Could Casey Anthony Judge, Belvin Perry, Be the Next Judge Judy?

By Jo Piazza Posted Jul 5th 2011 01:00PM

Forget attorney, Jose Baez. Forget Casey Anthony. The real star of the never ending legal circus that dominated the holiday weekend is none other than Judge Belvin Perry, who, experts agree, could have a second career waiting for him as a television judge.

"I can certainly see him becoming the next big TV judge," said attorney Joey Jackson, who has been covering the trial for Fox News.

After months of court proceedings, on Tuesday, Perry confirmed the jury's verdict that Anthony was not guilty of first degree murder -- a verdict that visibly outraged the celebrity Twitter community. But Perry's shocking ruling, although an unpopular one, may only further catapult him into the celebrity judge world. Guilty or not guilty, Perry stuck to his guns throughout the trial, keeping attorneys in line and holding them accountable, dealing with even the craziest aspects of the case with an even temperament and being patient, yet rigid, in moving the case forward.

"He's been on the bench since the late 80's and has presided over several high profile cases so his résumé is TV cred ready,"explained 'Cult of Celebrity' author, Cooper Lawrence of the 'Scott & Todd' morning show on PLJ. "But the real draw is that he doesn't like shenanigans going on in his courtroom, like when he let Baez have it with, 'We're not stopping anymore for you to get a file!'"

Lawrence adds that Perry's hand gestures are already 'Saturday Night Live' parody ready. All he needs is a catch-phrase.

"Judge Judy has 'Don't pee on my shoes and tell me it's raining,'" Lawrence said. "He could have 'Let's get it done!'"

Using a well-publicized trial to move from the real to the televised bench is not unprecedented. Judge Larry Seidlin, formerly of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Florida, famously tried to parlay his oversight of the Anna Nicole Smith body custody hearing into a gig on the small screen once the trial wrapped up. Seidlin has reportedly had several talks with Paramount productions but has yet to secure his own gig.

If he can make it happen, Belvin Perry (a name made for television) could stand to make a fortune in television. Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of 'Judge Judy,' is one of the highest paid women on television, making approximately $45 million a year for her half-hour program.

One Hollywood casting agent even told PopEater he tried to get a meeting with Perry but was told he would have to wait until the end of the trial -- but it looks like Perry's schedule just cleared up.

Tags: belvin perry, casey anthony

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Wednesday 06 July

By n

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SADIE.... YOU ARE SOoooo NOT ON POINT HERE! Foolish statement lady.

By PETE

I don't think he is smart enough for this job either but the good news is no little girls loss of life will be involved.. Oh and he wont be wasting tax payers money...

By Jeannette

JUDGE JUDY FOR PRESIDENT!!

By priss77

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I always believe she would walk out of the court room. But if she did it she will be like O J you can run but you can't hide!!!!

By paul

How about judge lance ito...remember him...he was a hi profile judge for O.J...his court room was a circus.

By Shaolinstudent

The Next Judge Judy? Nope, He is a good Judge no doubts there, but he just doesn't have the same Charisma as Judge Judy..

By mrbrodie9

what are the odds of ''charlie sheen''taking her in--

sure glad he picked the right one--

By TEXAS PRINCESS

I can see LINSEY LOHAN TO PLAY THE LEAD IN THE HOLLYWOOD FILM!
humm...who will play George and Cindy?

the ''OSBOURNES ''WOULD BE PERFECT..

By erholmes jr

this judge judy makes a mockery of the justice system with her nasty mouth,no wonder our system is in trouble,yep she is making millions but it doesn,t make it right

By Dan

OMG! I could so picture this killer bimbo being Charlie Sheen's new "goddess" ... And perhaps Lohan could be her in the inevitable MFTV movie or SNL sketch.

By Derek

I agree, I can see her with Charlie Sheen, then that Idiot Jesse James, then last of all, OH

Sorry typo, I meant OJ

By aj

Judge Perry needs to stay on the important side of the law. The "REAL" issues like murder, not who didn't pay a bill. He did a great job in the trial. it was the juror's who were too stupid to do the right and lawful thing. I hope they lose all their friends.

By lilly grabowski

I wonder which juror Casey will sleep with first!!!

do some of you even know the judge is in charge of the trial and the jury (stupid as they were) is in charge of the verdict.

By percy lee

It seem's some of you do not know how our system work's. The JURY has the final word on the verdic not the judge. we have the best system in the world now don't fprget it

NASTY IS A CALM FOR HER--TO ME SHES A LEADER IN A ''kangaroo court''

ALL of them. including the women

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