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Mom Of Missing Girl Won't Face Neglect Charge

The Associated Press

Casey Anthony was indicted earlier this month on a first-degree murder charge in the death of daughter Caylee.

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The Associated Press

Published: October 21, 2008

Caylee Marie Anthony

ORLANDO - Orange County officials will not pursue child neglect charges against the mother of a missing Florida girl because she is already charged with first-degree murder.

The child neglect charges were based on the assumption that Caylee Anthony was still alive, according a court media release. Casey Anthony has also been charged with aggravated manslaughter and four counts of lying to investigators.

Lawson Lamar, the State Attorney prosecuting the case, declined further comment. Officials said in the release that they don't wish to feed a media frenzy that would lead to a change of venue.

Caylee Anthony was last seen in June but her mother did not report her missing until July. A body has not been recovered.

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