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Roger Simmons
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Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Casey Anthony verdict: How Orlando TV tweeted the news

Roger Simmons, July 5, 2011

In addition to watching the Casey Anthony trial on Orlando TV news, many followed coverage via reporters’ and anchors’ tweets on Twitter. Here’s a sampling of Orlando TV tweets following the verdict. (I especially like WFTV news director Bob Jordan’s tweet at the bottom):

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