In promoting his new book about the Casey Anthony trial, Orlando defense attorney J. Cheney Mason told CNN on Thursday that his former client is essentially still imprisoned because of the public's hatred toward her.

Mason told CNN that Anthony, who was exonerated in her daughter's death three years ago, is doing some clerical work and legal research.

He didn't disclose where Anthony is living, but said she does not live alone and is not dating.

Mason said the public hasn't had a chance to meet the real Casey Anthony.

The veteran attorney's new book, "Justice in America: How Prosecutors and the Media Conspire Against the Accused," is slated to be released this summer.

The e-book will be available Monday and the book will be released Aug. 18, according to the publisher.

Mason told the Orlando Sentinel the book is about the Anthony trial and legal issues surrounding the high-profile case.

Mason is the third attorney associated with the Anthony case to author a book about the 2011 trial, and said his reveals many things the others did not.

"This is not a book about me," Mason told the Sentinel. "It's not a book solely about Casey, by any means."

Mason said his book addresses legal issues, the impact of the media and bias in the court, and will include copies of motions filed in the case.

The book will also provide behind-the-scenes information that the media and public weren't privy to.

According to a summary of the book on amazon.com, Mason "shares never before revealed media bias, and enough case secrets to make readers re-examine their conscience and the quick path to judgment and personal conviction of Anthony."

Mason's co-counsel on the Anthony trial, attorney Jose Baez, and prosecutor Jeff Ashton each penned best-selling books about the case.

Mason said he will make public appearances to promote the book, but no dates have yet been scheduled.

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