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What happened on June 16th, 2008 to Casey Anthony?

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On June 16th, 2008, Casey Anthony reported her daughter missing, leading to a trial where she was acquitted of murder charges despite public outrage and concerns over child abuse.

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On June 16th, 2008, Casey Anthony reported her daughter, Caylee Anthony, missing. This case received widespread media attention and culminated in a high-profile trial. Casey Anthony was charged with the first-degree murder of her daughter and other offenses. Despite the charges and the public outrage that followed, Casey Anthony was ultimately acquitted of the murder charges in 2011. The case brought to light significant concerns about child neglect and abuse and also touched upon the reliability of forensic evidence and the presumption of innocence in the American legal system.

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Answer:The defense, led by Baez, said Anthony had likely accidentally drowned in the family's pool on June 16, 2008, and that George had, with Casey's knowledge, covered up the drowning in order to spare his daughter a potential child-neglect charge

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