Amanda Knox, the American woman who was acquitted of murdering her British roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007, has been reconvicted for slander by a court in Florence. Despite not facing prison time as she has already served four years for the murder, Knox’s legal battles continue as she fights to clear her name.
During the trial, Knox expressed her disappointment and shared how she felt pressured by the police to implicate local bar owner Patrick Lumumba in the murder. She apologized for slandering him, stating that he was a friend who had supported her during the loss of her friend Meredith.
Knox’s lawyers have announced plans to appeal the latest verdict, emphasizing that she was coerced by the police during the investigation. The hearing was held behind closed doors, with no audio or video recording allowed.
The case dates back to 2007 when Knox and Kercher, both exchange students in Perugia, shared a house where Kercher was found dead with her throat cut and signs of sexual assault. The high-profile trial captured international attention, leading to Knox’s initial conviction, acquittal, and now, reconviction for slander.
As Knox continues to fight for her innocence, the legal saga surrounding the tragic death of Meredith Kercher remains unresolved.
