Casey Anthony, the Florida woman controversially acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in 2011, has reemerged on social media, branding herself as a legal advocate.
Anthony, acquitted in 2011 of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, launched her TikTok account and a Substack newsletter on March 1. She claims to have been involved in the legal field since 2011 and says she will use her platform to advocate for others.
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"I feel that it's necessary, if I'm going to continue to operate appropriately as a legal advocate, that I start to advocate for myself and also advocate for my daughter," Anthony stated in her first TikTok post.
Despite largely staying out of the public eye for more than a decade, Anthony’s return has been met with widespread criticism. Many social media users have condemned her attempt to rebrand herself, given the circumstances of Caylee’s death.
Anthony did not report her daughter missing for over a month in 2008. Instead, she was seen partying and entering a hot body contest while lying to police about Caylee’s whereabouts.
Photo: Orang County Sheriff's Office
When Caylee’s remains were discovered six months later in a wooded area near the Anthony family home, prosecutors argued that Anthony had drugged her with chloroform and disposed of her body to maintain a carefree lifestyle.
During her trial, Anthony accused her father, George Anthony, of covering up Caylee’s death and of sexually abusing both her and her daughter—claims he has consistently denied.
Photo: MEGA
Along with her TikTok account, Anthony has launched a Substack where she says she will provide legal resources and support for individuals facing legal challenges, particularly within the LGBTQ and women’s rights communities.
However, critics question her credibility, given her criminal history and history of deception.
Since launching her TikTok account, Anthony has gained over thousands of followers but has disabled comments on her videos. Social media users have reposted her clips alongside sharp criticism, questioning her motives and the sincerity of her advocacy.
Anthony declined interview requests and refused to say when she will post her next TikTok. However, in her Substack, she wrote, "The presumption of innocence is a sacred right afforded to ALL individuals arrested in this country."
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