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Anthony's Attorney Unveils Star Defense Team

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2008 1:05 PM CST

(Newser) – Casey Anthony’s defense yesterday revealed a high-powered team of attorneys and expert witnesses in her trial for the murder of her daughter, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Lead counsel Jose Baez will be supported by Linda Kenney Baden, a New York attorney who defended Phil Spector. Also on board is Henry Lee, a veteran of the OJ Simpson murder trial, and a forensic anthropologist (Kathy Reichs) who moonlights as a best-selling mystery writer.

“As you can see, he's been putting together a tremendous team,” Baez’s spokesman said. The team was announced at an emergency hearing called after remains—suspected to be Caylee's, though a positive ID awaits—were discovered. Baez shot down questions about who is footing the bill for the pricey defense. “I don't think it's any concern of anyone who is paying for all this,” he said.

Ninth circuit Judge Stan Strickland, left, looks over some documents as Jose Baez, Casey Anthony's lawyer, watches.
Ninth circuit Judge Stan Strickland, left, looks over some documents as Jose Baez, Casey Anthony's lawyer, watches.   (AP Photo)
Casey Anthony appears at a bond hearing with her lead attorney, Jose Baez.
Casey Anthony appears at a bond hearing with her lead attorney, Jose Baez.   (AP Photo)
An FBI investigator searches for evidence at the crime scene in Orlando, Fla.
An FBI investigator searches for evidence at the crime scene in Orlando, Fla.   (AP Photo)
Caylee Marie Anthony.
Caylee Marie Anthony.   (AP Photo)
Casey Anthony.
Casey Anthony.   (AP Photo)
Investigators search for evidence.
Investigators search for evidence.   (AP Photo)
Jose Baez, Casey Anthony's lawyer.
Jose Baez, Casey Anthony's lawyer.   (AP Photo)
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Count4Something
Dec 16, 2008 1:14 AM CST
I did not hear that. Did someone see a woman wearing a hat in a hurry?
Count4Something
Dec 16, 2008 1:13 AM CST
I was thinking the same thing... He was reprimanded twice for hugging her. Someone must have thought it was inappropriate...
Count4Something
Dec 16, 2008 1:08 AM CST
Phil S. should have never gotten another trial. Geesh,,he walked outside and told the driver that he just shot someone. For crying out loud, what more do they need? Casey Anthony is going to be handled like the O.J. Simpson trial. I just pray the little girl does not get lost in the trial. They become so fixed on proving the mother is innocent, and could care less what the truth is. If it were you or I, we would be saying bye bye...like yesterday!

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