Casey Anthony Pleads Guilty to Check Fraud Charges

by Michael Small | January 25, 2010 at 03:29 pm

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Casey Anthony, the mother who is in jail awaiting trial for the murder of her young daughter, Caylee, has pleaded guilty to check fraud charges.

The 23-year-old admitted to stealing the checkbook of her friend, Amy Huizenga, and writing four checks for a total of nearly $650.

Casey spoke in court, visibly upset with tears in her eyes.

"I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm sorry for what I did," she said. "I take complete and full responsibility for my actions, and I'd like to apologize to Amy. I wish I'd been a better friend.

Anthony Pleads Guilty to Check Fraud, Sentenced with Time Served

The judge listened to pleas from Anthony's attorney, and sentenced Anthony 412 days time served in jail and a year's probation.

The guilty plea means Anthony now has six felony convictions on her record heading into trial for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter; Anthony has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Caylee Anthony was last seen in July of 2008, but wasn't reported missing until a month later.

Caylee's remains were found on December 11th 2008, six months after she was reported missing.