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Casey Anthony Judge Belvin Perry Retires  July 7, 2014 | WMFE, Orlando -- Judge Belvin Perry is retiring. Perry is best-known for presiding over the Casey Anthony trial. The 64-year-old judge was the first African-American elected in the Ninth Circuit without first being appointed. He served as chief judge for 18 years. Perry's resignation is effective Aug. 31. His term ends in 2019. Casey Anthony was acquitted in 2011 of killing her daughter, 2-year-old Caylee. Her trial garnered worldwide attention. Anthony was convicted of making false statements to police. She was sentenced to time served. |
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