S.C. inmate wants to sue Casey Anthony, says he's Caylee's dad
(CBS/AP) ORLANDO, Fla. - South Carolina inmate Christopher Umerger has filed a petition against Casey Anthony seeking a DNA test to determine if he was the father of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.
Pictures: Casey and Caylee Anthony, personal photos
Umberger says in the court filing that he intends to sue Anthony for Caylee's death. He provided no details to back up his claim.
The petition was made public Friday as a separate hearing was held to determine if Anthony can be deposed for the defamation lawsuit before she leaves jail.
Zenaida Gonzalez, who shares the same name as a fictitious babysitter whom Casey Anthony claimed kidnapped her daughter Caylee in 2008, is filing the defamation suit against Anthony.
The hearing adjourned after only a few minutes Friday when Judge Jose Rodriguez said he was recusing himself. He didn't explain why.
Anthony was acquitted last week of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter in Caylee's death.
Anthony was sentenced to a total of four years in jail on four counts of providing false information to law enforcement, as well as a fine of $4,000, plus court costs. However, due to credit for time served and good behavior, Anthony is scheduled to be released this Sunday, July 17.
If Anthony is compelled by a judge to give a deposition under oath, it could be the first time she speaks publicly after her acquittal.