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Casey Anthony's parents defend daughter on national TV

Reported by: Cary Williams
Email: cwilliams@abcactionnews.com
Last Update: 5/14 11:33 am

ORANGE COUNTY, FL -- George and Cindy Anthony maintain their belief that their daughter, Casey Anthony, is not a murderer.

Appearing with their lawyer on 'Larry King Live' Wednesday night, the Anthonys said they still think that Casey (photos) is not responsible for the death of her daughter, Caylee Anthony (photos).

"I don't want to believe I have a child that would hurt a child and I still don't think she would hurt a child," George Anthony told King.

Casey is charged with first degree murder.  Her trial is set for October and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty.

Cindy Anthony told King she and her husband are misunderstood by many people. "They've never been in our shoes. So a lot of people, especially bloggers, they'll sit back, they like to pick things apart, and we're the target. They're picking apart the fact that we are standing behind our daughter," Cindy told King.

The couple said even if Casey is found guilty, they will still support her.

The last time the Anthony's were on King's show was December 10, the night before Caylee's remains were found not far from their Orange County home.  They were returning to Orlando when they  learned about the discovery.

"Was it a surprise?" King asked.

"We didn't realize it was actually Caylee for about eight or nine days later, until it was confirmed it was actually her," Cindy said.

CASEY'S DEATH PENALTY ATTORNEY EXPLAINS WHY HE'S OFF THE CASE

The former attorney of record in the Casey Anthony murder case says he no longer represents Casey because of  "significant disagreements."

Terence Lenamon told HLN's Nancy Grace Tuesday night that he and lead attorney Jose Baez did not see eye to eye on legal strategy.

Lenamon said he was brought into the case last year to convince the state to not seek the death penalty for Casey. He said he withdrew from the case in December, before Caylee Anthony's remains were found.

"We had a difference in what I believe should have been the approach which is, I think, mental health related," Lenamon told Grace.

Lenamon told Grace that when the state recently decided to go after the death penalty, Baez contacted him again.  He said they talked, " but he's decided to go with someone else, I guess."

Florida law states that experienced attorneys with specific qualifications be the attorney of record in death penalty cases.  Baez said a new attorney of record will be provided before Casey's next scheduled court hearing.

Casey's attorneys want her trial moved elsewhere because of the extensive media attention the case has received locally.




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