Anthony back to Orlando. HLN's Dr. Drew and guests discuss.

Casey Anthony ordered back to Orlando in check fraud caseupdated: Tue Aug 02 2011 03:31:00

A Florida judge on Monday signed amended court documents mandating that Casey Anthony return to Orlando to serve a year of probation stemming from her check fraud conviction.

People.com: Casey Anthony Judge Rips Media, Delays Release of Juror Namesupdated: Wed Jul 27 2011 18:28:00

Belvin Perry says the trial devolved into "cheap, soap-opera-like entertainment"

Judge delays releasing names of Casey Anthony jurors until Octoberupdated: Tue Jul 26 2011 20:36:00

Although the law requires him to release the names of the Casey Anthony trial jurors, a Florida judge ruled Tuesday he will wait until a "cooling-off" period is completed before doing so.

Anthony juror names sealed until Octoberupdated: Tue Jul 26 2011 20:36:00

Judge Belvin Perry rules that the names of the jurors in the Casey Anthony trial can be released in October.

People.com: Casey Anthony to Be Released Next Weekupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 13:50:00

With credit for time served, she will be released on July 17, a court spokesperson says

Casey Anthony 's release pushed back to July 17updated: Fri Jul 08 2011 05:45:00

The release date for Casey Anthony has been rescheduled for July 17, not July 13 as originally planned, Florida's Orange County Corrections said in a statement late Thursday.

Anthony sentenced for lying to policeupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 05:45:00

The judge explains why Casey Anthony will serve additional jail time for her convictions of lying to police.

Should Casey Anthony jurors' names be released?updated: Thu Jul 07 2011 16:10:00

Judge Belvin Perry, who oversaw the Casey Anthony murder trial, did not immediately rule Thursday on whether he will release the names of the jurors.

People.com: Casey Anthony Breaks Down in Tears During Closing Argumentsupdated: Mon Jul 04 2011 18:30:00

The Florida mother sobs as prosecutors recap the case against her

Prosecution, defense offer closing arguments in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Sun Jul 03 2011 19:39:00

As Casey Anthony alternately cried, glared and shook her head, prosecutors in her capital murder trial told jurors in closing arguments Sunday that evidence in the case points to only one conclusion -- that she murdered her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

Jury's judgment near in dramatic murder trial of Casey Anthonyupdated: Sat Jul 02 2011 09:01:00

Three years after 2-year-old Caylee Anthony was last seen alive, the murder trial of her mother is nearing an end.

Judgment nears for Casey Anthony, as testimony wraps in murder trialupdated: Fri Jul 01 2011 18:05:00

The prosecution wrapped up its rebuttal phase in the Casey Anthony murder trial late Friday afternoon, suggesting judgment was near for the Orlando woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter then lying to authorities.

People.com: Casey Anthony Will Not Testify as Defense Restsupdated: Thu Jun 30 2011 19:49:00

Anthony, who is charged with murder, decides not to take stand in her defense

Defense rests in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Thu Jun 30 2011 17:20:00

Casey Anthony's defense rested Thursday in her capital murder trial without calling her to testify, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would take the stand in her own defense.

Casey Anthony will not testifyupdated: Thu Jun 30 2011 17:20:00

Casey Anthony tells the judge she will not testify in her own defense.

This video is no longer available.updated: Mon Jun 27 2011 19:24:00

This video is no longer available.

Casey Anthony declared competent; trial proceedsupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 19:24:00

Casey Anthony, accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in 2008, was determined competent to proceed with her capital murder trial after she was examined by three psychologists over the weekend, the judge said Monday.

People.com: Casey Anthony Is Competent to Stand Trialupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 17:13:00

Three psychologists examine the Florida mother and determine that the proceedings can continue

Casey Anthony murder trial delayed over legal issueupdated: Sat Jun 25 2011 20:28:00

What had been planned as an extended weekend work day in the Casey Anthony murder trial abruptly ended Saturday morning as the judge overseeing the case ordered a recess over the sudden emergence of what one analyst said must be a major issue.

Cindy Anthony testifies on Caylee, poolupdated: Sat Jun 25 2011 20:28:00

In court, Cindy Anthony testifies that Caylee could climb the pool stairs, but could not move the ladder at the pool.

People.com: Inside the Casey Anthony Trial: Who Is Judge Belvin Perry?updated: Thu Jun 23 2011 18:13:00

The chief judge, who grew up under segregation, "doesn't suffer fools," says a colleague

Expert: Primary compound found in Casey Anthony trunk was gasolineupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 13:11:00

Chemical testing of air samples from the trunk of Casey Anthony's car primarily showed the presence of gasoline, jurors in Anthony's capital murder trial heard Wednesday.

Gasoline compound found in Anthony trunkupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 13:11:00

Casey Anthony defense witnesses discuss the presence of gasoline in the car trunk and drug testing on hairs.

Botanist on timeline of Caylee remainsupdated: Tue Jun 21 2011 21:25:00

Forensic botanist Dr. Jan Bock testifes Caylee Anthony's remains could have been at site for as little as two weeks.

People.com: Judge Angry at Casey Anthony Trial Lawyers for 'Gamesmanship'updated: Mon Jun 20 2011 19:10:00

Court is canceled for the day in the murder case amid bickering and judicial threats

Anthony trial put on hold till Tuesdayupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 11:47:00

The judge in the Casey Anthony murder trial abruptly canceled Monday's session after initially delaying court to allow defense attorneys more time to pick up a witness.

Anthony judge: 'Enough is enough'updated: Mon Jun 20 2011 11:47:00

Judge Belvin Perry Jr. cautions attorneys in the Casey Anthony trial to stop playing games.

Week 4: Emotions high as defense takes wheel in Anthony trialupdated: Sun Jun 19 2011 15:38:00

As the prosecution rested in the Casey Anthony murder trial and the defense took the helm this week, emotions ran high, both inside and outside the courtroom.

Casey Anthony trial: Week 4updated: Sun Jun 19 2011 15:38:00

Highlights from week 4 of the Casey Anthony trial.

Anthony defense expert: Duct tape not a murder weaponupdated: Sat Jun 18 2011 21:17:00

Duct tape found on Caylee Anthony's skull was placed there after the toddler's body had decomposed, not before she died, a forensic pathologist testified Saturday as the murder trial of the girl's mother ended its fourth week on a contentious note.

People.com: Casey Anthony Trial: Defense Sets Off Argument over Caylee's Dadupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 06:51:00

Plus, DNA on the duct tape was possibly destroyed by "sunlight, humidity and rain"

Casey Anthony defense wants convicted kidnapper on witness listupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 19:19:00

Casey Anthony's defense attorneys are seeking to question a convicted felon who served prison time for kidnapping, claiming in court documents he is linked to Anthony's father through cell phone records.

Anthony defense adds surprise witnessupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 19:19:00

Casey Anthony's defense team adds an Orlando felon convicted of kidnapping to its witness list. Vinnie Politan reports.

Examiner: Heart shape found on Cayleeupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 17:28:00

FBI forensic examiner testifies to finding a heart shape on the duct tape found on Caylee Anthony's skull.

Prosecution to rest Wednesday in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Tue Jun 14 2011 17:28:00

One of the prosecution's final witnesses, Casey Anthony's mother took the stand again Tuesday in her daughter's capital murder trial, breaking into tears from time to time as she discussed items found with the remains of her 2-year-old granddaughter, Caylee.

Examiner: Heart-shaped adhesive found on tape covering Caylee's mouthupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 15:50:00

Adhesive in the shape of a heart was found on a corner of a piece of duct tape that was covering the mouth portion of 2-year-old Caylee Anthony's skeletal remains, an FBI latent print examiner testified Monday in the capital murder trial of the girl's mother, Casey Anthony.

Caylee's body already decomposing when dumpedupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 15:50:00

A forensic expert's testimony suggests girl's body was in trunk of Casey Anthony's car.

Graphic photos shown at Anthony trialupdated: Fri Jun 10 2011 18:34:00

CNN's Gary Tuchman reports on the Casey Anthony trial, including showing graphic pictures of Caylee Anthony's remains.

Jurors watch graphic new video in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Fri Jun 10 2011 18:34:00

The duct tape found on Caylee Anthony's skull could have been sufficient to kill the little girl, prosecutors said Friday.

Casey Anthony jurors announcedupdated: Mon May 23 2011 09:19:00

After a 10-day process, 20 men and women have been deemed viable candidates to be jurors in Casey Anthony's murder trial.

Jury sworn in to weigh whether Florida mother murdered her daughterupdated: Sat May 21 2011 10:31:00

A jury was sworn in early Friday evening to decide the fate of Casey Anthony, the Florida mother accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter.

Judge in Casey Anthony trial adjourns jury selection until Thursdayupdated: Thu May 19 2011 10:38:00

The lead defense attorney in the Florida capital murder trial of Casey Anthony said a "private matter" curtailed jury selection Wednesday after only a few hours.

'Tot mom' jurors have arrest recordsupdated: Tue May 17 2011 20:40:00

As jury selection continued in the "tot mom" murder trial, three jurors revealed prior arrests. Nancy Grace reports.

Jury selection drags on in Casey Anthony caseupdated: Tue May 17 2011 20:40:00

Jury selection in the case of Casey Anthony, who is charged in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, continued Tuesday as attorneys removed several people from the viable jury pool.

Casey Anthony case edges closer to a juryupdated: Mon May 16 2011 22:12:00

Jury selection in the Casey Anthony case continued Monday as five more people were added to the viable jury pool, bringing the start of the highly anticipated murder trial one step closer.

Highlights of Casey Anthony: Week 1updated: Mon May 16 2011 22:12:00

Did you miss any of the first week of the Casey Anthony trial? Here's Vinnie Politan with the best moments.

Days ahead of trial's start, jury in Casey Anthony still not settledupdated: Mon May 16 2011 11:11:00

Jury selection in the Casey Anthony murder trial continued Saturday afternoon following the rejection of nine potential jurors, including one man who posted to his Facebook account that he had a "title, cover and all" ready for a book about the case.

Anthony to blame post-traumatic stress?updated: Mon May 16 2011 11:11:00

Casey Anthony appears to be shaping her defense around the allegations of physical and sexual abuse by her family.

Effort to pick jury in Casey Anthony murder trial extends to weekendupdated: Fri May 13 2011 22:19:00

After another marathon session of questioning about everything from their news-watching habits to criminal records, the Florida jury that could decide Casey Anthony's fate started rounding into shape Friday.

Dodging jury duty for Casey Anthonyupdated: Fri May 13 2011 22:19:00

From pets to money, the list of excuses is endless when it comes to dodging jury duty.

Caylee Anthony murder case captivatesupdated: Fri May 13 2011 16:15:00

HLN's Nancy Grace looks into the case against Casey Anthony, charged with murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee.

Anthony lawyer raises 'sexual abuse' as potential 'mitigating' factorupdated: Fri May 13 2011 16:15:00

While questioning prospective jurors, Casey Anthony's defense team hinted Thursday that "a history of sexual abuse" may have explained their client's behavior after she allegedly killed her 2-year-old daughter then failed to alert authorities.

Prospective Casey Anthony jurors cite hardshipupdated: Fri May 13 2011 15:06:00

After a second day of jury selection in the Casey Anthony murder trial, more prospective jurors facing weeks and possibly months away from home, family, work and school have been excused.

Judge rejects batch of potential jurors in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Wed May 11 2011 07:09:00

A Florida judge dismissed a batch of potential jurors in the Casey Anthony murder trial Tuesday because several members had discussed the case in the jury room.

Will Casey Anthony testify?updated: Wed May 11 2011 07:09:00

There is growing speculation alleged "tot mom" murderer, Casey Anthony, may testify. HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell reports.

Casey Anthony wipes away tears as jury selection beginsupdated: Tue May 10 2011 09:38:00

Casey Anthony broke into tears Monday as a judge read potential jurors the indictment accusing the Florida mother of killing her 2-year-old daughter and then lying to law enforcement authorities.

Day 1 of Casey Anthony's trialupdated: Tue May 10 2011 09:38:00

Take a look at the best of Day 1 of Jury Selection in the Casey Anthony trial. Vinnie Politan reports.

Judge: Casey Anthony's parents can be at trial, over her objectionupdated: Fri May 06 2011 18:27:00

Over the objection of their daughter, the parents of Casey Anthony will be allowed in the courtroom when she goes on trial for the murder of her toddler daughter, a Florida judge ruled Friday.

Casey Anthony defense wants parents kept out of courtroomupdated: Fri May 06 2011 14:47:00

A lawyer for Casey Anthony said Thursday in a court filing that he doesn't want the parents of the accused child killer in the courtroom during her first-degree murder trial.

Retracing Casey Anthony's stepsupdated: Fri May 06 2011 14:47:00

HLN's Vinnie Politan retraces Casey Anthony's steps in the 31 days she waited to report her daughter missing.

Judge: Jury can consider chloroform evidence in trial of motherupdated: Fri Apr 29 2011 06:19:00

A Florida judge ruled Wednesday that the jury in the upcoming trial of Casey Anthony can hear testimony that chloroform, a potentially fatal substance, was detected in the trunk of the woman's car.

Evidence approved in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Fri Apr 29 2011 06:19:00

The judge in the Casey Anthony trial has ruled the jury will see the chloroform evidence. Is it a blow to her defense?

Judge: Jury can consider stain in trunk of Casey Anthony's carupdated: Fri Apr 22 2011 13:13:00

A Florida judge ruled Thursday that the jury in the upcoming trial of Casey Anthony can consider a stain found in the trunk of the woman's car -- where, prosecutors allege, she stashed her dead 2-year-old daughter.

Judge rebuffs bid to bar cameras at Casey Anthony's jury selectionupdated: Sat Apr 16 2011 08:46:00

A lawyer for Casey Anthony, the Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old child, pushed Friday to prohibit cameras at jury selection for his client's upcoming trial -- a motion that the presiding judge said he would have to consider, but was not likely to support.

Judge throws out inmate's motions in Casey Anthony murder caseupdated: Wed Apr 06 2011 17:08:00

Enough is enough, a Florida judge said Wednesday, barring a Michigan inmate with no standing from filing any more motions in the Casey Anthony murder case.

Judge in Anthony case calls for comityupdated: Sat Apr 02 2011 11:30:00

In a rare display of courtroom ire, the usually even-keeled judge in the Casey Anthony case admonished lawyers for both sides to lower their voices and conduct themselves in a more professional manner.

Judge rules on motions as murder suspect Anthony appears in courtupdated: Mon Nov 29 2010 19:26:00

The judge in the murder trial of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter ruled Monday that defense attorneys do not have to give prosecutors contracts, billing and expense records of their expert witnesses.

Judge allows 911 tapes in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 06:18:00

Prosecutors can play tapes of 911 calls made by Florida murder suspect Casey Anthony's mother after she learned her granddaughter was missing, a judge ruled Thursday.

911 tapes allowed in Casey Anthony trialupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 06:18:00

A judge ruled that 911 calls made by Casey Anthony's mother will be permitted as evidence in the case.

Prosecutors reveal legal reasons they believe Casey Anthony should dieupdated: Thu May 13 2010 21:58:00

Florida prosecutors on Thursday revealed a list of reasons they're seeking the death penalty against Casey Anthony, who is charged with killing her daughter, Caylee.

Casey Anthony still may face deathupdated: Thu May 13 2010 21:58:00

Judge says Anthony will face the possibility of the death penalty in her murder trial. HLN's Christi Paul has details.

Judge: Death penalty not sexist in Anthony caseupdated: Thu May 13 2010 08:47:00

Casey Anthony will face the death penalty, a Florida judge ruled, rejecting defense arguments that capital punishment in her murder case was sexist and unduly harsh.

Out-of-town jury to hear Anthony murder caseupdated: Mon May 10 2010 18:07:00

Jurors from another Florida community will be brought to Orlando for Casey Anthony's murder trial, a judge ruled Monday.

Out-of-town jury to hear Anthony caseupdated: Mon May 10 2010 18:07:00

Will Casey Anthony get a fair trial if jurors are chosen from outside Orlando? HLN's Richelle Carey has Your Views.

Judge takes himself off Anthony caseupdated: Tue Apr 20 2010 17:10:00

The judge in Casey Anthony's murder trial took himself off the case Monday after the defense contended he was biased against her.

Casey Anthony judge removes himselfupdated: Tue Apr 20 2010 17:10:00

Judge Stan Strickland steps down from the Casey Anthony case after her defense accuses him of being biased.

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