Casey Anthony Saga: Baez Hospitalized--1,000+ Pages Documents Released to Defense

The state released over 1,100 pages of evidence to Casey Anthony’s defense team on Monday.

According to a source close to the investigation, test results from the FBI crime lab on the duct tape found on slain toddler Caylee Anthony's skull are in that new batch of evidence.

Orlando defense attorney Richard Hornsby said the duct tape evidence brings the possibility of the death penalty back in to play. Hornsby said it may force Anthony’s defense attorney, Jose Baez, to "put Casey on the stand" or "consider a plea bargain."

When asked if Casey Anthony’s fingerprints were on the duct tape, a source with direct knowledge of the investigation said, "This is not going to be good news for the defense."

A spokeswoman with the state attorney's office stated this new information released to the defense will not be released to the public until at least midweek.

We are learning now that Casey Anthony’s trial is scheduled to begin in March, not in one to two years as was speculated just a week ago.


CASEY ANTHONY'S ATTORNEY JOSE BAEZ HOSPITALIZED

Casey Anthony's lead attorney was hospitalized this weekend for stomach problems.

A spokesperson with Jose Baez's team confirmed Baez checked himself into the hospital to have some tests run.

His spokesperson, Marti MacKenzie, said Baez is more than ready to defend Casey in court. She would not comment on questions if Baez's condition is stress related.