State reverses itself, will seek death in Casey Anthony case

Casey Anthony is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of her daughter Caylee, 2, Trial is set for October.

The state had previously said it would not ask for the death sentence for Anthony, and the development could have a major impact on how the case plays out at trial. Prosecutors announced the change in strategy in a letter of intent.

Meanwhile, Anthony's defense filed a motion on Friday with Orange County Circuit Court, seeking more phone records from a dozen people involved in the case. The motion asks for any and all records for "phone calls, text messages, P2P communications, Internet usage, WAP usage, and cell tower pings."

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