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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)

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

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

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

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)


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

-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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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

call the doctor and have the name changed to the employee who was picking the medication up.(From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)


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)


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)


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)


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

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

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)


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)


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

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)


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)


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)

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


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

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)

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)


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)


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)


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)


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

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)


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)


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)


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

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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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

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)


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)


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.


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)


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)


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

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)


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)


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)


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.


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)

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)


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)


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)


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)

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

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,

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. No newdep

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