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HuffPo: Casey Anthony Trial Verdict: Not Guilty of Murder

A Florida mother is found not guilty in the murder and child abuse of her 2-year-old daughter. It's a verdict that has many reacting similar to the OJ Simpson trial. What do you think?

The Huffington Post reports, After 33 days of testimony, 400 pieces of evidence and more than 90 witnesses, the jury in the Casey Anthony case has reached a verdict.

Anthony has been found not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter. She was also found not guilty of aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter of a child. But she was convicted on charges of misleading law enforcement.

There are more details on this case and verdict on The Huffington Post.

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So how do people in Crofton and Gambrills feel about the Casey Anthony verdict?

People sounded off on the Crofton Patch Facebook page.

“This is a sad day for the justice system.” - Holly Anderson

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“COMPLETE BS! I am sick to my stomach.” - Michele Cruz Phillips

“She is guilty but the defense did their job of raising reasonable doubt. You have to go by the law here and not your emotions! I wouldn't have wanted to be on that jury! Poor Caylee didn't get justice. But that's our justice system!” - Allison 'Missy' Puhalla

“What part about ‘party mom’ while child is missing for a month? Going on with life like nothing is wrong. How sad for this baby!” - Debby Mayhew -Johnson

“Another bad day for the Criminal Justice System,” - Angelle Buckner Lopez

“I am shocked. She got away with murder.” - Ellen McGuire

“Caylee will rest with God...can't say the same for her mother. Justice is not always served here on earth, unfortunately... that woman is guilty as sin! No way she innocent!”” - Cheryl Faust Hokanson

 “Disgusted and dumbfounded.” - Leanne Savitske Miller

 

How do you feel about the verdict?

Has justice been served?

Do you think the jury was right or wrong?

Is this the new millennium OJ Simpson Trial?


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