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Casey Anthony – The Jury Got it Right

Now that the furor has hopefully died down, it is time to say something about the Casey Anthony verdict.  The Jury got it RIGHT.

Keep in mind, the Jury did not find Casey ‘innocent’ and people need to keep that in mind.  The Jury simply stated that the State of Florida failed to meet its burden of proving “beyond reasonable doubt” that Casey killed the child.  The Jury made its decision based on the evidence and law that was presented to them as opposed to the “analysis” by talking heads.  A Jury is to make a decision on the evidence and the law only.  The jury was not aware, nor should it have been made aware, of the issues/fighting between the defense attorneys and the prosecution.

I am mindful that we are dealing with the loss of a child which inherently creates great emotion on many levels.  However, if our justice system is to work, we cannot condemn nor ridicule those that participate as jurors.  Otherwise, we end up with justice by majority rule or even worse, mob rule.

This story is not over as a civil suit is pending.  Casey will then be made to testify under oath.   Whether or not she tells the truth, we may never know.  We will at least be told her version of the story.

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