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Jeff Ashton, Casey Anthony’s prosecutor, to cash in with book about the case

Book due out in November

ANTOINETTE KELLY,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 2:03 PM

Updated Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 6:53 PM

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Casey Anthony holds hands with her defense attorneys, Jose Baez, left, and Dorothy Clay Sims, as they listen to the verdict, not guilty on murder charges

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One of the chief prosecutors in the trial of Casey Anthony has written a book about the murder trial, which is due to hit book shelves in November.

Jeff Ashton, a veteran assistant state attorney has confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that he has written a book entitled "Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony," on the court case.

Last Saturday listings appeared on Amazon and Barnes and Noble’s website offering pre-orders on the book.
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“I wasn't aware that it was going to go online today," Ashton told the newspaper, but declined to comment further.

The 256-page hard cover will be made available in late November by William Morrow publishers.

Casey Anthony was acquitted of the murder of her two-year-old daughter Caylee on July 5 last.

During the closing argument, Ashton gave an impassioned statement that Anthony had killed her daughter Caylee because the toddler interfered with her social life and love life.

Ashton, an assistant state attorney with the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office for thirty years, retired in the days following the verdict.

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shcavallo | Sep 02, 2011, 10:58 AM EDT

correction...the only ones that should never make money off of this tragedy is an Anthony or any of her defense team...amen.

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shcavallo | Sep 02, 2011, 10:57 AM EDT

Totally agree with you RedinDenver....not you the1Regina...her parents are as sick if not sicker than she is...especially the mother

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shcavallo | Sep 02, 2011, 10:56 AM EDT

joeustace....I read Chris Darden's book on the OJ trial. That man was devastated when OJ walked and gave up law because of it. He told us about the evidence they couldn't introduce for one legal reason or another...it was overwhelming. I am happy Jeff Ashton wrote the book...and have no problem if he makes money from it...he was Caylee's Steadfast Advocate...and he went for the death penalty because that is what he believed she DESERVED....the only ones that should not ever make money is an Anthony.

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RedInDenver | Sep 01, 2011, 10:15 PM EDT

I don't have a problem with any of the prosecution team writing a book -- in fact I welcome it and hope to have some questions answered by the book. The prosecution team worked very hard to get justice for Caylee. It is not their fault they ended up with the jury the judge seated. I have a problem with anyone making money off the death of a child when they were complicit in allowing the child's murderer to walk free.

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celticange1 | Sep 01, 2011, 08:59 PM EDT

Don't buy this book or any other written about this child's murder. If you want to give to charity that's great, make a direct donation to your favorite. Any information you might want to know about this misjustice can be found on line.

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the1regina | Sep 01, 2011, 05:31 PM EDT

It does not bother me if the prosecutors, or her parents make money on this case. Her parents spent a ton of money because of her lies. Yes, I believe she is guilty, more guilty than OJ. I do not want to see Casey Anthony or Jose Baez or Geralso Riveria make a dime on this case. Why do we continue to make superstars of people who are Trash! I realize her parents love her (she is their daughter) but I cannot image that they like her very much.

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Deidra47 | Sep 01, 2011, 02:18 PM EDT

Why not? Every body on the "other" side is doing it and he is giving his money to charity. He was under restraint in what he could do as a prosecutor due to having a "boss" over him as well as the law/ethics....whatever. Now he can say what he wants.

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bbrady808 | Sep 01, 2011, 01:14 PM EDT

Jeff Ashton is donating profits from this book- Yes he IS cashing in, FOR CHILDREN !! Casey Anthony killed that baby and everyone knows it. Will she donate her blood money? I doubt it-

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joeustace | Sep 01, 2011, 11:27 AM EDT

If it was his decision to charge first degree murder and seek the death penalty, this trial was over beore it started; just like the O.J. trial was over as soon as they moved it "downtown". Should have backed off and charged an accidental death. She would be in jail now.

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joeustace | Sep 01, 2011, 11:25 AM EDT

Nobody really cares about the losing side's book. Have you ever read Chris Darden's book about teh O.J. trial ? Didn't think so. Although Ashton didn't make the bonehead move of hte century with a bloody glove like Darden, he still didi a prro job, in my opinion, alienating the jury and weakening an already weak circumstantial case. Sur eto be a snoozer, if it's like his trial work.

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AengusOg | Aug 31, 2011, 11:36 AM EDT

When will the defense lawyer's book come out? He has earned the right to a big pay day..

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nicgearailt | Aug 31, 2011, 11:11 AM EDT

very predictable...just do not buy his book..

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wigywac | Aug 31, 2011, 09:54 AM EDT

i agree jamieLM, just like a lawyer to think of another scheme to make a quick buck. sometimes i don't know who is worse, the defendant or the lawyers But of course its the defendant, may she burn burn burn!!!

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jamieLM | Aug 31, 2011, 09:23 AM EDT

I thought he wouldn't pass up a chance to make big bucks on this case. I won't be helping him out by buying his book. I don't need to read his book to know that a little girl is dead and no one has explained the circumstances of how and why that happened and worse, no one has been held responsible for her death.

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