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stigation into Michael Jackson's death? Sources confirm
Jackson's private doctor gave the music iconthe powerful anesthetic
within 24 hours of Jackson's sudden death. And we learn Dr. Conrad
Murraylegally obtained propofol at a Las Vegas pharmacy the feds
and Vegas police raided within the last72 hours. Although the
release of the final autopsy results is on hold pending further
investigation,will propofol end up in that report? (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
11:58 AM ET - Another search by feds and Vegas police in the
death of music icon Michael Jackson.This time at a Las Vegas
pharmacy believed to be connected to Jackson's private doctor. A
sourcesays Dr. Conrad Murray obtained powerful anesthetic propofol
at the Vegas pharmacy. Are policeclosing in on Michael Jackson's
private doctor? (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
3:47 PM ET - Just one day after law enforcement asks the Los
Angeles County Coroner's office tohold off on releasing their
report on Michael Jackson's death, the feds raid a Las Vegas
pharmacy. Asearch warrant previously executed at the Vegas clinic
of Jackson's private doctor, Dr. ConradMurray, led investigators to
this Las Vegas pharmacy and it's not far from Dr. Murray's clinic.
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
3:20 PM ET - Los Angeles Judge Mitchell Beckloff appoints a
Guardian ad Litem for MichaelJackson's 3 children. Attorney
Margaret Lodise of law firm Sacks, Glazier, Franklin Lodise
willrepresent Michael Jr., Paris and Prince in all matters
concerning the Jackson estate, etc. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
12:57 PM ET - The investigation intensifies surrounding the
sudden death of music superstarMichael Jackson. A source tells CNN
police have executed a search warrant at a Las Vegaspharmacy. More
than a dozen officers and DEA agents were spotted inside Applied
Pharmacy. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, August 10, 2009
6:20 PM ET - A hearing regarding Michael Jackson's music empire
is just ending in a Los Angelescourtroom. The judge says he will
appoint an attorney to represent Jackson's 3 children. But it
willbe another week before the judge will sign off on contracts
between concert promoter AEG andmerchandiser Bravado. The judge has
already approved a contract between Jackson's estate, AEGand
Columbia Pictures concerning Jackson's final concert rehearsal
videos. 80 hours of video werecaptured by photographers hired by
AEG and the hope is to make it into a movie to hit the bigscreen
this fall. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
5:03 PM ET - Although the Los Angeles County Coroner's office
confirms completing a "thoroughand comprehensive" report on Michael
Jackson's death, it will remain under seal...for now. LAPDrequested
the report not be released because of the ongoing investigation.
More importantly,investigators don't want the cause and manner of
death released because it may tip their hand. Lawenforcement is
looking into possible charges connected to Jackson's June 25 death.
(From StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
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3:41 PM ET - The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has
completed its findings into the death ofmusic superstar Michael
Jackson. The big question now is when those results will be
released. Thecoroner's office was previously set to release autopsy
results but that was put on hold pendingfurther investigation by
multiple law enforcement agencies into Jackson's sudden death.
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2:54 PM ET - After we questioned many nights on our show why
Michael Jackson's children do nothave their own lawyer, an LA judge
is now considering appointing them an attorney. The judge sayshe
will delay a ruling on potential multi-million dollar business
deals for Jackson's estate while hedecides what's in the best
interest of Jackson's 3 children. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
1:30 PM ET - A hearing is underway in a Los Angeles courtroom
over control of Michael Jackson'smusic empire. Katherine Jackson is
objecting to a series of deals made by executors of
Jackson'sestate, including a planned documentary about Jackson's
last months before his sudden death. Thejudge ordered both sides to
have discussions while he considers Katherine Jackson's
objections.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Friday, August 7, 2009
1 PM ET - As both sides gear up for the next hearing concerning
Michael Jackson's empire, an LAjudge is set to approve several
business agreements, including a movie deal centered
aroundJackson's last concert rehearsals before his sudden death.
Attorneys for Katherine Jackson andlawyers for the executors of
Michael Jackson's estate are set to be in court Monday, Aug. 10. We
willbring you all the developments from inside the Los Angeles
courtroom. (From Stacey Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
3:18 PM ET - Will Michael Jackson be posthumously awarded a
Nobel Peace Prize? A group ofJackson fans launched an online
petition drive to nominate the singer for next year's Nobel
PeacePrize for his "lifelong effort to help better global
conditions for children." Meanwhile reports emergea deal to turn
Michael Jackson's last concert rehearsals into a movie is waiting
final approval by anLA judge at an upcoming hearing on August 10.
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
4 PM ET - At an important hearing Monday concerning Michael
Jackson's estate, Superior CourtJudge Mitchell Beckloff officially
admitted Michael Jackson's 2002 will for probate. While
KatherineJackson and the executors of the estate have been battling
over control of Jackson's empire, bothsides have not objected to
the terms of the will. The judge's order starts a 120 day clock for
the willto be probated. The will places Michael Jackson's assets
into a trust which is believed to split hisfortune between his
mother, his three children and undisclosed charities.
Monday, August 3, 2009
5:55 PM ET - The hearing over Michael Jackson's empire and
custody of his children has ended forthe day. The judge is
considering Katherine Jackson's motion to depose the executors of
MichaelJackson's estate under oath. Katherine Jackson's lawyers
want more information from the executors,including their previous
business dealings with the late King of Pop, to determine whether
they areadequate to administer the estate. In the meantime, the
executors will continue to be special
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administrators of the estate for another 60 days. The next
hearing is set for Monday, Aug.10.
5 PM ET - We've just obtained private home video of Michael
Jackson and his children. It's an insidelook at Jackson playing
with his kids, singing, dancing and celebrating their birthdays.
Tune intonight, 8pm ET, to see the compelling, personal Michael
Jackson home videos. (From StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
3 PM ET - Katherine Jackson will get copies of Michael Jackson's
contracts with the promoter of hisplanned concert tour. The
contracts have been a bone of contention between Katherine Jackson
theexecutors of her son's estate. Mrs. Jackson has agreed to keep
the contract provisions confidential.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy
Grace Producer)
2:45 PM ET - After a 1 hour and 40 minute recess, a hearing
inside a Los Angeles courtroom overMichael Jackson's estate and
custody of his children is set to resume. At issue now will be
motions byKatherine Jackson over control of her last son's music
empire, estimated in Jackson's 2002 will at$500 million. Katherine,
LaToya, Rebbie and Randy Jackson are all inside the courtroom.
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1 PM ET - Katherine Jackson gets permanent custody of Michael
Jackson's 3 children. A judgeappointing grandmother Katherine the
permanent guardian of 12 year old Michael Joseph Jr. and 11year old
Paris Katherine Jackson. Both children signed consents to the
agreement. Another hearingis set for Oct. 2 to follow up on some
remaining guardianship issues. The judge also gives
KatherineJackson the full amount of allowance she requested.
Jackson's children will receive 83.5% of theallowance requested on
their behalf. The judge turned down money on one item ruled
excessive. Theallowance amount was not disclosed and the order
remains sealed. Another hearing on theallowance matter is set for
Jan 11. Katherine Jackson is in court today along with children
Rebbie,LaToya and Randy. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Noon ET - A hearing is underway in a Los Angeles courtroom
concerning Michael Jackson's estateand a custody agreement
concerning his children. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Friday, July 31, 2009
3:21 PM ET - Sources connected to the Michael Jackson death
probe reveal Dr. Conrad Murray,Jackson's private doctor, is the
central focus of a federal investigation. Although authorities
havesubpoenaed records of multiple doctors who treated Jackson, a
source reveals Dr. Murray is the"only one we're looking at". We
also learn investigators found numerous prescription drugs
inJackson's Holmby Hills mansion. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
8:19 PM ET - Search warrants from Las Vegas raids connected to
Michael Jackson's private doctorreveal investigators were searching
for evidence of the powerful anesthetic Propofol. We also
learnJackson allegedly had about 19 aliases he used to get
prescriptions. The warrants also suggestinvestigators believe
Jackson was 'an addict'.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
5:03 PM ET - With custody of Michael Jackson's 3 children
resolved, pending a judge's approval, thebattle of Jackson's empire
heats up. Katherine Jackson is set to square off with the executors
of herlate son's estate. While her lawyer says Katherine Jackson
has no desire to "re-write" her son's will,she does want to be more
closely involved with business decisions concerning Michael
Jackson'sestate. As far as we know, a court hearing is still set
for Monday. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
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Grace Producer)
2:05 PM ET - Lawyers for Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe
announce they will present theircustody agreement to a Los Angeles
judge, expecting approval. Katherine Jackson will be theguardian of
Michael Jackson's 3 children. Debbie Rowe will have visitation with
Jackson's 2 oldestchildren. The amount of visitation will be
determined by a psychologist both parties agree on. Theannouncement
confirms no money will exchange hands and reveals Rowe will
continue to receivespousal support payments previously set up
between her and Michael Jackson. In a statement bothparties say
"Mrs. Jackson and the family are pleased this matter is resolved
and was handled in acaring, thoughtful and courteous manner by the
parties and their representatives. We were allunited in our goals
to do what is best for Michael's wonderful children, and both Mrs.
Jackson andDebbie Rowe were on the exact same page." (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
12:56 PM ET - Debbie Rowe and Katherine Jackson have reached an
agreement concerning custodyof Michael Jackson's 3 children. A
source tells CNN Katherine Jackson will get full custody andDebbie
Rowe will get visitation. No money is involved in the deal. An
official announcement on theagreement is expected shortly. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
5:23 PM ET - Lawyers for Michael Jackson's mother have filed
court motions seeking more criticalinformation from the special
administrators of Jackson's estate. According to the
documents,Katherine Jackson's lawyers want to interview the
executors and comb over their records. Astatement from Katherine
Jackson's lawyer says grandmother Katherine is not trying to
rewrite herson's will and is only looking out for the best interest
of Michael Jackson's 3 children and his legacy.(From Stacey Newman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
3:55 PM ET - According to court documents, Michael Jackson's
private doctor was in seriousfinancial straits before he took a
$150,000 a month job working for the music superstar. Dr.
ConradMurray had nearly $435,000 in judgments and liens against him
over the past 2 years. At the timeMurray had practices in Las Vegas
and Houston. His patients were surprised when he announced hewas
leaving to work with the music icon. Dr. Murray has been the target
of multiple searches by lawenforcement. A source reveals Murray
administered the powerful anesthetic, Diprivan, thatauthorities
believe killed Jackson. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
3:31 PM ET - A DEA spokesman says investigators are "looking for
a lot of things" during searches ofthe home and office of Michael
Jackson's private doctor. Although the warrants are sealed, the
DEAconfirms documents and computer records are among the items they
are interested in. This makes itat least the 4th raid connected to
Dr. Conrad Murray. Are investigators closing in on Jackson'sprivate
doctor and will criminal charges be next? (From Stacey Newman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
1:32 PM ET - DEA agents, LAPD and Las Vegas police are executing
search warrants at the LasVegas home and office of Michael
Jackson's private doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray. The raids come onthe
heels of sources revealing to CNN that Dr. Murray gave Jackson the
powerful sedative, Diprivan,that authorities believe killed
Jackson. Murray's lawyer just released a statement saying "It's a
wasteof time responding to all these timed 'leaks' from 'anonymous'
sources. I feel like a horse swattingflies. Everyone needs to take
a breath and wait for these long delayed toxicology results. I have
nodoubt they want to make a case -- for goodness sakes, its Michael
Jackson! But things tend to shakeout when all the facts are made
known, and I'm sure that will happen here as well." (From
Stacey
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Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, July 27, 2009
7:38 PM ET - Sources confirm to CNN the drug authorities believe
Dr. Conrad Murray gave MichaelJackson, resulting in his death, was
the powerful sedative Diprivan, a.k.a. Propofol. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
7 PM ET - Big development! CNN confirms from a source inside the
Michael Jackson investigationthat Jackson's private doctor, Dr.
Conrad Murray, administered the powerful drug that killedJackson.
Murray and his lawyers are not commenting on this report. The
autopsy results are set tobe released this week. (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
5:55 PM ET - We've heard about potential security breaches
concerning Michael Jackson's deathcertificate. Now investigators
are looking into possible leaks from inside the Los Angeles
Countycoroner's office. This, after in-depth details about
Jackson's body emerged in the days after hissudden death. The
sheriff is working a preliminary inquiry to determine whether there
will be a fullscale investigation. Reports reveal Jackson's death
certificate was accessed hundreds of times.(From Stacey Newman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
5:06 PM ET - Are biological mom Debbie Rowe and Katherine
Jackson working on an agreementbehind closed doors concerning
Michael Jackson's 3 children? According to Jackson family
attorneyLondell McMillan, there will be an announcement on the
matter very soon. McMillan says he isconfident both sides can reach
an agreement before the scheduled Aug. 3 hearing. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Friday, July 24, 2009
5:29 PM ET - Will one big paper trail lead to manslaughter
charges in the sudden death of musicsuperstar Michael Jackson? As
the investigation reportedly leans more and more towards
homicide,search warrants indicate reams of documents could be key
in the Jackson death probe. With e-mails,letters, and FedEx
information seized by law enforcement, will this and other
information in Dr.Conrad Murray's files reveal an abuse of
prescription drugs ultimately leading to Jackson's death?Sources
also reveal the late King of Pop used several aliases to get
prescriptions. Will any of the fakenames show up in the files of
several doctors authorities are reportedly investigating? (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2:36 PM ET - The private doctor with Michael Jackson the day the
music superstar died has nowbecome the focus of a death
investigation. According to search warrants that cleared the way
for theDEA, LAPD and Houston police to swarm Dr. Conrad Murray's
office and his storage unit,investigators were on the hunt for
evidence of manslaughter. The multi-law enforcement agencieszeroed
in on the two Houston locations for hours and here's just a few of
the laundry list of itemsthey seized:
-Rolodex cards
-Fed Ex info
-E-mails
-Storage receipts
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-Multiple computer hard drives and a forensic image from a
separate business computer
-2 vials of drugs, including appetite suppressants and a muscle
relaxant
-Notices from the IRS
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursdsy, July 23, 2009
5:02 PM ET - Reports are the Jackson family will file a wrongful
death lawsuit regardless of whathappens in the criminal
investigation. The Jackson's have openly called Michael Jackson's
death foulplay and reportedly they want justice. Meantime, lawyers
for Michael Jackson's estate have asked anLA judge to approve
allowance for the main beneficiaries in Jackson's will, his 3
children and theirgrandmother Katherine Jackson. A hearing is set
for Aug.3. Dollar amounts have not been disclosedat this time.
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
3:21 PM ET - The probe into Michael Jackson's death is heating
up. Investigators are now searchingfor evidence of manslaughter.
This according to a lawyer for Michael Jackson's private doctor
whoconfirms detectives have raided Dr. Conrad Murray's Houston
office. And now reports areinvestigators want to meet with Murray
for a 3rd time. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy GraceProducer)
1:34 PM ET - The investigation surrounding Michael Jackson's
sudden death intensifies. We havejust confirmed the DEA and LAPD
raiding the Houston, Texas office of the private doctor withJackson
the day the music icon collapses at his Holmby Hills home. A
spokesperson for Dr. ConradMurray's lawyer says they were "caught
off guard" by the surprise search, but will fully cooperatewith
investigators. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
6:25 PM ET - Has the secret location of Michael Jackson's body
been found? Reports emergeJackson's body is now under tight
security at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Butburial plans appear to be on hold. The Jackson family is still
reportedly squabbling over the latemusic icon's final resting
place. Meantime, father Joe Jackson denies abusing or beating his
son.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, July 20, 2009
5:42 PM ET - A senior law enforcement source tell the LA Times
that Jackson's death is unlikely toresult in murder charges against
any of his doctors. The official says 3 weeks into the
case,investigators from the LAPD, the county coroner's office, the
DA's office and the DEA remain "so faraway" from concluding their
investigation. The source admits that if the toxicology report
indicatesJackson's death was caused by propofol, the dangerous drug
reportedly found in Jackson's bedroom,that prosecutors could bring
charges against doctors or others involved in giving him the drug.
Theofficial tells the LA Times prosecutors have discussed a range
of possible charges in that scenario"all the way up to involuntary
manslaughter". Jackson's doctors could also face charges for
usingfake names on prescriptions or for illegally supplying Jackson
with medication, such as in the case ofAnna Nicole Smith. (From
Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
4:58 PM ET - California Attorney General Jerry Brown told
Reuters his office has run dozens ofdoctors' names, some of them
thought to be aliases, through its prescription drug database to
aidpolice investigating Jackson's death. Brown admitted they've
found some things, but noted its "earlyon" and refused to
elaborate. Brown's office monitors all over-the-counter
prescription transactionsin California, using a database that
contains the name of each doctor, patient, medication, andquantity.
(From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
4:30 PM ET - In an interview with ABC news, father Joe Jackson
claims he never "beat" his popsuperstar son. Joe goes on to claim
that everyone spanked their kids when they did wrong, and
momKatherine spanked Jackson more than he did. Joe Jackson has
previously admitted to whippingJackson with a switch and belt, but
says he has no regrets about how he raised his son. MichaelJackson
in the past has said he was "terrified" to be near his father.
(From Matt Zarrell, Nancy GraceProducer)
3:41 PM ET - The LAPD is denying a report from TMZ.com that
authorities are already treatingJackson's death as a homicide case.
The website claims, through law enforcement sources, that thefocus
of the homicide probe is Michael Jackson's cardiologist, Dr. Conrad
Murray. TMZ says sourcestell them that there is already plenty of
powerful evidence linking Dr. Murray as the person whoadministered
the drug to Jackson that ultimately killed him. A spokesperson with
the LAPD says as ofnow it is not a homicide investigation, and they
don't know where the website was getting theirinformation from.
(From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, July 13, 2009
6:30 PM ET - Has a custody deal for Michael Jackson's children
been already reached? The Britishtabloid The Mirror reports
Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe have come to an agreement
underwhich Rowe would not pursue custody of the children, in
exchange for visitation...and a guaranteethat Joe Jackson is not
involved in raising the children. Sources tell the Mirror that as
part of thearrangement, Rowe would not identify herself to the
children as their mother, but as a family friend.Both sides refuse
to comment on the unconfirmed report. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy
GraceProducer)
3:52 PM ET - In an exclusive interview with the British tabloid
News of the World, Michael Jackson'ssister LaToya allegedly claims
Michael was murdered. LaToya allegedly claims it was not just
oneperson involved, but a conspiracy of people who teamed together
to get Michael's money. La Toyaallegedly states Jackson was fed a
series of addictive drugs to keep him submissive and controlled,was
kept from his family by manipulative people who blocked their
visits, and was robbed of 2million cash and gems as he was dying.
La Toya also reportedly goes through the scene at Jackson'shome
when she arrived, describing multiple oxygen tanks, empty pill
bottles, and 2 bags full ofprescription drugs inside the home. HLN
cannot confirm LaToya Jackson's comments. (From MattZarrell, Nancy
Grace Producer)
2:24 PM ET - TMZ reports that as far back as 1993, Michael
Jackson was allegedly using aliases toobtain prescription drugs for
himself. According Joe Jeszeck, an employee at Neverland
Ranch,Jackson would ask him to go to a pharmacy and pick up
prescriptions for him, sometimes theprescriptions were in someone
else's name. Jeszneck tells TMZ some pharmacies wouldn't releasethe
medication to him since the medications were not in his name.
Jackson would then reportedly
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call the doctor and have the name changed to the employee who
was picking the medication up.(From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Friday, July 10, 2009
5:01 PM ET - CNN obtains a secret document revealing Michael
Jackson took up to 40 Xanax pills anight. The 2004 document points
to a potential history of drug use by the music icon.
Formerbodyguards told Santa Barbara County sheriffs that Jackson
asked his employees to fill prescriptionsfor him in their names.
Jackson even traveling to doctors in other states to get his hands
on drugs.The confidential document names 5 doctors in California,
New York and Florida. This as theinvestigation into Jackson's
sudden death ramps up. Authorities confirm the probe can turn into
acriminal case. Sources reveal multiple subpoenas were issued to
doctors. (From Stacey Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
1:39 PM ET - Sources tell CNN Janet Jackson attempted an
intervention two years ago to help herbrother, Michael Jackson.
Sister Janet was concerned after visiting the music icon in 2007,
reachingout to her brothers for assistance. But the attempt failed.
Michael Jackson refusing, even orderingsecurity guards to not let
the family in, and turning down calls from his own mother
Katherine,named guardian of his 3 children in his will. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
5:59 PM ET - Michael Jackson's longtime dermatologist breaks his
silence about Jackson's medicalhistory among other things. Dr.
Arnold Klein told ABC's "Good Morning America" Jackson battledlupus
and vitiligo, forcing the music superstar to even out his skin tone
because he was developingsevere speckles. Dr. Klein also denied
giving Jackson dangerous drugs or being on the list of doctorsthe
LAPD is investigating. Klein is also sparking controversy after he
refused to rule out he may bethe biological father of Jackson's
children. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:29 PM ET - Following a star-studded memorial fit for the King
of Pop, we're learning more aboutMichael Jackson's condition at the
time of his sudden death. Sources tell CNN Michael Jackson'sarms
were riddled with marks and his veins collapsed, adding even more
questions about the roledrugs may have played in the music
superstar's unexpected death. According to a source, the trackmarks
found on Jackson's arms are consistent with regular IV drug use.
Numerous prescriptiondrugs were found in Jackson's Holmby Hills
home, reportedly including the powerful sedative,Diprivan.
Toxicology results, the county coroner says are necessary to
confirm cause of death, aren'texpected for at least another week.
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
5 PM ET - The Jackson family is now at the Beverly Wilshire
Hotel for a private reception followingMichael Jackson's public,
televised memorial at Staples Center. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
4:42 PM ET - Now that Michael Jackson's public memorial is over
the big question is where will theKing of Pop be laid to rest? CNN
is working to confirm that now, stay tuned for more details.
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
3:46 PM ET - The Jackson family, including Michael Jackson's 3
children and his brothers and
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sisters, took the stage to thank the world for their support and
love to conclude today's memorialservice at Staples Center in Los
Angeles. Jackson's brothers then wheeled out his casket to
hisnumber one hit "Man in the Mirror". (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
Grace Producer)
3:35 PM ET - Friends, members of the Jackson family and dozens
of children gather together onstage to sing "Heal The World",
written by Michael Jackson. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
2:55 PM ET - Longtime Jackson friend Brooke Shields tearfully
took to the stage reminiscing abouther friendship with the late
music star who Shields met at just 13 years old. Brother
JermaineJackson gave an emotional tribute singing his brother's
favorite song "Smile". All the Jacksonbrothers are wearing their
brother's signature one glove look. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
2:37 PM ET - John Mayer has taken the stage at Michael Jackson's
memorial playing a guitar riff of"Human Nature". (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2:29 PM ET - Reverend Al Sharpton took the stage at Staples
Center to preach about MichaelJackson's persistence and talent
breaking down color barriers. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
2:25 PM ET - Oscar winner and singer Jennifer Hudson is center
stage belting out a cover of "WillYou Be There" at the Jackson
memorial. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2:18 PM ET - Stevie Wonder just paid tribute with a special song
for Michael Jackson "NeverDreamed You'd Leave in Summer" and
received a standing ovation as well as blown kisses from theJackson
family in the audience. Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson are now
addressing the crowd aboutJackson's global charity work. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2:11 PM ET - The first standing ovation came as Berry Gordy
called Michael Jackson the greateststar ever. A video tribute just
played consisting of a montage of Jackson music videos,
interviews,charity work and his many awards over his more than 4
decade music career. (From StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:58 PM ET - Motown founder Berry Gordy is paying his respects
to Michael Jackson saying the latemusic star was like a son to him.
Gordy is reminiscing about the Jackson 5, calling
Michael'sperformance "way beyond his years". (From Stacey Newman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
1:52 PM ET - Queen Latifah just left the stage paying her
respects to Michael Jackson with anoriginal poem by Maya Angelou.
Lionel Richie has now taken the stage singing gospel song "Jesus
IsLove". (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:42 PM ET - Mariah Carey has taken the stage at Michael
Jackson's memorial singing the Jackson 5signature hit "I'll Be
There". (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:40 PM ET - Michael Jackson's casket topped with large red
flowers has been rolled out,accompanied by some of his brothers, in
front of the stage at the Staples Center as a gospel choirsings.
The audience and mourners erupted in loud applause. (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy GraceProducer)
1:32 PM ET - Music legend Smokey Robinson took the stage at the
Michael Jackson memorial
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reading personal messages from Jackson friends who could not
attend today's service, includingNelson Mandela and Diana Ross,
named successor guardian of Jackson's 3 children. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1 PM ET - Michael Jackson's funeral procession has finally made
it to the Staples Center. Fans,celebrities and family friends are
now making their way to their seats. Several large
floralarrangements are lining the blue stage and a large screen
with Michael Jackson's photo, plus year ofbirth to year of death,
is hanging above the stage. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
12:41 PM ET - The hearse carrying Michael Jackson' body,
followed closely behind by the Jacksonfamily motorcade, is now
making its way to Staples Center for the public memorial. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
12:16 PM ET - Thousands of fans are lining up at Staples Center
with their tickets and wristbands tomourn Michael Jackson. Security
is extremely tight and fans are penning messages on a
makeshifttribute board located outside the Los Angeles arena. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
12:06 PM ET - Michael Jackson's body will be at Staples Center
as 20,000, including family andfriends, will remember the King of
Pop during a public, globally televised memorial. Jackson's
familyand closest friends are now at the Hollywood Hills' Forest
Lawn cemetery for a private "gathering".(From Stacey Newman, Nancy
Grace Producer)
Monday, July 6, 2009
4:10 PM ET - We have our first glimpse of some of the big names
who will participate in the MichaelJackson memorial Tuesday at
Staples Center in Los Angeles. A Jackson family
spokespersonannounces Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Brooke
Shields, Stevie Wonder, Martin Luther King III,Smokey Robinson and
John Mayer are just a few of the stars scheduled to honor the King
of Pop.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2:45 PM ET - With 20,000 set to attend Michael Jackson's
memorial at Staples Center tomorrow,including celebrities and
Jackson family friends, one person who won't be in attendance is
Jackson'sex-wife Debbie Rowe. Rowe's attorney just released a
statement saying her presence would createan "unnecessary
distraction" so Rowe will continue to "celebrate Michael's memory
privately". Rowe,the biological mom of 2 of Jackson's children, has
yet to decide whether she will seek custody. (FromStacey Newman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
1:35 PM ET - A judge grants the executors named in Michael
Jackson's 2002 will control of the musicstar's assets. Another
hearing is set for Aug. 3. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Friday, July 3, 2009
7:41 PM ET - There's been a traffic jam of sorts on the internet
with fans hoping to get their handson tickets to Michael Jackson's
memorial at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Tuesday. At least half
abillion "hits" in the first 90 minutes on the website to register
for free tickets. With only 17,500tickets available in a random
drawing, at this point it appears gaining official entry to the
memorialis like winning a golden ticket. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
Grace Producer)
2:48 PM ET - AP is reporting the powerful sedative, Diprivan,
was found in Michael Jackson's home.It's the same drug, a nurse who
claims she worked with Jackson, says the music star begged for
tobattle insomnia. Manufacturer, AstraZeneca, tells CNN in a
statement, "It is neither indicated nor
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approved for use as a sleep aid". Diprivan is commonly used as
an anaesthetic during surgery. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
1:50 PM ET - Organizers for Michael Jackson's memorial at Los
Angeles' Staples Center nextTuesday, just announced at a news
conference fans who want to attend must register online for
alottery to win tickets. 17,500 tickets will be distributed. Fans
will be notified on Sunday whethertheir names have been pulled in
the random drawing. A family spokesman also says the Jacksonfamily
does not want people taking advantage of the memorial with
counterfeit tickets or scalpingtickets, which are free. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1 PM ET - The investigation surrounding Michael Jackson's sudden
death intensifies. The CaliforniaAttorney General confirms joining
the investigation, combing its narcotic enforcement
databasecontaining a list of doctors who prescribe controlled
substances. The database also keeps tabs on thequantity and receipt
of those substances. This, as sources reveal Jackson traveled with
a "mini-clinic"of sorts, when he toured during the 90's. The
"mini-clinic" consisted of an IV pole and ananesthesiologist who
medicated the music superstar, who allegedly battled insomnia.
(From StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
7:26 PM ET - A Los Angeles judge has delayed a custody hearing
concerning Jackson's children. Thehearing, which will decide if
Katherine Jackson can remain the children's temporary guardian,
isnow set for July 13. Will Debbie Rowe and/or her lawyer show up
in court to seek custody of 2 ofJackson's children? (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
6:45 PM ET - Debbie Rowe's lawyer announces she has not made a
final decision on seeking custodyof 2 of Michael Jackson's
children. But the lawyer did say a local report (KNBC), where
Rowerevealed she would go for custody, is accurate. In other words,
it's still unclear whether Rowe isgoing for custody or not. What we
do know for sure is Michael Jackson's 2002 will explicitly
cutsDebbie Rowe out. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
4:30 PM ET - We got the first glimpse of Michael Jackson
rehearsing just 2 days before he collapses.CNN exclusively obtains
video of the King of Pop staging his show at Los Angeles' Staples
Center.Jackson is vibrant and appears to be in great shape as he
hits all his signatures dance moves whilesinging his hit "They
Don't Care About Us". The video raises even more questions about
how themusic superstar went from performing at such a vigorous
level to collapsing then dying just 2 dayslater. (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1 PM ET - Michael Jackson's public memorial will take place on
Tuesday at the Staples Center in LosAngeles. The location is where
Jackson was wrapping up his final rehearsals for his series of
Londonfarewell concerts the night before he died. The arena seats
20,000 and the service is set to begin at10 a.m. (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
7:15 PM ET - A judge grants temporary control of thousands of
items at Neverland Ranch to MichaelJackson's mom. Lawyers for
executors of Jackson's will want the judge to nullify Katherine
Jackson'scourt order to take control of her son's assets. The judge
ruled there is no urgency to give theexecutors charge over the
Neverland possessions. Another hearing is set for Monday. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
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6 PM ET - After a lot of confusion and conflicting reports, a
newly hired spokesman for the Jacksonfamily confirms there are no
plans to hold a public or private viewing at Neverland Ranch.
Thefamily is making plans for a public memorial and will announce
them shortly. Jackson's will, releasedthis morning, does not
indicate where he wanted to be buried. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
1:15 PM ET - Michael Jackson's 2002 will has finally been filed
in court! The major headlines are:
-Jackson's entire estate given to Michael Jackson Family
Trust
-Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe is completely shut out of the
will
-3 executors are named to control the family trust, lawyer John
Branca, music exec. John McClainand family friend Barry Siegel
-Katherine Jackson named guardian of 3 kids, Diana Ross named
successor guardian
-Jackson estate estimated at $500 million in July, 2002
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1 PM ET - Was Michael Jackson trying desperately to get his
hands on a powerful sedative to battleinsomnia before his death? A
nutritionist and nurse practitioner who claims she worked with
Jacksonprior to his death, says the music star begged her for
Diprivan to induce sleep but she refused.Cherilyn Lee also claims 4
days before Jackson's death she received a frantic call the singer
was introuble and suggested he go to the hospital. Jackson
allegedly never followed her advice, going intocardiac arrest at
his Holmby Hills, California home. In response to the nurse's
account, Jacksonfamily attorney, Londell McMillan, says he doesn't
understand why someone would comment on aparticular drug they
haven't given Michael Jackson directly or seen the music star take.
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
6:15 PM ET - As thousands of fans gather at Harlem's Apollo
Theater to pay tribute to the King ofPop, some fans who bought
tickets for Michael Jackson's farewell concerts in London are
notcelebrating the promoter's suggestion on what to do with their
concert tickets. AEG is encouragingfans to keep their tickets as
memorabilia rather than asking for a full refund. The ticket was
inspiredand designed by Michael Jackson and is now being touted as
a "commemorative ticket". But manyfans who paid between 50 and 75
pounds for the London shows are calling it a desperate attempt
byAEG to keep money in their pockets. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
Grace Producer)
5:30 PM ET - Not only has a Michael Jackson will surfaced, but
it appears the document will be filedin court. Jackson family
attorney, L. Londell McMillan, says the family is aware of the
will. But thequestion now is how does this will affect court papers
filed by Katherine Jackson to control her lateson's empire? (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:45 PM ET - CNN confirms a Michael Jackson will has surfaced.
Jackson family attorney, L. LondellMcMillan, says he has seen a
2002 will that names certain people as executors of Michael
Jackson'sestate. McMillan says the will came up after Katherine
Jackson's court filings and could be one ofmany Michael Jackson
wills. All wills would have to be probated. Reports are two of the
executors ofthe 2002 will are one of Michael Jackson's lawyers and
a music executive. Meantime, Katherine
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Jackson named temporary administrator of Michael Jackson's
property to prevent third parties fromlooting her son's personal
property. McMillan confirms the Jackson family is gathering up all
of thelate music icon's property to make sure it's secure. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:30 PM ET - CNN confirms Michael Jackson's body will return to
his Neverland Ranch on Thursdaymorning for a public viewing on
Friday. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, June 29, 2009
7 PM ET - Some of the last photos of Michael Jackson rehearsing
for his London concerts havesurfaced. In the pictures, we see the
pop superstar staging his show at Los Angeles' Staples Center.The
photos show what appears to be a healthy, robust Jackson hitting
his signature moves with hisbackup dancers. Tune into tonight's
show to see some of the last images of the music superstarbefore
his death. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
6 PM ET - There's some activity at the Holmby Hills, California
home where Michael Jackson wasliving. Officials from the LAPD and
Coroner's office have been spotted on the scene. Meantime, at anews
conference today outside of the Jackson family's Los Angeles home,
Joe Jackson said there areno immediate plans for a funeral as the
family still has unanswered questions about MichaelJackson's death,
awaiting results from a second autopsy. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
3:30 PM ET - More court action from Michael Jackson's parents in
the wake of the music superstar'sdeath. Katherine and Joe Jackson
have filed a petition to control their late son's estate.
Thedocument says Katherine Jackson wants to ensure Jackson's three
children are the beneficiaries.With all these court petitions
emerging, the big question now is did Michael Jackson have a
will?(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2 PM ET - As questions swirl about what will happen to Michael
Jackson's 3 children, a Los Angelesjudge approves Katherine
Jackson's request for temporary guardianship. Katherine
Jackson'spetition argued the children should be in her care because
"the minors have no relationship withtheir biological mother" and
are "currently residing with paternal grandmother." So far, there
hasbeen no confirmation on record that the biological mother of two
of the children, Debbie Rowe, willfight for custody. (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Friday, June 26, 2009
7 PM ET - It could be awhile until we learn exactly what
happened to King of Pop Michael Jackson.The LA County Corner says
Jackson's cause of death has not been determined. More tests,
includingtoxicology, neuropathology and pulmonary have been ordered
and will take 4 to 6 weeks tocomplete. A 3 hour autopsy determined
there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body. Thecoroner
does confirm Jackson was taking prescription medications, but did
not identify them.Reports are Jackson was taking anti-anxiety meds
and painkiller Demerol. Michael Jackson's body isready to be
released to family as soon as they select a mortuary. Meantime,
LAPD just held a newsconference and announced they have set up a
more extensive 2nd interview with Jackson's personaldoctor, with
the pop star when he went into cardiac arrest. But cops did not
reveal the date or timeof the upcoming interview. We hear people
trying desperately to save Michael Jackson in a stunning911 call.
An unidentified man confirms Jackson's doctor was the only one on
scene when the musicsuperstar collapsed at his Holmby Hills,
California home. The 911 call reveals despite the doctor'sefforts
administering CPR before paramedics arrived on the scene, Jackson
remained unresponsive.Tune in to tonight's show, to hear the 911
call. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
4:30 PM:The LA County Coroner's office has delayed its news
conference at least one hour. Thepreliminary autopsy is complete
and the coroner has met with Michael Jackson's family in a
secretlocation. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
3:45 PM ET - We are awaiting a statement from the LA County
Coroner's Office on the tragic deathof music icon Michael Jackson.
An autopsy is underway at this very hour. The investigation
nowfocused on Jackson's rented mansion near Beverly Hills, where
the superstar went into cardiacarrest Thursday afternoon. Police
have interviewed Jackson's personal doctor, who was with the
popstar when he collapsed, but as of today they cannot find the
physician. Jackson's doctor's car wasseized by police early today
and the LAPD confirms the car may contain medications connected
tothe investigation. Reports emerging Jackson taking multiple
prescription drugs at the time of hisdeath. We will bring you
details from the coroner's news conference as soon as it happens.
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
5 PM ET - The murder trial for Caylee Anthony hasn't even
started yet and already there's reports ofa new book. A Texas
author has penned "Mommy's little girl" about the murder case and
accordingto the Orlando Sentinel, the book, not even on bookstore
shelves yet, is creating quite the outrage.People are apparently
angry about the title, the timing and complain the author is
profiting from thehorrific tragedy. The author claims the Anthonys
are not profiting from the book. (From StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
3 PM ET - The owner of the tattoo shop where Casey Anthony got
inked just weeks after Caylee wentmissing says she spoke briefly
about her little girl when she came to the Cast Iron tattoo shop.
But ina primetime exclusive on our show, owner, Danny Knight, said
tot mom explained Caylee was withher nanny. Anthony set up an
appointment to get another tattoo, promising to bring little
Cayleewith her, but that never materialized because tot mom ended
up behind bars. Prosecutors want totake photos of that "Bella Vita"
tattoo on Anthony's shoulder, presumably as evidence. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
6 PM ET - The State wants Casey Anthony to go on trial for check
fraud charges before she faces ajury on murder one. Prosecutors
filed a motion requesting that a trial date be set within the next
2months. Will the State play in court the surveillance video of tot
mom's shopping spree as she racksup clothes, beer, groceries and
lingerie for herself? All of it allegedly using her so-called
friend AmyHuizenga's checking account while Huizenga vacationed in
Puerto Rico.(From Stacey Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, June 22, 2009
3 PM ET - Casey Anthony's tattoos will apparently come into
evidence at her upcoming murder trial.The State filed a motion
requesting to take photos of a tattoo on tot mom's shoulder. Just
weeks afterher daughter, Caylee, went missing, an artist at local
Cast Iron Tattoo shop says Anthony came in for
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a new tattoo, "Bella Vida", the beautiful life. On a visit to
Cast Iron Tattoo shop last year, artiststhere told us they turned
over that sketch of Anthony's new tattoo to cops. (From Stacey
Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
Friday, June 19, 2009
4 PM ET - We know Oak Ridge Lab in Tennessee conducted "pizza"
decomposition testing in theCaylee Anthony murder case. But newly
released autopsy and forensic reports, also confirm OakRidge
performed decomposition testing of a squirrel. You may remember tot
mom Casey Anthonytold friends and family she ran over a squirrel,
possibly to explain the rancid smell in her car. But airsamples
confirmed it was the smell of human decomposition. Both
decomposition tests, the pizza andsquirrel, shoot down the
Anthonys' explanation for the smell in tot mom's car. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2 PM ET - Caylee Anthony's autopsy report confirms the little
girl's remains were so skeletonized,cause of death could not be
determined. No trauma was evident to the skeleton, but the report
doesconfirm duct tape was placed over the lower face and still
attached to head hair. The tape wasplaced over Caylee's mouth prior
to decomposition. According to the autopsy, all indications are
thebody was dumped in the heavily wooded area near the Anthony home
right after Caylee's death. Atone point, grandmother Cindy Anthony
said someone may have placed the body there after CaseyAnthony was
in jail. The autopsy report clearly debunking that theory. (From
Stacey Newman, NancyGrace Producer)
Noon ET - Caylee Anthony's autopsy report released. An Orange
County judge denied a motion bygrandparents George and Cindy
Anthony to restrict the release of the report, which they believe
willbe exploited and cause more anguish. The report is public
record now. (From Stacey Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
1 PM ET - We may learn as early as tomorrow whether Judge Stan
Strickland will allow the publicrelease of Caylee Anthony's autopsy
report. A hearing has been scheduled for 11 am on George andCindy
Anthony's motion to restrict disclosure of the report until it is
necessary for prosecutors tointroduce it as evidence in court. The
autopsy had been expected in the batch of discoverydocuments
released last week but Judge Strickland issued a temporary stay
until he could heararguments on the issue. The Anthonys' motion
claims that releasing the report would "cause greatanguish" for
them and that the "endless comment and speculation" on its findings
in the mediawould make their struggle with grief over their
granddaughter's death even more difficult than it hasbeen. The
Orlando Sentinel, one of the media organizations seeking the
release of the document,plans to have an attorney present tomorrow.
Casey Anthony, however, will not be transported fromjail to attend
the hearing according to a court administrator. (From Stephen
Loiaconi, Nancy GraceProducer)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
3 PM ET - It looks like the public may have to wait until Casey
Anthony's trial to see a jail videotapeof her reaction to learning
a child's remains had been found near her house, if we ever get to
see itat all. In his order today sealing the tape, Judge Stan
Strickland acknowledged that given thepretrial publicity in the
case, it is not unreasonable to fear that potential jurors could
see the videoand "develop a 'hardened' attitude in reference to the
defendant's guilt." Strickland also said thatmedia coverage of the
video's release would "most assuredly" be shown throughout Florida,
tainting
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any jury pool in the state, regardless of whether he grants the
defense's pending motion for achange of venue. He added that it is
still possible the tape will not even be shown to the jury at
trial.He then concluded that "it does not seem too great a
restraint to limit access to the video inquestion" and ordered that
it not be released to the media and the general public until
further orderof the court. (From Stephen Loiaconi, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
6:00 PM ET - Another day, another objection to Jose Baez's
attempts to obtain phone records frompotential witnesses in the
case. An attorney for Anthony Lazzaro filed a motion Friday to
quash thesubpoena Baez is seeking for his client's records, arguing
that it would be an invasion of his privacyto turn over information
covering the broad timeframe Baez has requested. Also filed on
Friday wasa defense motion indicating that Casey Anthony's
attorneys want to depose five more Orange CountyJail employees.
Prosecutors, meanwhile, objected to defense efforts to further
delay a ruling on therelease of the jail videotape of Casey
Anthony's reaction to the discovery of a child's remains.Despite
the defense claims that the delay is necessary to accommodate new
defense team memberAndrea Lyon, the state's motion suggests the
real purpose is to deflect attention from the evidenceagainst his
client with more "unsubstantiated and irrelevant propaganda" and
"endless histrionics"about government misconduct. Instead of
allowing the "circus-like atmosphere" of a hearing, theywant the
judge to rule based on the pleadings already filed on the issue.
(From Stephen Loiaconi,Nancy Grace Producer)
5:00 PM ET - On the anniversary of the last time Caylee
Anthony's grandparents saw her alive,George and Cindy Anthony were
speaking out on CBS's "The Early Show" this morning.
Afteracknowledging that this is a tough day for them, the interview
focused mainly on their efforts tocreate something positive from
their grief through the Caylee Marie Anthony Foundation.
CindyAnthony explained that the purpose of the organization will be
to provide support to families ofmissing children and help keep
their cases in the national media. When asked about comments
byRonald Cummings, the father of still-missing 5-year-old Haleigh
Cummings, that he didn't want theirhelp, Cindy said he made a
mistake and suggested that she was partly responsible for the
nationalattention that Haleigh's disappearance got because she
called reporters and urged them to cover thecase. (From Stephen
Loiaconi, Nancy Grace Producer)
3:30 PM ET - While George and Cindy Anthony were talking about
their granddaughter on CBS,their attorney Brad Conway appeared on
ABC's "Good Morning America" to discuss recentdevelopments in the
case. Conway flatly denied a claim made in discovery documents
released lastweek that Cindy told a blogger that she thought Casey
Anthony probably did something to Caylee.According to him, Cindy
did talk to blogger Sean Krause but some of the comments he
attributed toher were sent by someone else from a hacked email
account. While Conway acknowledged that heisn't aware of any theory
about what happened to Caylee that would rule out Casey Anthony as
asuspect, he did suggest that other people may have been involved
in the child's death. He didn'telaborate on who those people are or
exactly what their involvement might be, though. Conway
alsoexpressed disapproval of the decision by defense attorney Jose
Baez not to allow Casey Anthony tosee her parents due to fear of
recordings of those visits being released to the media. Conway
saidGeorge and Cindy Anthony would like to take any opportunity
they can to see their daughter. Also,defense attorney Linda
Kenny-Baden was on "The Today Show" on NBC this morning promoting
anew book co-written with husband Michael Baden, but she remained
cryptic when asked about theCaylee Anthony case. She deflected
questions about the significance of the one-year anniversary
ofCaylee's disappearance, prosecutors' decision to seek the death
penalty and when the trial mightactually begin, saying all of these
issues will be addressed in court. (From Stephen Loiaconi,
NancyGrace Producer)
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Monday, June 15, 2009
2:00 PM ET - Tomorrow will mark one year. One year since one
Orlando family went through theultimate tragedy. Tomorrow marks the
last day anyone saw Caylee Marie Anthony alive. A year agotoday,
June 15, 2008, the last known video showing the 2 year old toddler
alive, playing with hergreat grandfather on father's day. That day
was also the last day grandmother Cindy Anthony sawher little
granddaughter. The next day, George Anthony spotted tot mom as she
left with Caylee thatafternoon. He was the last person to see
Caylee alive besides tot mom Casey Anthony. Prosecutorsintend to
prove that shortly after that, Casey Anthony murdered her daughter
Caylee and left her ina wooded area of suburban drive just yards
from her own home. Anthony, now facing the deathpenalty, has
remained in jail since October, and continues to proclaim her
innocence from behindbars. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Friday, June 12, 2009
1:30 PM ET - Hundreds of pages of new evidence were released by
the State Attorney's office todayin the case against tot mom Casey
Anthony. The document include transcripts of grandparentsGeorge and
Cindy Anthony under oath, employment records for tot mom, and
transcripts of policeinterviews with witnesses. One interview that
may raise eyebrows is an interview orange countysheriff's
investigators did with tot mom's friend Michelle Murphy. In her
interview with cops,Murphy describes a phone conversation she had
with tot mom a year before Caylee vanished, whereAnthony talked
about getting herself committed. Murphy also told investigators
details about totmom's pregnancy after caylee was born, which
Anthony claimed ended in a miscarriage. (From MattZarrell, Nancy
Grace Producer)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
6 PM ET - Judge Stan Strickland has issued a temporary stay
after grandparents George and CindyAnthony filed a motion to stop
the autopsy results from being released as part of discovery.
Theautopsy results were expected to be released along with hundreds
of pages of documents in the caseagainst Casey Anthony. Strickland
will allow the media to present their argument as to why theresults
should be made public, while the Anthonys are hoping to avoid
"great anguish" that wouldcome with the details of Caylee's remains
being made available to the public. Hundreds of pages ofdocuments
are expected to be released in hours and grandparents George and
Cindy Anthony aretrying to stop some of the info from being
released, including the autopsy of little Caylee. In amotion filed
today by attorney Brad Conway, the Anthonys want the judge to block
the release of theautopsy results, saying that it would cause the
family "great anguish". Caylee's death has been ruleda homicide,
but medical examiner Dr. Jan garavaglia says it will be impossible
to determine howcaylee was murdered. The discovery released may
also include the toxicology results of testing doneon caylee.
Previously released documents show evidence of chloroform was found
in the car trunk ofCasey Anthony's Pontiac Sunfire. (From Matt
Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
3 PM ET - An Orange County corrections officer testified under
oath that tot mom Casey Anthonywanted to watch TV the day Caylee's
remains were found in the wooded area not far from her home.Officer
Billy Richardson says when he went down to Anthony's jail cell to
pick her up and tell her togo to the clinic, Anthony was listening
to the radio. Richardson says Anthony replied "Good, becausethere's
something going on and I want to know about it". Jailers taped
Anthony's reaction to thenews of caylee being found...the Anthony's
attorney is trying to stop the tape from being released.(From Matt
Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
9 PM ET - The tot mom's defense team has just filed a motion
asking the judge to delay decidingwhether or not to release the
video taken of the tot mom the day caylee's remains were
discovered.Baez wants the decision delayed to give the defense
team's newest attorney, Andrea Lyon, moretime to become familiar
with the case. The defense claims they intend to show that the tape
is partof a larger issue: that the state intends to create a
presumption of guilt and hurt the potential jurypool by leaking
information to the public. The defense also argues that releasing
the tape wouldviolate Anthony's rights to keep her medical records
private. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy GraceProducer)
Monday, June 8, 2009
3 PM ET - The new death penalty attorney for tot mom's defense
team, Andrea Lyon, has filedpaperwork seeking permission to
officially enter the case. Lyon will reportedly be asked to try
andprove the evidence against Casey Anthony does not warrant the
state seeking the death penalty. Thedefense has filed amended
motions regarding cell phone records for meter reader Roy
Kronk,Anthony's former fianc Jesse Grund, and Anthony's former
friend Amy Huizenga. The new motions,at the judge's request, have
more clearly specified the timeframe of phone records the defense
isseeking. Meanwhile, Casey Anthony's attorney is trying to get the
defamation lawsuit filed againsther by Zenaida Gonzalez delayed,
saying Anthony cannot defend herself in the lawsuit with
thepossibility of the death penalty looming with the murder trial.
(From Matt Zarrell, Nancy GraceProducer)
Friday, June 5, 2009
2:30 p.m. ET - Cops question George and Cindy Anthony about an
incident involving women whoclaim they were chased by Caylee's
grandparents out of the Anthony's neighborhood, after
placingmemorial crosses for Caylee near the area where the little
girl's remains were recovered. TheAnthonys' side of the story is
when they warned the women to leave grandfather George was
nearlyrun over. An investigation is underway, but police have yet
to release the 911 call. (From StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
3 PM ET - Just when you think it can't get any worse, it looks
like people are still hawking items forprofit in the Caylee Anthony
murder case. Along with dolls, t-shirts, bumper stickers and a
laundrylist of other items, now comes the sale of a high school
yearbook with pictures of Casey Anthonywhen she was a junior and a
member of the travel and tourism club. The 2003 yearbook sold
fornearly $500 on eBay. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
5 PM ET - George and Cindy Anthonys' private eye files a motion
to stop the defense from gettingtheir hands on his phone and other
personal records. Dominic Casey argues he was not notified ofthe
defense's motion seeking those records or of a hearing where tot
mom's lawyers gave argumentsconcerning the phone records. You may
remember that video from our show of Dominic Caseydigging around
the woods just weeks before Caylee's remains are recovered near the
Anthony home.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2 PM ET - A lawyer for George and Cindy Anthony is apparently
giving a different version of events
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concerning an altercation near the heavily wooded area where
Caylee's remains were discovered.Police are looking into
allegations by a group of women who claim they were chased in a
vehicle bythe Anthonys. The women say after putting up a memorial
cross for Caylee, Cindy Anthony removedit, leading to the car
chase. But the Anthony's attorney reportedly says the women were
drivingaround the neighborhood with the lights off, ducking so they
wouldn't be seen. When GeorgeAnthony threatened to call police,
that's when his lawyer says Anthony was nearly run over by theother
car. The Orange County Sheriff's Office says they may release the
911 call later today. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
6:30 PM ET - The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirms they
are investigating allegations Georgeand Cindy Anthony chased four
females from the heavily wooded area where Caylee's remains
werediscovered. The women were attempting to replace a memorial
cross they say had been removed.According to a police statement,
the women stayed behind to try and catch the person who had
beenremoving their crosses. The women claim a black SUV drove to
the area and a female left the vehicleand removed the new cross.
After snapping a photo of the black SUV, the women say their
vehiclewas chased by George and Cindy Anthony. A 911 call was made
during the car chase and we areawaiting word from the sheriff's
office on whether that tape will be released. (From Stacey
Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
5 PM ET - We learn the jail video recording was zoomed in for a
close-up of tot mom's reaction to thediscovery of Caylee's remains.
This revealed as part of sworn testimony by jail officers with
CaseyAnthony that day. According to female lieutenant Tammy Unser,
jailers had tot mom sit in a chair atthe jail's medical facility
and watch the local news on instruction from the Orange County
Sheriff'soffice. Both Unser and Sergeant Bill Richardson, also with
Casey Anthony at the jail, testified theythought what was happening
to tot mom was mean and cruel. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
2 PM ET - Casey We learn the jail video recording was zoomed in
for a close-up of tot mom's reactionto the discovery of Caylee's
remains. This revealed as part of sworn testimony by jail officers
withCasey Anthony that day. According to female lieutenant Tammy
Unser, jailers had tot mom sit in achair at the jail's medical
facility and watch the local news on instruction from the Orange
CountySheriff's office. Both Unser and Sergeant Bill Richardson,
also with Casey Anthony at the jail,testified they thought what was
happening to tot mom was mean and cruel. Anthony's lawyer
filesanother motion to stop the release of tot mom's jailhouse
reaction to the discovery of Caylee'sremains, caught on videotape.
The motion includes depositions from two jail officers with tot
momthe day investigators recover Caylee's bones.(From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:30 PM ET - Transcripts of sworn testimony by jail officers
with Casey Anthony the day she watcheslive TV coverage of the
discovery of Caylee's remains, have just been released. Female
lieutenantTammy Uncer once told police tot mom hyperventilated and
asked for a sedative the day Caylee'sskeleton was found. More
details to come from what the officers had to say to tot mom's
lawyersunder oath. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, June 1, 2009
6 PM ET - WESH reporting a prayer vigil is planned to mark the
one year death of Florida girlCaylee Anthony. Investigators believe
Caylee was killed on June 16. The event is being organized
byvolunteers who searched for Caylee and is set to take place at
local Jay Blanchard Park, Orlando andwill reportedly include a
balloon release.
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(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Friday, May 29, 2009
4 PM ET - Casey Anthony's lead defense lawyer hit the national
airwaves again. This just one dayafter fighting in court to stop
the release of a jail videotape of tot mom the day she learns of
thediscovery of Caylee's remains. Jose Baez talked about the new
addition to the defense team, deathpenalty expert Andrea Lyon, why
tot mom's parents have not been to the jail to visit and the
defenseplan to challenge the evidence, including forensics. As far
as the jailhouse videotape in question,Baez claims two jail
officers the defense put under oath, claim the way tot mom was
treated the dayCaylee's remains were found was cruel and unusual.
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
NOON ET - Both sides square off in court today as Casey
Anthony's lawyers fight to keep a jailhousevideotape secret.
Anthony's attorneys do not want the public and potential jury pool
to see herreaction during live TV coverage of the discovery of
Caylee Anthony's remains. According to afemale jail lieutenant, tot
mom hyperventilating, collapsing into a chair and asking for a
sedative.With the motion to stop the tape's release filed just late
yesterday, the judge delays a ruling to giveprosecutors time to
review the motion and media a chance to argue for the tape's
release underpublic records law. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
9 PM ET - Casey Anthony's defense team reportedly filed a
request late today asking the judge toorder the video of her
reaction the day her daughter's remains were found sealed. Attorney
JoseBaez reportedly wrote in the motion that the video must not be
released to the public for medicalprivacy and other reasons that
have been developed. (From Matthew Zarrell, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
3 PM ET - A new member of the Casey Anthony defense team is set
to be introduced at a hearing onThursday. According to the Florida
Rules of Criminal Procedure, attorneys must meet certainminimum
standards to handle death cases. Defense Attorney Jose Baez is not
death penaltyqualified. At the hearing, Baez is also expected to
ask the judge to bar release of jail video showingthe Tot mom's
emotional reaction to the remains of her daughter Caylee being
found just yards fromher own home. (From Matthew Zarrell, Nancy
Grace Producer)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
10 PM ET - It looks like we'll have to wait to find out whether
George, Cindy, and Lee Anthony willbe forced to answer more
questions under oath. Their portion of this morning's hearing has
beenpostponed because the Anthonys' attorney was not able to make
an appearance in court. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
4 PM ET - Both sides are gearing up for another court hearing
connected to the Caylee Anthonymurder investigation. Lawyers for
Zenaida Gonzalez want to force George and Cindy Anthony toanswer
more questions under oath. During their last round of videotaped
testimony, both Cindy andGeorge refused to answer a few questions,
including the last time George Anthony saw little Caylee
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alive and whether Caylee could have been killed in the family
pool. A hearing is set for tomorrow at10:30 a.m. (From Stacey
Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
5 PM ET - George and Cindy Anthony may soon be back on the hot
seat. Lawyers for ZenaidaGonzalez want to force the Anthonys to
answer questions they refused, under oath. A hearing is setfor
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
3 PM ET - Casey Anthony's lawyer says by next week he will file
another motion to dismiss a lawsuitby Zenaida Gonzalez. Moments
ago, a judge ruled Gonzalez could go forward and seek
punitivedamages. According to her civil attorney, tot mom will not
answer questions under oath with thedeath penalty hanging over her
head. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1 PM ET - A judge is allowing plaintiff Zenaida Gonzalez to go
for punitive damages against tot momCasey Anthony. Right now
Gonzalez' lawsuit is seeking $15,000. Anthony's motion to dismiss
will beheard at a later date. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
12 PM ET - George and Cindy Anthony have arrived at the
courthouse for a hearing as theirdaughter Casey Anthony attempts to
get a lawsuit by Zenaida Gonzalez dismissed. (From StaceyNewman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, May 18, 2009
4 PM ET - Caylee's grandparents George and Cindy Anthony
participated in the National Vigil forHope, bringing awareness to
the more than 300,000 missing children in the US. The coalition
ofbusinesses, communities and other organizations gathered for
prayer vigils across the country. This,as both sides gear up for a
10am hearing in court tomorrow concerning Casey Anthony's motion
todismiss a defamation lawsuit by Zenaida Gonzalez, the nanny tot
mom claims kidnapped Caylee.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Friday, May 15, 2009
4 PM ET - Since his appearance on our show, Terence Lenamon, the
veteran defense attorney whoargued against the death penalty for
Casey Anthony, released this statement: "The importance of
anexperienced death qualified attorney's independent involvement in
Ms. Anthony's case cannot beover emphasized. The penalty of death
is unique in both its severity and finality. Standardsconsistent
with both Florida law and the American Bar Associations Guideline's
for the Appointmentand Performance of Counsel in Death Penalty
Cases (Feb. 2003) require conflict free investigation,evaluation,
and preparation. In that I am no longer involved in the case, I am
confident that Mr. Baezwill aggressively pursue assuring that Ms.
Anthony is provided death qualified counsel that willdiligently
represent her interests." Casey Anthony's defense team still has
not revealed the name ofthe new DP qualified lawyer who will
represent her at trial. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
2 PM ET - A hearing will take place next Tuesday, May 19 at 10am
concerning a lawsuit by plaintiffZenaida Gonzalez. At issue is tot
mom's motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit. Gonzalez claimsshe
has not been able to find work and her life has been disrupted
since tot mom named ZenaidaGonzalez as the so-called nanny who
kidnapped Caylee. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy GraceProducer)
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
5 PM ET - More depositions under way. Tot mom Casey Anthony's
lawyers grilling another round ofkey witnesses under oath,
including a DCF worker who tot mom opened up to saying she's
innocent.According to the male child services worker tot mom also
called her 2 year old girl Caylee "thatchild". (From Stacey Newman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
5 PM ET - Did Casey Anthony come up with lies to cops and family
by ripping off details from herown friends lives? According to tot
mom's longtime friends...yes. Multiple friends reveal tot mommade
up jobs at Universal Studios and Sports Authority, which happened
to be two places herfriends worked. Casey Anthony also allegedly
came up with Sawgrass apartments as the locationwhere Caylee was
kidnapped, because her friend lived there. Tot mom's history of
lies is sure tocome up at trial.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
2 PM ET - Casey Anthony's lawyers are grilling more witnesses
today. On the hot seat? An OrangeCounty deputy among the first to
arrive when little Caylee's remains discovered in a heavily
woodedarea and a Department of Children and Families worker who
once investigated a child abuse claimagainst tot mom.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
6 PM ET - Does Casey Anthony have a make-shift memorial for her
little girl in her private jail cell?According to a former inmate,
tot mom has a collage of personal photos and magazine photos
oflittle Caylee displayed on a poster board made out of legal pads.
The "shrine" also reportedly hasblack flowers constructed out of
paper mache-like material. Also allegedly in tot mom's
cell?Crackers, cookies, candy and make-up. Tune in tonight to hear
the former inmate's account onvideotape. The jail is disputing the
former inmate's story that Casey Anthony had to be restrainedthe
day she learned prosecutors were seeking the death penalty. (From
Stacey Newman, NancyGrace Producer)
2 PM ET - A former inmate at the jail where Casey Anthony sits
in her private cell claims tot momthrows a tantrum, repeatedly
screaming "I'm pissed" the day she learns the State is seeking
thedeath penalty. Tot mom reportedly so outraged, she had to be
restrained. But the jail is disputingthese claims saying it never
happened and expressing shock "a publication would give credibility
toa former inmate without verifying with the corrections
department". (From Stacey Newman, NancyGrace Producer)
Monday, May 11, 2009
4PM ET - Casey Anthony's lawyers file a response objecting to
the State's motion asking for thedefense to reveal who on their
team is qualified to lead the death penalty case. In the last days,
totmom's lawyers revealed they have added a new South Florida, DP
qualified attorney, but as of nowstill no word on a name. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2 PM ET - More key witnesses giving testimony under oath today.
The defense is grilling an OrangeCounty deputy and two of meter
reader Roy Kronk's co-workers. Today's sworn testimony
centersaround Kronk's 911 tips from a heavily wooded area four
months before he would eventuallydiscover Caylee's remains there.
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Noon ET - Reports are Casey Anthony's defense plans to reveal a
new lawyer added to the team,making them qualified to try the death
penalty murder case. Tot mom's lawyers are keeping mum onthe name,
but say he is a prominent lawyer. Casey Anthony's next court
hearing set for May 28 andall indications are the new DP qualified
lawyer will be there. Last night, prosecutors file a motion toforce
the defense to reveal who on their team is qualified to lead the
death penalty case. Previouslytot mom's lawyers relied on the
expertise of South Florida attorney Terence Lenamon to argueagainst
the death penalty. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
2 PM ET - The jail is disputing reports Casey Anthony had to be
physically restrained after learningthe State would seek the death
penalty. According to a spokesman, there was no time in
whichAnthony had to be placed on a restraint bed and say tot mom
has been cooperative, following jailrules. (From Stacey Newman,
Nancy Grace Producer)
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
4:30 PM ET - It's a busy week for Casey Anthony's lawyers.
Already filing a motion for change ofvenue and deposing a female
lieutenant and a detective, the defense says they will place more
keywitnesses under oath. Beginning next week tot mom's lawyers will
grill a few more Orange CountySheriff's deputies, Department of
Children and Families personnel and a security guard at
Universal,where Casey Anthony said she went to work the day Caylee
vanishes. Tot mom's lawyers are alsocombing over 700 pages of new
discovery from the State. Prosecutors are set to meet in the next
fewdays to come up with their response to the defense's motion to
move the trial out of Orlando. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
6 PM ET - Depositions are over for the day, but we just learn
Casey Anthony's lawyers plan to callback the female lieutenant with
tot mom the day she watches news coverage of the discovery
ofCaylee's tiny skeleton. Jail Lieutenant Tammy Unser set for round
2 under oath. The other keywitness today, Detective Philip Graves,
had little to say while leaving the State Attorney's Office,
butJose Baez had a few words for reporters talking in front of the
cameras. Baez says they are trying toget to the bottom of what
happened behind bars that day and claims tot mom was
mistreated.
4 PM ET - Depositions are still going on in the Caylee Anthony
murder case. The defense grilling afemale lieutenant with tot mom
the day she reacts to live TV coverage of little Caylee's remains
anda detective who interviewed that female lieutenant. Also
tonight, tune in to hear audiotapes fromstacks of secret police
files, of that lady jailer describing how Casey Anthony
hyperventilates andasks for medication as investigators recover
Caylee's tiny bones. (From Stacey Newman, NancyGrace Producer)
2 PM ET - More key witnesses testify under oath today. Casey
Anthony's lawyers grilling a femalecorrections officer and a
sheriff's deputy. The lady jailer with tot mom the day she watches
live TVcoverage of the discovery of Caylee's remains. According to
the corrections officer, Casey Anthonyhyperventilates, collapses
into a chair and asks for a sedative as the grim news unfolds
before hervery eyes. The defense is fighting to keep Anthonys'
reaction, caught on videotape, a secret. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy
Grace Producer)
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Monday, May 4, 2009
5 PM ET - Casey Anthony's lawyers just file a motion for change
of venue. Moments ago, Jose Baezannounces he is requesting the
trial be moved from Central Florida to South Florida. (From
StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace Producer)
3 PM ET - Shortly before they are set to file a motion for a
change of venue, Casey Anthony's defensetakes to the national
airwaves again. This time Linda Kenney-Baden appears on the Today
show,saying local media coverage and leaks are the reason they will
ask for Casey Anthony's trial to bemoved out of Orlando.
Kenney-Baden also says they are exploring different theories as to
why theState is seeking the death penalty, including to get a
better jury pool and as a way to remove someof the defense lawyers
who are unqualified to be lead counsel on a DP case. (From Stacey
Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
1 PM ET - Casey Anthony's lawyers confirm they will finally file
a motion for a change of venuetoday. Defense attorney Jose Baez is
scheduled to make a statement at the courthouse shortly.
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Friday, May 1, 2009
5 PM ET - New police interviews inside tot mom's murder case
reveal a deputy who investigated ameter reader's tips lied about
what he found at the scene just months before police recover
Caylee'sremains. Did it slow investigators down in the search for
Caylee?(From Stacey Newman, NancyGrace Producer)
2 PM ET - Just revealed in hundreds of new documents from
prosecutors, we learn investigatorsattempt to link 3 key locations
in the Caylee Anthony murder case...tot mom's car, the Anthony
homeand the woods where Caylee's remains discovered. But soil
sample tests reveal no evidence linkingCasey Anthony's shoes to the
crime scene. During the investigation, cops seizing 22 pairs of
totmom's shoes. Dirt from tot mom's car also could not be directly
matched to the crime scene. (FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
NOON ET - The State releases new discovery in the Caylee Anthony
murder case. Among thehundreds of pages of documents are evidence
forms, fingerprint reports, FBI lab reports, phonerecords and
multiple interviews. More details to come. (From Stacey Newman,
Nancy GraceProducer)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
NOON ET - We are awaiting new discovery from stacks of secret
police files inside the CayleeAnthony murder case. And of course,
we will bring you those new details as soon as we have them.Also
the clock is ticking down on another round of tot mom's lawyers
grilling key witnesses underoath. A corrections officer, the female
jailer with tot mom the day she watches live TV coverage ofthe
discovery of Caylee's remains, set to give sworn testimony. (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy GraceProducer)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4:30 PM ET - An Orange County Sheriff's deputy fired for his
handling of tips in the Caylee Anthonymurder case, is joining the
fight against Casey Anthony's lawyers for private cell phone
records. Amotion filed moments ago by Deputy Richard Cain citing
the violation of his privacy and the
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exemption of personal information and photos of law enforcement
under the Florida Public RecordsLaw. Cain joins meter reader Roy
Kronk and tot mom's friend Amy Huizenga in their fight
againstturning over their phone records. Ironically, it's Kronk's
tips that ultimately lead to Cain's firing.Cain is now appealing
his termination. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
2 PM ET - Is "ugly coping" how Casey Anthony's lawyers will
explain her wild partying and shoppingspree after Caylee goes
missing? No doubt those photos of tot mom out on the town, dancing
andposing for the cameras, will come into trial, as well as
surveillance video of her buying beer, clothes,sportswear and
lingerie allegedly using her best friend's checks. A Columbia
University behavioristcame up with "ugly coping" to describe people
who indulge in strange behaviors as a way ofgrieving. It's the same
phrase used by lawyers during the trial of a military widow
convicted ofpoisoning her Marine husband for insurance money. The
widow would eventually be released fromjail after evidence proved
her husband was not poisoned. Defense attorney Jose Baez talked
aboutthat case during a recent interview. Is Baez planning to use a
similar defense at trial? (From StaceyNewman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
5:30 PM ET - Do Casey Anthony's lawyers have an explanation for
those disturbing photos of totmom partying after Caylee goes
missing, her shopping sprees allegedly using her friend's
checkingaccount and the chloroform found in tot mom's car? Reports
are Jose Baez is comparing tot mom to amilitary widow accused of
poisoning her Marine husband then going out on sex and shopping
spreesusing her dead husband's insurance money. The widow, Cynthia
Sommer, would go on to bereleased from jail after it's determined
her husband was not poisoned after all. Does Baez plan touse the
Sommer's case as an example of how someone's erratic behavior after
the death of a lovedone does not prove they committed murder? (From
Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
1:30 PM ET - Taxpayers are still shelling out money and will
continue to do so in the Caylee Anthonymurder case. This time, tax
dollars are funding a lawyer for the utility meter reader who
discoveredCaylee's remains. Already costing $10,000, Roy Kronk
reportedly needs more even more money toget ready for the murder
case. Kronk undergoing multiple police interviews and fighting tot
mom'slawyers who want his personal cell phone records. Kronk is
asking Orange County for another$2,500 and that number could keep
growing. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
Monday, April 27, 2009
6 PM ET - All indications are it's going to be the battle of
forensics at tot mom's murder trial. Thedefense reveals it will
attack the state's evidence, saying it amounts to nothing more than
junkscience. Tot mom's lawyers speaking out, saying they don't
believe prosecutors' forensic evidence inthe case is "ready for
primetime" and has not been fully accepted by the scientific
community. Onething that's interesting to note is that Jose Baez
mentions a previous article by notable forensicanthropologist and
Oak Ridge scientist, Dr. Arpad Vass, that says smell of death is
like a rottenpotato. We know at one time Cindy Anthony blamed the
smell in tot mom's car to a rotting pizza.Does the defense plan on
using Dr. Vass' rotten potato comparison to back up that claim?
(FromStacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)
3 PM ET - More from Casey Anthony's lawyer, speaking out for the
first time since the Stateannounces it will seek the death penalty.
Jose Baez insists tot mom will not be intimidated intotaking a plea
deal. As far as the smell of death and evidence showing human
decomposition in totmom's trunk, the defense says renowned Oak
Ridge lab's finding is a presumptive result and notconclusive and
uses science not fully accepted by the scientific community. (From
Stacey Newman,
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Nancy Grace Producer)
Friday, April 24, 2009
3 PM ET - Zenaida Gonzalez' attorneys file a court motion to
force Cindy Anthony to answerquestions under oath. During
videotaped testimony 2 weeks ago, Cindy Anthony combative,
refusingto fully cooperate with lawyers. Caylee's grandmother even
yelling and cursing at the attorneysbefore storming out...all of it
caught on videotape. Zenaida Gonzalez' attorneys also want the
courtsto force grandfather George Anthony to answer all the
questions under oath.
2 PM ET - Casey Anthony's defense lawyers plan to attack
forensic evidence at the murder trial. JoseBaez took to the
airwaves revealing some of the defense's strategy. Baez says they
will go after hairsamples found in tot mom's car trunk. State
evidence reveals human decomposition in that trunk,but the defense
says their own high-profile expert found 17 hairs showing no signs
of a decomposingbody. But how does the defense plan to attack the
cadaver dog that hit on tot mom's car and airsamples also showing
evidence of decomposition? So far the defense is chalking that up
to "junkscience". Tot mom's lawyers still have not explained their
defense for the so-called nanny whoallegedly kidnapped Caylee, a
nanny police say does not exist, and why Casey Anthony goes a
monthwithout reporting her little girl missing or even telling
family and friends.(From Stacey Newman,Nancy Grace Producer)
NOON ET - For the first time since prosecutors confirm they will
seek the death penalty against totmom Casey Anthony, her lawyer
Jose Baez breaks his silence. And we get a glimpse into
thedefense's strategy for trial. Baez says there's no cause of
death, no witnesses to the murder, and noway to directly tie Casey
Anthony to Caylee's remains. Tot mom's lawyer says the State must
proveshe was able to dump Caylee's body in that heavily wooded area
before going to jail and then thebody remained in the same woods
for close to 6 months.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
8 PM ET - The State beefing up its witness list adding forensic
experts, including some from theFBI's Quantico lab and the U.S.
Dept. of Interior's Fish Wildlife Service. The State also
confirmsturning over additional discovery to tot mom's lawyers,
including search warrants and photos fromthe check cashing shop
where tot mom abandons her car. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy
GraceProducer)
7:30 PM ET - Tot mom's former friend Amy Huizenga has just filed
a court motion to block thedefense from getting their hands on her
personal cell phone and computer records. Huizenga'smotion on the
heels of a similar filing by Roy Kronk, the utility meter reader
who discovers Caylee'sremains. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace
Producer)
4 PM ET - Her parents' latest round of TV interviews is not
curbing tot mom's appetite one bit. CaseyAnthony ordering up
snacks, water, BBQ chips, Cajun mix and food for a Mexican feast,
includingchicken, jalapeno nacho chips and flour tortillas...all to
enjoy in her private jail cell. Strangers fromacross the country
skipping out on this round of contributing to Casey's jail account.
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