Casey Anthony Not Guilty Verdict Reaction: Celebrities on Twitter

by NowPublic Staff | July 5, 2011 at 10:31 am
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Casey Anthony Was Found Not Guilty in the Death of Daughter Caylee Anthony. Here is the Reaction on Twitter

Not surprisingly, traditional media and social media blew up after the Casey Anthony verdict came down.

Many celebrities and public figures reacted to the Casey Anthony trial. Most weren't happy.

On CNN, analyst Jeffrey Toobin said simply: "She won and the government lost." He went on to call it a "historic rejection" of the prosecutor's case.

NFL player Chad Ochocinco said "Dear @CNN am I hearing things correctly but I believe i heard the words #NotGuilty uttered numerous times.I could be mistaken just asking?"

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Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty of Caylee Anthony Murder

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Comedian Joe Rogan wrote: "Casey Anthony was really found not guilty? Did the jury consist of 12 sad dudes that wanted to f--k her?"

Late Night with David Letterman writer Justin Stangel: "Casey Anthony found not guilty of murder! She screamed "Wow, even I thought I did it!"

Fellow Letterman writer Eric Stangel wrote: "When I read that Casey Anthony was found not guilty, I was sure Fox News' Twitter had been hacked again..."

Actor Rainn Wilson of the Office wrote: "Dear Florida, THANK YOU for freeing Casey! She's now available for partying and babysitting!"

Writer DJ Gallo wrote: "I didn't follow a second of this Casey Anthony trial. So get me up to speed. On a scale of 1-to-10 Nancy Graces, how OUTRAGED should I be?"

Writer Alec Sulkin: "Oh my god!!! How DUMB is FLORIDA???!!!"

Gerry Duggan said: "Florida! The Camelot of Failure."


Many focused not on Casey Anthony but on reaction of media personalities like Nancy Grace.

Time Magazine TV critic James Poniewozik wrote: "Whatever Nancy Grace is about to say, I suggest recording for posterity."

Father Kelly wrote: "I wonder if Nancy Grace turned into the hulk?"

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Addison Blake

I moved from Massachusetts to Florida recently and still cannot comprehend the incompetency, stupidly, and down right lack of common sense of a large segment of the Florida population. When I tell my friends up North what it has been like just trying to get a telephone and Internet account or find a good doctor, they are in disbelief. Many times, I have felt that I've been transported to another planet, or am, at best, an ex-pat.To learn that the jury for Casey Anthony has found her not-guilty reinforces my belief that Florida contains the belly of the belly of bottom-feeders. As a professor, I knew that once Cheney Mason showed his very simple "visual" of a thermometer-like drawing, with red at the top for GUILTY, and descending colors of blue to represent degrees of guiltiness, the jury would respond. In fact, I groaned when I saw his chart because it is similar to the ones primary school teachers use to explain things to Kindergarten or first grade children.At least Scott Peterson is behind bars. If he were not, he would be a perfect match for Casey Anthony. The party's not over yet. Someone as diabolical as she will dig her own grave eventually. 

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bheyn

move back!!!

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pho

Luke 17:2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. This is crazy!!! God will be the final judge.

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suzan griffith

I agree.  I am also from the Boston area and lived in Miami for 12 years so I agree on the culture shock.  When I heard the verdict I wanted to vomit.  It is beyond my imagination that any normal person-let alone 12 of them- could have sat through the trial and found that evil baby killer innocent.  I am in SHOCK.

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Cindy Appel

Nancy Grace is the PT Barnum of the legal system.  I have no respect for her. She is about ratings and the bigger the drama, the bigger the ratings. Her rages bore the tar out of me.   The prosecution didn't prove their case. That is all that this about.  We really don't know what the truth is.  We do know a little girl died and that is something that there should be some justice for.  But people need to understand that unless the prosecution can prove their case, you can't toss someone into jail or end their life because it makes us feel better to have someone to blame and pin it on. Be enraged about the baby being dead.  But the prosecution did not do it's job...maybe be enraged at them.

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Renee Jacobs

I agree, Cindy. They didnt prove there case. We may never know what really happened. As for Nancy Grace, Im glad she is not a judge. She's judges everything with emotion. And her eye brows creep me out!

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waitwhattheh

Nancy Grace is a large blow hard, but does not change the fact that casey anthony is very guilty and the fact the prosecution did a fine job. Laid everything out in a manner like Denzel's character  in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Philadelphia, "explain to me if I was 5 what happen". However the jury did not even have the critical thinking skills of a 5 year old. Listen to these jurors speak. The foreman in an interview last night that they think Cindy did not lie about the computer searches even though "evidence" of computer records and a witness, her boss show Cindy would only of had 15 mins before being logged out of work, and Winter Park is 30 mins one way to their home. So don't spread that bs that the state failed, it was the jury that failed in this situation. 

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Adele Truslow

Although surprised by the verdict (I predicted manslaughter) I think justice, as valued by the USA, has been served.  I worked as a Paralegal for close to 20 years.  I think prosecutors. police depts. and media need to be more open minded before they crucify someone for a crime.  In NC, where I live, just recently we've had the horrible accusations of the Duke lacrosse team, and a young man accused of killing his wife.(He had a hung jury...8 to 4 for not guity)  The knee jerk reaction nowadays seems to be that the perpetrator has to be the mother, father, husband, wife, lover, etc and no further investigation is done.  Invetigators need to be more specific and careful in the info they gather and how it is presented to a jury. Now that she has been exhonorated, I hope Casey can somhow carve a decent life out of what is left of her world. 

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mamashep

Knee jerk reaction? how in the world do you explain her not reporting her 2 year old daughter missing for 31 days?!  And out partying it up like life is great.  oh wait im sorry - life is beautiful according to her lovely tattoo that she got during that time.  i have a 3 year old and if he went missing for a second, let alone THIRY ONE DAYS, the last thing i would be doing is partying and getting 'beautiful life" tattoos.  And I am also a young mother.  This woman is a pathological liar and she tortured for the horrendous crime she has committed.  That poor sweet little beautiful baby girl will now never get justice because her mother is a lying deceiving pathetic excuse for a human being. 

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MaryAnn Adams

I am sickened by the thought that this murderer was not held accountable for her actions.  I'm putting my faith in the ultimate judgment of the highest power.  Casey Anthony will then reap what she's sown.  I cannot believe these 12 people made the decisions they did.  I do not understand and perhaps never will.  This "justice" is reminiscent of O.J. Simpson's trial and verdict ...  in relation to the members of the jury and the guilty defendent.  The state of Florida's procecutors could not have presented the case any more effectively.  Their dedication, labor, and search for justice have inspired and impressed me. The judge in this case is a wise and honest man. The defendant's attorneys, on the other hand, comprimised their integrity I believe.  They will have to live with that.  We will not forget Caylee; she will be avenged.  And she will always be loved by people from all different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, etc. whom she did not even know.  You are in our hearts, Caylee!

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EJ

Do you know without a doubt that Casey was the murderer? Were you there to witness it? Was anyone? Before you people start judging someone else you need to take a step back and look at the case. The prosecution simply did not prove a damn thing. Yes, we know she didn't report her missing. Yes, we know she lied. This is enough for aggravated child neglect at the least, yes. However, not enough to convict someone of murder. I believe just as much as the next guy that she's guilty as sin, but any smart reasonable person could see from the beginning it would never go through the court. Theres just not enough evidence.

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bob costello

My surprise is that the jury convicted her of lying to the police!

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Bob Costello

I am shocked that the jury didn't acquit her of lying to the police!

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Klyn

All murderers now descend on Florida!!  They deserve it after this verdict!  What an outrage.

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Jane Yorke

Let's see.  So Caylee taped her own mouth, carried 3 bags to the swamp, tied herself up and jumped in.  Smell in the trunk, just a pizza gone bad???  Casey will be home for Friday morning breakfast.  OMG.  Bob's right, they should have acquitted her of lying, what the heck.  Unbelievable.  

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Jane Yorke

Let's see.  So Caylee taped her own mouth, carried 3 bags to the swamp, tied herself up and jumped in.  Smell in the trunk, just a pizza gone bad???  Casey will be home for Friday morning breakfast.  OMG.  Bob's right, they should have acquitted her of lying, what the heck.  Unbelievable.  

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Jane Yorke

Let's see.  So Caylee taped her own mouth, carried 3 bags to the swamp, tied herself up and jumped in.  Smell in the trunk, just a pizza gone bad???  Casey will be home for Friday morning breakfast.  OMG.  Bob's right, they should have acquitted her of lying, what the heck.  Unbelievable.  

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Jane Yorke

Let's see.  So Caylee taped her own mouth, carried 3 bags to the swamp, tied herself up and jumped in.  Smell in the trunk, just a pizza gone bad???  Casey will be home for Friday morning breakfast.  OMG.  Bob's right, they should have acquitted her of lying, what the heck.  Unbelievable.  

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Jane Yorke

Let's see.  So Caylee taped her own mouth, carried 3 bags to the swamp, tied herself up and jumped in.  Smell in the trunk, just a pizza gone bad???  Casey will be home for Friday morning breakfast.  OMG.  Bob's right, they should have acquitted her of lying, what the heck.  Unbelievable.  

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Kathy Mills North Carolina

People in Florida are stupid.  What needs to happen is not one person or book company should publish anything from thius family.  Yet we will make them millionaires.  Are we now going to chaerge George Anthony for the murder?  Was it Lee? Or Cindy?  All I can say is that I say let Scott Peterson go.  Did we ever prove how he killed his wife?          

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aidanzmommy

today im ashamed to be an american!!!we are letting a babykiller walk free . caylee has been forgotten about . today america is telling everyone its ok to mureder your children . 31 days people 31 days , extremely high levels of chloroform found in trunk duct tape around babies mouth , trash bags tossed in a swamp . did caylee kill herself ???cmon how can you aquitt this woman ???has our society became this blind???we are talking about the murder of a child . i am nauseated.i bet noone will save her from judgement and punishment when she meets her maker . no defense to protect her then . george and cindy run!!!!you might be next . the state of florida just got manipulted by a babykiller ,how sad

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Common Sense Extinct

Florida is notorious for child molestors & child killers ...children are raped, murdered & disappear all the time down there  Monsterous child murderer Casey Anthony is no exception to the rule that our children are not safe in Florida by even the judicial system.What I want to know is:  When is her book called "IF I CHLOROFORMED & DUCT TAPED MY 2 YR OLD TO DEATH............"  going to be released for her to make another 200k? 

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DAS

one word   vigilantism.

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Liz A

well so you say the prosecution didn't have enough evidence to convict her. Well, you must be kidding. She is very self centered and a huge liar. By her not reporting it for 30 days, in my book that's neglect. Jose Baez promised we would know the truth about Caylee and what happened. Well, imagine clubbing, going to parties, and just having a grand old time, Caylee was the last thing on her mind. The evidence was there, they just didn't get it right. Now one juror said they were sick to their stomachs about the not guilty verdict. She went on to say that what influenced  her to vote not guilty, was the death penalty. Little do they know that should have nothing to do with this phase of the trial. I would love to bitch slap her. Where is the justice for Caylee? Who are they going to try now for her death? She is going to have to hide to survive. No one wants her. Yet I hear she would love to have more children. REALLY!!!! Why doesn't she try getting a pet first and see how that goes, and if she couldn't handle that task, they don't have any children. They should of made sure her tubes were tied. This also gets me, is the jury that sat on this one the same OJ Simpson had? Well you all sure acted like it. Look hun, your no bag of chips to begin with. You letting your hair down thinking you were leaving the other day, who are dressing for? As for Jesse Grund stating the family was dysfunctional with high standards to become a responsible adult. Look I made the dysfunctional family. Kidding of course, but come on. keep bringing excuses for her behavior. She literally threw her parents under the bus and the fact her mother tried to see her, which was pretty stupid to being with, I think she wont be able to face her family,  regardless of what happened, Sorry to say, if I were her parents I would pack her things and set them out on the curb. Now stop blaming others, its a different story everyday. The other atty who seems to be running his mouth everywhere, do me a favor, you adopt her, let her take care of your children, I guess if she got bored doing that, she could find away for them not to get in the way, she would ditch them. No justice was served what so ever. I would love to smack her right across her lying mouth, add some soap to her mouth. Or how about letting her stay in the trunk of her car where Caylee was. Let her smell death, let her realize she is a crazy witch. I don't wish her the best, but, get the hell out of where ever you think you can go to live. You wont make it!!! Now go away and be done. Wait till she meets her maker. Isnt going to be pretty. I would never forgive someone who took the life a 2yr who could not defend herself. Caylee is probably saying now, why me mommy, why? How sad

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andre kamya

am from east africa and a practicing lawyer but i find the US jury system smetyms not different 4rm the taliban islamic courts, justice is dispensed on mere sentiments but not evidence, believe it or not 3rd world countires tht follow the english system of justice perform better thn the US a nbr of tyms yet this is sppsed to b a democracy of 235yrs- GOSH

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