When the Casey Anthony jury begins their deliberations in a few days, all of the evidence that was presented in open court will be available for their inspection with the exception of one. The now famous "smell of death can" that was introduced into evidence by the prosecution will not be allowed back in the jury room during deliberations.
On Thursday, June 30 2011, Judge Belvin Perry ruled that jurors would not be able to examine or smell that can because it would be prejudicial by offering new evidence into the case without Casey Anthony's attorney's being able to have a rebuttal. Judge Perry said that it was possible that one of the jurors has smell a dead body before and that person would have great sway over the rest of the jurors if that evidence was allowed to be sampled during deliberations.
Friday, July 01, 2011
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I am not sure why this was not allowed as it has been allowed in previous cases....Judge Perry must know that the case is strong enough without taking chances. He must also know that the smell would require the court to be cleared for days if not longer!!!!
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