Casey Anthony was found NOT GUILTY Tuesday afternoon at 2:15 p.m (eastern standard time) for murdering her 2-year old daughter back in 2008. After more than 10 hours of deliberating, a Florida jury found Casey Anthony NOT GUILTY of first degree murder charge, which is the charge of aggravated abuse of child and of aggravated manslaughter of a child.
Casey Anthony With Daughter Caylee Marie Anthony
Caylee Hugging Her Mother
Anthony, who broke down in tears during the verdict was found guilty on 4 misdemeanor counts of providing law enforcement with false information. Each count will carry out one year each in prison, which is the total of 4 years in prison.
Casey Anthony With Her Defense Team
Casey's Defense Team Hugging Each Other
Court spokesperson Karen Levey stated to reporters that all 12 jurors decline to address the media. Levey said "They are not interested," and also the jurors response was an "unequivocal no." Levey goes on to say, "Judge Perry has withheld the release of their names at this point." "While the family may never know what happened to Caylee Marie Anthony, they now have closure for this chapter of their life," said Casey's family attorney, Mark Lippman, on behalf of George and Cindy Anthony (Casey's parents), and her brother Lee Anthony. Lippman adds "They will begin the process of rebuilding their lives."
Cindy And George Anthony Parent Leaving Courtroom
Anthony's lawyer Jose Baez later addressed the media with some comments about the case. "There are no winners in this case," Baez said. "Caylee has passed on far, far too soon." Baez says that he was motivated by seeking justice for both Caylee and Casey Anthony these past three years. "Casey did not murder Cayle, Baez said. "Its that simple." "And today, our system of justice has not dishonored her memory by a false conviction."
Casey Anthony Hugs Her Attorney Jose Baez
State attorney for the 9th District Lawon Lamar stated "we're disappointed with the verdict today and surprised, because we know the facts." "I never, ever criticize a jury." Lamar said the jury task is to decide what to believe. He goes on and commended the prosecuting team. He said proving the case was hard, due to Caylee's remains were skeletal when it was discovered and lacked any chemical evidence. "This was a dry-bones case," Lamar said. "....The delay in recovering little Caylee's remains worked to our considerable
disadvantage."
Lawson Lamar Addresses Media
The prosecuting team did not speak at Lamar's news conference. However, the Anthony family stated "Despite the baseless defense chosen by Casey Anthony, the family believes that the jury made a fair decision based on the evidence presented, the testimony presented, the scientific information presented and the rules that were given to them."
Prosecution Team
Casey Anthony, is due back in court at 9 a.m on Thursday Morning for sentencing by Orange County Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr.
Watch Casey and her father's verdict reaction below:
sidenote: At the end of the day, Caylee Anthony is gone and will never come back. Did this little girl get justice... You be the judge. Vote below:
