The Casey Anthony and Amanda Knox have obvious parallels. Both are attractive white women accused of murder and acquitted after spending years behind bars – in Knox’s case, she was actually convicted first – and who have become national stories (and eviscerated by Nancy Grace ) for better or worse. One area where they differ – to Casey’s detriment, according to her lawyer Jose Baez – is in the parenting department. Amanda alone has that going for her. Baez says he was happy when the Amanda Knox verdict was overturned and she was freed. Having gone through it with Anthony, it brought back memories. “It was a surreal moment … I remembered being in that situation – a young woman’s life hung in the balance, and in a split second, her life was given back to her.” Baez says he felt Amanda’s family played a key role and they should “be applauded” for sticking with their 24-year-old daughter through the entire process. Contrarily, Casey’s parents George and Cindy Anthony did not support her and “hurt her case.” That was even before their shameless Dr. Phil interview , too. In the end, Baez says they’re just a pair of “all-American girls.” A lot of people would likely choose different words, but we suppose that’s true, if only literally. You tell us, readers: Casey Anthony … Then tell us: Amanda Knox …
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Amanda Knox Parents Praised, George and Cindy Anthony Ripped By Jose Baez
