In a stunning verdict reached in just 10 hours and 40 minutes of deliberation, a jury acquitted Casey Anthony of murder this afternoon in Orlando, Fla.
Red-faced Anthony held back tears as the verdict was read. The jury, which ranged in ages from 32 to 65, handed down their decision at 2:15 p.m.
The defense spent four hours Sunday and six today breaking down the case against Casey. Ultimately, they found reasonable doubt and she walked.
Accused of killing two-year-old daughter Caylee, she was found not guilty of first degree murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter.
Casey Anthony was found guilty on four counts of providing false information to law enforcement officers. Those charges are misdemeanor offenses.
The high-profile trial began on May 24. Much of the 33 days of testimony and two of closing arguments made a compelling case against Anthony.
Not enough, apparently. The lack of hard, physical evidence against her and an alternate theory that was just plausible enough led to an acquittal.
What do you think? Did the jury get it right?
steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) 06 Jul, 2011--
Source: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/07/casey-anthony-verdict-not-guilty/
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