Anthony Family May Be Making Millions On Movie Deal
Posted: 5:48 pm EDT September 24, 2008Updated: 7:44 am EDT September 25, 2008
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News uncovered new information about who's cashing in on the Casey Anthony case. Sources extremely close to the family told Eyewitness News that the Anthonys have signed a $2 million movie deal with the Lifetime Movie Network.
VIDEO REPORT: Possible Movie Deal Could Mean Millions For Anthony Family
There are also claims that Casey's attorney is purposely trying to create drama in the case.A movie director wouldn't have to make up the drama of Casey Anthony's first release from jail. When faced with Eyewitness News' tough questions, Casey turned away and nuzzled her face into her attorney's neck as he hugged her and shielded her from the rain and reporters.It's the stuff that movies are made of.The California bounty hunter who sprung her says that's what attorney Jose Baez is counting on, which is why his hired security force stood back and let the drama unfold. After that, Baez hired bodyguards for Casey at what Eyewitness News was told was $1,500 a week.Bounty hunter Leonard Padilla told Eyewitness News on Wednesday that Baez made him sign away any rights on movie or book deals, that Baez is banking on the entertainment industry and so is his mysterious public relations man."He's representing that, to the family and to Jose, that 'I can get two million dollars.' Well, to be honest with ya, Hollywood will throw $2 million at anything that's, you know, sensationalized as something like this. Believe me," Padilla said.Sources close to the Anthonys told Eyewitness News a $2 million contract with the Lifetime Movie Network has been signed. Padilla also said Baez broke his promise to beef up security because of the protesters to ramp up the drama the night Casey was arrested at her parents' house. He showed up after her arrest and held a marathon news conference slamming investigators for the show.Lifetime Network told Eyewitness News there is no such deal and Cindy and George Anthony's attorney said that they are not involved in any financial deals involving the case, but Baez's PR firm won't answer any questions.Most everyone knows the plotline of the story. Everyone's now waiting to see how it ends.
There are also claims that Casey's attorney is purposely trying to create drama in the case.A movie director wouldn't have to make up the drama of Casey Anthony's first release from jail. When faced with Eyewitness News' tough questions, Casey turned away and nuzzled her face into her attorney's neck as he hugged her and shielded her from the rain and reporters.It's the stuff that movies are made of.The California bounty hunter who sprung her says that's what attorney Jose Baez is counting on, which is why his hired security force stood back and let the drama unfold. After that, Baez hired bodyguards for Casey at what Eyewitness News was told was $1,500 a week.Bounty hunter Leonard Padilla told Eyewitness News on Wednesday that Baez made him sign away any rights on movie or book deals, that Baez is banking on the entertainment industry and so is his mysterious public relations man."He's representing that, to the family and to Jose, that 'I can get two million dollars.' Well, to be honest with ya, Hollywood will throw $2 million at anything that's, you know, sensationalized as something like this. Believe me," Padilla said.Sources close to the Anthonys told Eyewitness News a $2 million contract with the Lifetime Movie Network has been signed. Padilla also said Baez broke his promise to beef up security because of the protesters to ramp up the drama the night Casey was arrested at her parents' house. He showed up after her arrest and held a marathon news conference slamming investigators for the show.Lifetime Network told Eyewitness News there is no such deal and Cindy and George Anthony's attorney said that they are not involved in any financial deals involving the case, but Baez's PR firm won't answer any questions.Most everyone knows the plotline of the story. Everyone's now waiting to see how it ends.
Previous Stories:
- September 24, 2008: Zenaida Gonzalez Hires John Morgan For Lawsuit Against Casey Anthony
- September 24, 2008: Source Says Casey Said Caylee Was Sold To Someone In Puerto Rico
- September 24, 2008: Judge Denies HOA Plea To Move Protesters From Anthony Home
- September 23, 2008: Casey Anthony's Defense Team Acquires Forensic Scientist
- September 19, 2008: Caylee Look-Alike Leads Deputies To Swarm Central Florida Home
- September 19, 2008: Sheriff's Office To Boost Security; Guardian Angels Show Up
- September 18, 2008: Casey Calls 911 When Protesters Get Violent Outside House
- September 18, 2008: DCF Says It May Investigate Protesters Who Bring Children To Anthony House
- September 18, 2008: Casey Anthony Handcuffed, Arrested On New Charges
- September 17, 2008: George Anthony Tells Reporters "I Feel Sorry For All Of You"
- September 17, 2008: HOA Re-Filing Injunction To Keep Protesters Out Of Neighborhood
- September 16, 2008: Casey Anthony Case Creating Local Court Backlog
- September 12, 2008: Questions Linger About Who Is Making Money Off Anthony Case
- September 11, 2008: State Files Formal Fraud, Theft Charges Against Casey Anthony
- September 11, 2008: HOA Trying To Get Rid Of Protesters Outside Anthony Home
- September 10, 2008: Anthonys' High-Profile Lawyer Calls George And Cindy "Victims"
- September 9, 2008: "Angel Killer" Protesters Outside Home; Casey To Meet With Attorney
- September 9, 2008: Woman Taking Garbage From Anthony Home To Do Own Investigation
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