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 mrbrodie9

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millions would be made at the 'box office''--the movie of the century.

By Chevyek

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What amazes me is that while countless numbers of men, women & children around the world including Coptic Christians in Egypt are being slaughtered, and good folks like the Obamas are taking 500 guests to Spain & now to Africa costing tax payers an estimated 100 to 200 million a day in the middle of a depression, yet Americans seem to be interested only in Casey Anthony. I guess their lives & their world is a very small one indeed.

By Anderson

Judy will wipe the floor with Perry.

WHOS NEXT FOR THE

MEDIA'' TO HAVE FUN WITH--

By glennajus

the jouriors were terrible and deaf. and the judge wouldn't let some things into the trial and he didn't seem to be alert don't need a wack job judge to replace judge Judy

By LMarie

NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS. AFTER CASEY TRIAL HE SHOULD BE THE MOST HATED JUDGE IN THE WORLD! I AM SURE JUDGE JUDY ISN'T LOSING SLEEP OVER THIS USELESS WASTE OF SPACE!

By Jerry

If you believe these judge shows on TV are for real you probably still believe in santa clause.

By rjr357

He's black.

By KG

Please keep this judge in his courtroom, we have enough court television judge's thus far, and the justice system needs to keep a no nonsense and strict to upholding laws in our courtrooms! We have plenty of male judges' on television, Judge Alex Ferrer, Judge Joe, and many others that are fair and take no nonsense! Then really late night, at times, although I don't see him of late, is Judge Cutler, from NYC. Keep this judge in his courtroom, however, from time to time, what would be great is to hear his scenario how other cases can pan out and/or should pan out, what went wrong/right?
I prefer that this judge remain in the courtroom, he's good at his job in protecting the public interest and making sure he holds all to the "letter of the law!" Need more judges like him in the system!

By marie

No way! Judge Judy rules! As for Casey Anthony, there is the Ultimate Judge to contend with. She will reap what she's sown!!! RIP Caylee.

By tomp

Judge Judy plays with her navel (belly button)

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL BE MADE ON THIS''CIRCUS?''-MUCH MORE THAN THE WHOLE ERA OF ''RINGLING BROTHERS'' --RUN FOR LAUGHS--

By C meikle

I am so pleased of this verdict, I was not at the trial however it was a pleasure to see those clowns on HLN go( Charlie Sheen ) after the verdict. Nancy Grace with her Tweetie Bird face blasted this woman for over a month nicknaming her( Tot Mom ) soo disgraceful. And that Jane Velez needs to go back to drinking because yesterday she looked like she needed one or had one.
I hope Ms. Anthony gets her life in order and try to make amends with her family. Families will love you unconditionally so lets just move on and say a prayer for little Caylee Amen. R.I.P

By kakthy baker

Hey C meikle,

If you feel so warm and fuzzy about Casey Anthony, why don't you offer her a job in your home as Nanny to your children or grandchildren?

Yeah, I didn't think you'd drink the water...

AND DONT FORGET THE''tooth fairy''

By Don

Get serious !!! This Judge was so bias in this case that it was redicous.....Pro Prosecutor all the way.........

By Ezeestreet

To me Judge Judy is the most annoying women ever.

By mark

like her or not, judge judy has a marketable personality.
judge perry does not. he will put me to sleep along with
everyone else.

By bigerstick

I TOTALLY agree with you on that.

By Vic Lindholm

Judge Judy makes 45 mill? Is this a joke? Let's just put another rude and dumb judge on so our municilal judges learn how poorly to treat people.

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