Attorneys in the defamation lawsuit against Casey Anthony argued Thursday whether a videotaped deposition she gave should be entered into the court record – and thus made public.
Her defense team said it would further inflame the public rage since her acquittal for the death of her two-year-old daughter Caylee.
Attorney Andy Chmelir argued that there are significant reasons for the deposition to remain private.
"First, is our concern for potential further harassment of our client." He said the video captures her face and that could make it easier for someone to recognize her out in public. Anthony is serving a year probation at an undisclosed location in Florida.
In the deposition she gave last month, she was reported to have taken the fifth (amendment protection against self-incrimination) when asked several questions about what really happened to her daughter.
"Disseminating that to the media and playing it over and over and over again to the nation will have no effect other than to further enrage people against Miss Anthony," Chmelir argued.
The opposing side said it’s time to stop treating Casey Anthony as someone special.
"The reason that she wants special treatment is because of money," John Morgan argued. He said Casey's criminal attorney Jose Baez is in New York trying to sell her story and his.
"He's in New York being wined and dined by Barbara Walters," said Morgan, citing newspaper reports.
After hearing the arguments Judge Lisa Munyon received the videotape deposition and a transcript and said she will rule within ten days.
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