Casey Anthony

Judge Stan Strickland issued his ruling and declared Casey Anthony indigent, the decision comes on the accused murderer’s 24th birthday. Yesterday, Casey Anthony appeared in court where a number of issues were addressed: how much money she has received, how her defense attorneys have spent $275,000, and the public release of nearly 50 inmate letters that were illegally communicated in jail. Judge Stan Strickland reviewed how Casey’s team of defense attorneys have spent $250,000 in court costs and determined Florida taxpayers will cover Casey’s attorney fees.

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Judge Stan Strickland also determined that the defense has spent the money earned thus far in an appropriate manner. According to the motion that was granted, the Court reviewed all items regarding the cost ledger and was satisfied that the Defendant (Casey Anthony) has met all of the statutory standards.

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The approval doesn’t mean that Casey Anthony’s defense is at liberty to spend the taxpayer’s money in any manner they want. They will be required to submit their costs to the court and their fees and rates will be subject to approval.