Tot Mom Drama

Casey Anthony feels the heat from fake babysitter: Expected to be forced toanswer for Caylee's death

Case Anthony in court July 2011
Caylee Anthony
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A portion of the memorial for Caylee Anthony near where her body was found Dec.11, 2008. The girl was last reported seen June 16, 2008, and was reportedmissing July 15 that same year.
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Casey Anthony is going back to trial. But this time she's not being called in on charges of murdering her 2-year-old (Anthony was infamously found not guilty of that).

Instead, the Tot Mom is being sued for defamation of character.

The plaintiff is none other than the fake babysitter Anthony accused of kidnapping her daughter Caylee. Or at least a woman who has the name of the babysitter Anthony made up. Zenaida Gonzalez claims that Anthony ruined her reputation, so she filed a lawsuit.

Now Anthony could be forced to come out of hiding and face Zenaida Gonzalez in court.

Since last year's controversial trial, Anthony has spent her time changing her appearance and hiding out. That's what you do when you're the most hated woman in America.

Now Anthony could be forced to come out of hiding and face Zenaida Gonzalez in court. Anthony invoked the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination at the deposition for the civil trial, but will most likely be unable to do so again because her appeal for lying to law enforcement (something she was convicted of) is expected to be heard soon. Which would mean she will be ordered to answer questions concerning Caylee's death under oath in the civil case.

"(Casey) has just filed her initial brief. If she wins her appeal and the charges are thrown out, then there is no Fifth Amendment privilege and we expect her to talk at trial," John Dill, one of the lawyers representing Gonzalez, told RaderOnline. "If she loses her appeal, we believe she will have to talk as well because there is no criminal charge pending.

"So resolution of her appeal one way or the other is helpful to us."

The civil trial is scheduled to start in January.

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a new record

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo commits over $30 million to education

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo cattle exhibition

Courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The money supports studies in fields such as animal husbandry.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues its annual tradition of breaking its own record when it comes to educational endowments. On Giving Tuesday, the organization pledged to disburse $30,353,380 in 2026 in the form of scholarships, grants, and other funding.

“This milestone moment of reaching $30 million in a single year highlights the Rodeo’s unwavering dedication to Texas youth and education,” HLSR president and CEO Chris Boleman said in a statement. “Thanks to our loyal donors, sponsors, more than 36,000 volunteers and dedicated attendees, 2026 will reach historic heights in supporting the next generation of leaders, agricultural professionals and organizations that share the Rodeo’s mission.”

This brings the total of education funding provided by the Rodeo since 1932 up to $660 million. Last year's $28 million commitment also set a new record.

One innovation this year is the establishment of the Area Go Texan Vocational Scholarship, a program that expands on the relationship with 68 Texas counties through the Area Go Texan affiliate program. One student from each county will receive $6,000 toward a degree or certificate in a vocational field at a Texas nonprofit college or university. Another $500,000 in vocational scholarships will awarded to 10 schools in 2026. Guidelines for applying can be found at this link.

In total, the Rodeo will hand out $15,126,000 in scholarships, $11,273,500 to junior exhibitors, $3,430,880 in grants, and $523,000 in graduate assistantships. Grants will be awarded to 82 Texas institutions and organizations, such as Arts for Rural Texas, BridgeYear, The Bryan Museum, Diversity in the Arts and Entertainment, Greater Houston Partnership Foundation, Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA), Space Center Houston, Texas State University Development Foundation, and University of St. Thomas at Houston.

Money for the annual endowment is raised through the annual auctions, sales of livestock and art, and through charitable donations. The goal of the endowment program is to promote study and research in agriculture, animal husbandry, and other fields that directly benefit the Rodeo.

The Rodeo is scheduled to run from March 2 – 22, 2026. More information on performers, attractions, and vendors can be found at RodeoHouston.com. Scholarship applications are open through February 2, with funds being awarded in summer 2026.

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