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Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Reports Warned of Escalating Violence

May 5, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about why suspected murderer Jesse Davis was placed on probation despite his history of violence.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Zimmerman case will test tough-on-crime prosecutor

April 22, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is one of several legal experts questioned about tough-on-crime State Attorney Angela Corey's prosecution of George Zimmerman.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Experts Surprised by Murder Charge

April 15, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is one of several legal experts questioned about the State Attorney's surprising decision to file a Second Degree Murder charge in the Trayvon Martin tragedy.

National Public Radio NPR: Legal Strategies And ‘Stand Your Ground’ Cases

April 12, 2012 - NPR
Richard Hornsby appears as a panelist on National Public Radio to discuss the application of Florida's Stand Your Ground law in the Trayvon Martin tragedy.

MSNBC.com MSNBC: Second-degree murder charge against George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin shooting surprises legal experts

April 11, 2012 - MSNBC
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about the Second Degree Murder charge filed against George Zimmerman in the Treyvon Martin tragedy.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Grand Jury Rejected in Trayvon Martin Case

April 10, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is one of several legal experts questioned about the State Attorney's decision not to utilize a grand jury in the Trayvon Martin tragedy.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Video Release Sparks Controversy

March 30, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is one of several local experts questioned about the importance of the Sanford Police Department surveillance video in the Trayvon Martin tragedy.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Gonzalez v. Anthony Might be Tossed Friday

March 22, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about the possibility that the Zenaida Gonzalez defamation suit against Casey Anthony might be dismissed.

MSNBC.com MSNBC: Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ law could complicate Trayvon Martin teen shooting case

March 20, 2012 - MSNBC
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about Florida's Stand Your Ground law in the Treyvon Martin case.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Casey Reveals Shockers in Deposition

January 12, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about the recently released depositions in the Casey Anthony case that contain outrageous claims made by Casey to her defense team mental health experts.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Lamar Rips Ashton as Battle Heats Up

January 7, 2012 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about the recent entry of well known prosecutor Jeff Ashton against his former employer, and current State Attorney, Lawson Lamar.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Pizza Ads Lead to Arrests

December 10, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about a new law designed to protect corporations over small business, but which will result in unnecessary arrests of people who otherwise receive a Notice to Appear.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Missing Mom's Cellphone Recovered

December 8, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is quoted by the Orlando Sentinel during his representation of Tamara Davis, the mother of Davis Smith who is a suspect in the disappearance of Michelle Parker.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Parker Case: Suspect's Mother Questioned

December 7, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is quoted by the Orlando Sentinel during his representation of Tamara Davis, the mother of Davis Smith who is a suspect in the disappearance of Michelle Parker.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Covering Casey Anthony

October 24, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby was among several legal analysts interviewed by the Orlando Sentinel about their experiences covering the Casey Anthony trial.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Will We Ever Hear Casey's Story... from her?

October 20, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about whether the public is likely to ever hear directly from Casey Anthony about what happened to her daughter Caylee.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Total weight of pills ... triggers longer sentences

October 16, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about Florida's prescription drug laws and how they unfairly penalize defendant's based on the weight of the pills and not the actual amount of drugs in them.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Judge: Casey Anthony Must Pay $97K

September 16, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about the recent court ruling that ordered Casey Anthony to pay back the State of Florida in costs of investigation.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Millionaire’s Murder Trial May be Quiet, but Intense

September 12, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about the participants in the murder trial of Isleworth millionaire Bob Ward and how it will differ from the Casey Anthony trial.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Will Casey face Probation?

July 29, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about the participants in the murder trial of Isleworth millionaire Bob Ward and how it will differ from the Casey Anthony trial.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: ‘Talking’ Heads Defend Trial Commentary

July 9, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is one of several trial commentators interviewed about the commentary in the Casey Anthony case and whether some of the criticism against the defense team was warranted.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: What's Casey Anthony's Story Worth?

July 7, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about what Casey Anthony's story would be worth if put out for bid and whether the public wants to hear it.

Miami Herald Miami Herald: Defense lawyer is ‘luckiest man in America’

July 6, 2011 - Miami Herald
Richard Hornsby is asked about the stunning verdict obtained by Casey Anthony's defense team and what it says about their performance.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: ‘Talking’ Heads Defend Trial Commentary

July 6, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is one of several trial commentators interviewed about the commentary in the Casey Anthony case and whether some of the criticism against the defense team was warranted.

People Magazine People Magazine: Getting Away with Murder

July 4, 2011 - People Magazine
Richard Hornsby is asked by People Magazine to help explain the Casey Anthony verdict and the unpredictable nature of juries.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Could Cindy Anthony Face Perjury Charges?

July 2, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about whether Cindy Anthony could prosecuted for perjury based on the explosive and unexpected testimony that she gave during the Casey Anthony trial.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Cindy Anthony: I searched for Chloroform

June 24, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about Cindy Anthony's explosive and unexpected testimony that she, not Casey Anthony, searched for chloroform on the family computer.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: State to Rest, Then What?

June 15, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is interviewed after the State rested in the First Degree Murder case of Casey Anthony and asked what defense Casey Anthony is likely to put forward.

People Magazine People Magazine: Inside Casey Anthony's Shocking Defense

June 13, 2011 - People Magazine
Richard Hornsby is interviewed about what we might expect to see from the defense team in the First Degree Murder trial of Casey Anthony.

Orlando Sentinel Orlando Sentinel: Experts Predict Trial Strategies

May 22, 2011 - Orlando Sentinel
Richard Hornsby is one of several criminal defense experts interviewed about what we can expect to see in the First Degree Murder trial of Casey Anthony.