ORLANDO -- The trial date for Casey Anthony on her first-degree murder charge in the possible death of her daughter, Caylee, is set for Jan. 5, 2009.
Judge Stan Strickland set the trial date Tuesday, and set a pretrial date for Dec. 11.
Neither Casey Anthony, nor her attorney, Jose Baez, is expected to appear in court.
Casey has already entered a plea of not guilty. See earlier story.
Casey Anthony is due back in court on Nov. 5 on the additional charges of check fraud.
In addition, News 13 has learned two protesters outside the Anthony home could be charged with battery. See previous story.
Casey's parents, George and Cindy Anthony, believe Caylee is still alive. They traveled to Tallahassee Monday to represent their granddaughter at a memorial for Missing Children's Day. See previous story.
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