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Criminal

Aug. 4, 2011

Closing Time: Inside Casey Anthony’s defense strategy

How Casey Anthony's defense team overcame the odds and convinced the jury to acquit. By Louis J. Shapiro


By Louis J. Shapiro


Over the last few weeks, it has been the curious subject of debate among lawyers and non-lawyers alike, as to how the Casey Anthony defense team overcame the overwhelming and pervasive negative emotional influence from the media and general public to "walk" their client.


I believe the answer lies in the defense's closing argument, equally in form and in substance. And if you happen to have three hours at your leisure,...

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