After weeks of testimony and evidence a jury of her peers went into six hours of deliberations on the 4th of July 2011 and resumed deliberations on July 5th, 2011.
The verdict was read approximately 1:15pm on July 5th 2011. As to the charges of murder in the 1st degree, manslaughter of a child, or aggravated child abuse Casey Anthony was found to be NOT GUILTY!
As for the other four charges of lying to law enforcement Casey Anthony was found GUILTY on all four counts. The prosecution had no further comments or discussions and the defense agreed to return to court for the sentencing phase on Thursday July 7th, 2011.
No doubt Casey Anthony is pleased with the outcome although it fell short of a full acquittal. Casey Anthony's parents left the court room shortly after Judge Belvin Perry ordered open court finger printing of Casey Anthony.
Although this case garner national attention, it has been obvious from the beginning that there would be no winners on today. The lost of a child to prison or capital punishment and the lost of a grandchild are all equally devastating.
May God cover the Anthony family with his grace and mercy today and for the remainder of their lives!
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