Seventeen years after being accused of killing her British roommate, Amanda Knox returned to an Italian court to face a slander charge that has lingered despite her exoneration in the murder case. Knox, now a mother of two, was reconvicted of slander for falsely accusing an innocent man of the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher. This legal battle has been a persistent stain on Knox's record, even after being cleared of the murder.
Key Details in the Case
Who is Amanda Knox? Amanda Knox was a 20-year-old student when her roommate, Meredith Kercher, was found dead in their shared apartment in Perugia in 2007. Knox and her then-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, were initially convicted but ultimately exonerated in 2015.
What is the Slander Case? Knox was accused of slandering Patrick Lumumba, her employer, based on statements she signed during police questioning. The European Court of Human Rights ruled in Knox's favor, leading to the overturning of her slander conviction.
Who is Patrick Lumumba? Lumumba, a Congolese bar owner, was wrongly accused by Knox in the murder case. He has since left Italy and continues to believe Knox played a role in Kercher's death.
Who is Rudy Hermann Guede? Guede was convicted of Kercher's murder and served 13 years of a 16-year sentence. He implicated Knox in the crime but later denied involvement.
Who was Meredith Kercher? Kercher, a 21-year-old student from the University of Leeds, was described as calm and sweet. Her tragic death in 2007 shocked many.
Amanda Knox's Life After Legal Battles
Following her return to the United States in 2011, Knox has been advocating for criminal justice reform and sharing her story through various platforms. She has a podcast, a limited series in development, and is exploring comedy. Knox continues to navigate life post-legal battles while raising her two children.
