Monday 3 October 2011

Amanda Knox Conviction Overturned on Appeal

I can't believe that the appeal has actually worked after what essentially mounted to four years of campaigning and PR work on Amanda Knox's behalf. The Italian media had crucified Knox and branded her a remorseless, sex-crazed drug addict during her trial and there is no doubt that they are outraged at the judge's verdict. Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollcecito were officially cleared of all murder charges and were immediately released from prison. The sentence was overturned due to the findings of independent forensic investigators who cast heavy doubt on DNA evidence collected by the Italian police. The Italian legal system has one more chance to appeal the acquittal verdict, however Knox is free to return to the United States in the meantime.

I don't doubt that Amanda Knox will have a chance to make up her legal fees and then some, if she were to agree to an exclusive interview once she has returned to the U.S.

A video of the delivery of the verdict is included below:

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