Charges Filed Against Mother Of Missing Girl; Search Continues
DNA Results From Trunk Of Car Expected
Charges of felony child neglect and making a false report to law enforcement authorities were filed against the Casey Anthony, 22, in connection with the disappearance of her daughter Caylee, 2, Local 6 reported.The false information concerned the date and location where Casey Anthony alleged that she saw the child, Caylee Anthony."Today is actually a very hopeful day," Casey's mother, Cindy, said. "I just found out that they did charge (Casey) formally today which is a good thing because look what they charged her with."Cindy Anthony told Local 6 that if the state attorney's office had more evidence they would have charged her with more serious crimes.The charges come after Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, said immunity is a "moot point," in the case, Local 6's Jessica Sanchez said.Baez said earlier there were informal discussions but nothing was put on paper and no offers were made."I was contacted and we spoke about it but there was not formal letter offered or sent," Baez said.
Child's Grandmother Cancels Meeting
Meanwhile, Cindy Anthony, canceled a scheduled meeting Tuesday with her daughter at the Orange County Jail."As much as I wanted to see Casey today and visit with her, I couldn't," Cindy Anthony said. "I did get to meet with her attorney and he is going to be able to speak with her in private with my thoughts and the things that I want to talk to her about."Anthony said her granddaughter's safety may be in jeopardy if conversations between her and her daughter Casey are open to public scrutiny."I had all of these mixed feeling about should I go or shouldn't I go," Cindy Anthony said. "Bottom line was that I made the decision this morning that I wasn't going to go."Cindy and husband, George Anthony, met with investigators Monday concerning the search for Caylee."It was a meeting at our request just to touch base with them and see where we are all at," Cindy Anthony said.No information was released about the private meeting but detectives continue to deny the existence of a mysterious baby sitter who Casey Anthony has claimed was last with her daughter.Also, DNA results concerning a mysterious stain and hair samples from Casey Anthony's car are due any day this week, Local 6 has learned.Mom May Be Back In Court
Casey Anthony may be back in court in the next 24 hours.Local 6 has learned that the defense could ask for a hearing where prosecutors would be forced to reveal the evidence they've gathered against Casey Anthony.A national search for the child continues.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
- August 4, 2008: 'She's Close,' Missing Girl's Mom Says; Timeline Now In Question
- August 3, 2008: People Magazine Article 'Blindsides' Missing Orlando Girl's Family
- August 2, 2008: Gas Cans Removed From Home In Missing Orlando Girl Mystery
- August 2, 2008: Bags Of Evidence Taken From Home Of Grandparents In Missing Girl Case
- August 1, 2008: FBI Talks With Missing Girl's Grandmother; Mystery Letter Being Written
- July 31, 2008: Family Of Missing Girl's Mom Meets With Investigators For 6 Hours
- July 31, 2008: 'Who To Trust?' Missing Girl's Mom Asked On New Jailhouse Call
- July 30, 2008: Request To Reduce $500K Bond For Missing Girl's Mother Denied
- July 30, 2008: Inmate's 'Ex-Boyfriend Has Missing Girl' Story Can't Be Verified
- July 30, 2008: Photos Allegedly Show Missing Girl's Mom At Club After Disappearance
- July 29, 2008: Judge OKs Release Of Mom's Jailhouse Calls In Missing Girl Case
- July 29, 2008: Mother Is Only Obstacle In Finding Girl, Say Frustrated Investigators
- July 29, 2008: Released Calls Of Missing Girl's Mom Hurt Investigation, Attorney Says
- July 29, 2008: 'In My Gut, She's OK,' Missing Girl's Mother Says In New Jailhouse Call
- July 28, 2008: Complete Text Of Casey Anthony's Jailhouse Phone Call
- July 28, 2008: Missing Orlando Girl's Mother Wants To Talk With Local Investigators
- July 26, 2008: Missing-Girl's Family Begs For FBI; Mother 'Doesn't Trust' Local Detectives
- July 26, 2008: 'Blame Yourself For Telling Lies,' Daughter Told In Jailhouse Call
- July 25, 2008: Missing-Girl's Mom Begs For More Search Time In New 911 Call
- July 25, 2008: 911 Calls Show Inconsistencies In Orlando Missing-Girl Mystery
- July 25, 2008: 911 Call: 'Daughter's Car Smells Like Dead Body'
- July 24, 2008: Series Of Missing Girl Sightings Reported In Georgia; Investigators Urge Caution
- July 24, 2008: Attorney For Missing Girl's Mom Grilled; Family Negotiating Jail Release
- July 24, 2008: 'Credible' Tipster Questioned In Missing Girl Mystery; Mom's Release Conditions Change
- July 23, 2008: Source Of Decomposition Smells In Yard, Car Possibly Moved In Missing Girl Mystery, Detectives Say
- July 23, 2008: $225,000 Reward Offered In Missing Girl Mystery
- July 23, 2008: Missing Girl May Be Dead, Detective Says; Mom's Car Smelled Of Decomposition
- July 23, 2008: 'Credible' Tip Of Missing Girl On Flight Surfaces; Investigators Checking
- July 22, 2008: Family Likely Threatened In Missing Girl Case, Grandmother Tells Nation
- July 22, 2008: Mother Wants Out Of Jail To Help Investigators Find Missing Daughter
- July 21, 2008: Grandmother: Daughter Knows Who Has Missing Central Florida Girl
- July 21, 2008: Hundreds Of Leads Checked For Missing Girl; Caylee Just Called, Says Grandmother
- July 19, 2008: Dig For Missing Girl Abandoned; Caylee Alive, Says Grandmother
- July 18, 2008: Search Expands For Missing Girl; New Location Leads Checked
- July 18, 2008: Crews Digging Up Yard After Cadaver Dogs Zero-In On Areas In Missing-Girl Search
- July 17, 2008: 'Lies' Plague Missing-Girl Search; Investigators Checking Phone Tips
- July 17, 2008: Girl Missing 5 Weeks Never Reported Lost; Mother Says Doing Own Search







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