U.S. Rep. Seeks Money In Caylee's Name
Casey Anthony Charged With Murder In Daughter's Death
POSTED: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
UPDATED: 7:27 pm EDT April 15,
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A U.S. representative is seeking funds in the memory of Caylee Anthony that would go toward a missing-child program.U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson has asked for $500,000 from Congress that would go to the Fort Lauderdale-based organization "A Child Is Missing," which helps people nationwide.The only requirement for Grayson's request is that the money would be spend in the 8th District, which includes Orange, Lake and Marion counties. The money could be used to open a branch named after Caylee in Central Florida.Grayson has not spoken to Caylee's family about the federal funding request.Caylee's remains were discovered in December in a wooded lot near the Anthony family home in east Orange County. Caylee was 2 years old when she was reported missing in July, about a month after she was last seen alive.Caylee's mother, Casey Anthony, 23, remains jailed on first-degree murder charges in her daughter's death.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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- April 13, 2009: Anthonys To Appear On Oprah
- April 10, 2009: Cindy: Caylee's Body Was Planted
- April 9, 2009: Bar Confirms P.I. Filed Baez Complaint
- April 9, 2009: Florida Bar Investigates Baez Again
- April 8, 2009: Friend: Casey Wanted To Commit Herself
- April 7, 2009: George Anthony: Casey's 'A Good Mother'
- April 7, 2009: Prosecutors Mistakenly Release Information In Anthony Case
- April 6, 2009: Officer: Casey Sought Sedatives, Talked Football After Remains Found
- April 3, 2009: Baez Deposes Deputy Who Searched Woods
- April 2, 2009: Hoover Says Fellow P.I. Knew Caylee Was Dead, Where She Was
- April 1, 2009: Baez Denied Closed-Door Meeting With Judge
- March 27, 2009: Former Client Calls Baez 'Defective,' Asks For New Trial
- March 27, 2009: Baez To Depose Deputies, Jail Workers
- March 26, 2009: Anthony Tries To Avoid Answering Questions In Civil Case
- March 25, 2009: Anthony Does Not Have To Disclose Defense Payment
- March 25, 2009: Hearing To Focus On Anthony Defense Team Finances
- March 20, 2009: Grandma Wanted Casey Anthony Arrested On Theft Charges
- March 19, 2009: Casey Anthony Turns 23 Years Old
- March 18, 2009: Defense Receives Discs In Anthony Case
- March 17, 2009: Court Hearing On Anthonys' Depositions Canceled
- March 16, 2009: Jail Worker Who Witnessed Anthony During Bone Discovery ID'd
- March 16, 2009: Lee Anthony Attorney Seeks To Block Questions
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