Casey Anthony has 30 days to answer questions in lawsuit
Casey Anthony has 30 days to answer questions in lawsuit Sarah Lundy | Sentinel Staff Writer 12:28 PM EST, February 2, 2009 Casey Anthony has 30 days to answer a series of written questions posed on behalf of a woman suing her, including whether she knows who killed her daughter Caylee Marie and whether was she involved. Lawyers for Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez in her a defamation case against the Orange County murder suspect sent the questionnaire to Anthony's attorney today, according to court documents. Circuit Judge Jose R. Rodriguez came up with this compromise last month after Anthony's attorneys tried to stop a videotaped deposition of Anthony in jail. The judge was trying to balance Fernandez-Gonzalez's civil-court efforts to clear her name and Anthony's rights in the criminal process. When Caylee's disappearance was first reported in July, Anthony, 22, told investigators that a month earlier she had left the 2-year-old with a baby sitter named Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez at Sawgrass Apartments, and when she returned later that day both were gone. Authorities interviewed 37-year-old Fernandez-Gonzalez, who told them she didn't know Anthony or her daughter. Since then, Anthony has been charged with first-degree murder in the child's death. Caylee's remains were found in December less than a mile from the home she shared with Anthony and her grandparents. Anthony's attorneys could request a hearing to discuss the questions from Fernandez-Gonzalez and whether they are appropriate. So far, no motion has been filed and no hearing has been set. Here are some of the questions submitted to Anthony to answer in writing: -- How did you describe (baby sitter Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez) to law enforcement? -- When did you first meet her? -- How much did you pay her to baby sit? -- List everyone you told that Caylee was with Zenaida Gonzalez the last time you saw her? -- Have you ever been to Sawgrass Apartments? If so, for each time state when, with whom and explain why you were there? -- Do you admit the Zenaida Gonzalez who is suing you has never baby sat for Caylee? -- Do you admit the story you told law enforcement that Caylee was with someone named Zenaida Gonzalez the last time you saw her is not true? http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/orl-bk-casey-anthony-lawsuit-020209,0,4495684.story

Lee Anthony gets deposition notice Last Edited: Monday, 02 Feb 2009, 10:27 PM EST Created: Monday, 02 Feb 2009, 10:26 PM EST BY HOLLY BRISTOW FOX 35 News ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) -- The attorney representing the woman in a defamation suit against Casey Anthony wants to depose Casey's brother, Lee, in hopes of shedding light in the civil case. Keith Mitnik wants answers to questions on behalf of his client, Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez. Fernandez Gonzalez shares the same name as the woman whom Casey claims abducted her daughter, Caylee Marie, in July of last year. "I need people under oath, where they're required to tell me the truth, and I want to ask the questions. We've got one reason. I want to clear our client's name and I want to do it as fast as we can," said Mitnik. "I was very surprised," said attorney Thomas Luka, who is representing Lee Anthony, adding his client is not going to be of much use in this case. "I've had extensive conversations with him about this. He has indicated to me that he does not know anything other than the fact that his sister has used a babysitter, but he did not know specific names or anything like that." Mitnik says he has an extensive list of questions for Lee Anthony. "Merely, do you know this woman? What can you tell me about her? When asked if he would take the opportunity to inquire about Casey Anthony's murder case, Mitnik responded, "I'll probably ask them some questions about it, and only because if there's any info that points to someone else that hurt this child, then it's not my client." Lee Anthony's deposition is scheduled for February 27th. His parents Cindy and George Anthony are scheduled for depositions on February 26th. http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8338910&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Casey Anthony Expected To Take Fifth In Civil Case Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:35:07 AM ORLANDO -- Casey Anthony now has 30 days to respond to questions in a civil suit with a woman who has the same name as her so-called nanny. However, don't expect any big revelations. Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez is suing Casey for defamation, saying Casey's use of that name as her babysitter has ruined her life and cost her work. Anthony maintains she left Caylee in the care of a woman named Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez, but investigators have said no such woman exists. Among the questions being asked are: List everyone you told that Caylee was with Zenaida Gonzalez the last time you saw her. Do you admit the Zenaida Gonzalez who is suing you has never baby sat for Caylee. Do you admit the story you told law enforcement that Caylee was with someone named Zenaida Gonzalez the last time you saw her is not true. Casey is expected to take the Fifth Amendment not to answer questions, for fear the answers could be used in the criminal case against her. http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/2/3/casey_anthony_expected_to_take_fifth_in_civil_case.html