Casey Anthony Juror # 12 Goes Into Hiding; Attorney Explains Middle Finger Incident

July 11 2011, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
by Breaking Celebrity News Staff
While Casey Anthony is just six days away from regaining her freedom, those who granted her the privilege aren't feeling so lucky these days.
One of the jurors, a 60-year-old Florida woman identified as "Juror Number 12," has reportedly retired from her job at the Publix grocery store and left the Sunshine State altogether, going into hiding out of fear of retribution from those angry with Anthony’s acquittal in the death of her daughter.
The juror’s husband told NBC News she told him, "I'd rather go to jail than sit on a jury like this again."
In related news, Casey's defense attorney Cheney Mason appeared on The Today Show on Monday, and admitted he's concerned for his client's well-being following her release Sunday.
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“I don’t know where she's headed, and if I did, I wouldn’t tell you,’’ Mason said. “Yes, we are all concerned about her safety and her future, but one thing at a time.”