Hearing scheduled in Casey Anthony murder case

[October 16, 2009]  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Attorneys are set to make their case for dropping murder charges against Casey Anthony, the Florida mother accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter.

A judge will consider motions Friday to have the criminal charges against her thrown out. Anthony, who is charged with first-degree murder, is expected to attend the hearing.

Last week, prosecutors released more evidence in their murder case. The evidence included pictures of a tattoo on Anthony's back and duct tape found on the body of her daughter, Caylee.

The toddler's remains were found in December 2008, months after she was reported missing.

Anthony has pleaded not guilty. She says a baby sitter kidnapped Caylee.

The state is seeking the death penalty against Anthony, who remains in the Orange County Jail.

[Associated Press]

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