Casey Anthony Verdict Elicits Strong Celebrity Reactions

The Casey Anthony trial has captivated the media for the past three years.   Anthony was arrested and accused of what many would consider one of the most heinous crimes one could commit, killing their own child. On July 5, 2011 much of America sat transfixed on multiple media outlets trying to get a first hand glimpse of what Casey Anthony’s fate would be. Early that afternoon when the verdict was read, we all had the answer; not guilty.

Not guilty? Really? What many had considered an open and shut case concluded with an ending no one had predicted. This of course sent twitter a flutter with varying celebrity opinions.

Star Jones: “I believe in the jury system & accept verdict…but I can’t take smiles from Casey Anthony right now. She may be NG…but her baby is dead!”

Jessica Alba: “Following the Casey Anthony Trial was nauseating but the verdict is revolting”

Terry McMillan: “Bye bye. I would like to slap Casey hard enough to knock off her ponytail.”

Mandy Moore: “Woah! Shocked about the verdict in the casey anthony trial! Though she was guilty for sure! Either way, tragic story.”

Gabrielle Union: SO much 2 say, but nada appropriate

Kim Kardashian: “What!!!!???!!!! Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty!!!! I am speechless!!!”

Casey Anthony may be scheduled for release this Thursday with credit for time served.   However she returns to a family broken amidst a tragedy’s which leaves no one the victor; only those remaining to collect the pieces. What’s your reaction to the Casey Anthony verdict?

Finally Jay Leno tried really hard to get an audience reaction to the Casey Anthony verdict, in the end he scored. Check it below:

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