Though the Law & Order series is notorious for taking real life cases and twisting them into their own story, I think this is a bit much. I don't regularly watch the show, but of course it was talked about in the media an aweful lot. It's one thing for the news to exploit a story, but a television show to exploit it before it's even over? I think it's too soon.
One thing, at least, that I find interesting is that (be prepared for a spoiler) in the episode the Casey Anthony like character was not even the culprit. Which in my opinion provides a commentary on what the media truly thinks of the current situation. Though they are quick to exploit this breaking story, at the heart of it, they ultimately think that she is not guilty. Despite the news painting this picture of an evil mom, who is still maintaining that she is not guilty.
It seems that even Nancy Grace thinks that Law & Order is taking advantage of the issue. Maybe it's just taking away from her proverbial cake.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
State Flip Flops on Death Sentence
It appears that the state of Florida can't seem to make up it's mind on the death sentence for Casey Anthony. On the 13th of April the state attorney signed a notice of intent stating that they will now be seeking the death penalty for Casey. The letter is available for all to see here. Looks like the reason they're changing their minds is to get notorious lawyer, Jose Baez, off the case as he is not certified to defend a capital punishment case.
Taking these steps to dismiss her current lawyer effectively nullifies her ability to choose her defense attorney, does it not? To put that another way, would O.J. Simpson have gotten away with it if they had taken Johnnie Cochrane off the case? Most likely not. This could essentially determine the outcome of her case.
So far that seems to be all this is about. A three ringed media circus convincing viewers that Casey is already guilty before the trial begins. What ever happened to rights? The right to a fair trial? The right to her attorney?
Taking these steps to dismiss her current lawyer effectively nullifies her ability to choose her defense attorney, does it not? To put that another way, would O.J. Simpson have gotten away with it if they had taken Johnnie Cochrane off the case? Most likely not. This could essentially determine the outcome of her case.
So far that seems to be all this is about. A three ringed media circus convincing viewers that Casey is already guilty before the trial begins. What ever happened to rights? The right to a fair trial? The right to her attorney?
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