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legal-news1 year ago

Amanda Knox's Slander Conviction Upheld in 2007 Murder Case

An Italian appellate court has upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007. Knox, who was previously cleared of Kercher's murder in 2015, expressed regret for her accusation during an emotional testimony. The ruling extends Knox's lengthy legal ordeal, though she retains the right to appeal to Italy's supreme court and potentially the European Court of Human Rights.

via CNN|
#amanda-knox#italian-court#legal-appeal
legal-news1 year ago

Amanda Knox Reconvicted of Slander in Italy

Amanda Knox has been reconvicted of slander by an Italian court for falsely accusing an innocent man in the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Despite her exoneration in the murder case, Knox will not serve additional jail time as the three-year sentence counts as time already served. The case, which has seen multiple flip-flop verdicts over the years, continues to draw significant media attention. Knox expressed regret for her false accusation, attributing it to intense police pressure during her initial questioning.

via The Associated Press|
#amanda-knox#italy#legal-news
international-news1 year ago

Italy Upholds Amanda Knox Slander Conviction in Kercher Case

Amanda Knox has been reconvicted of slander by an Italian court for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Despite being sentenced to three years, Knox will not serve additional jail time as it counts as time already served. Knox, who was previously exonerated of the murder, hoped to clear her name but remains upset by the verdict. The case has been controversial, involving claims of forced confessions and human rights violations during police interrogations.

via NBC News|
#amanda-knox#international-news#italian-court
legal-news1 year ago

Amanda Knox Re-Convicted for Slander in Italian Court

Amanda Knox has been re-convicted of slander by an Italian court for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder case of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Despite the European Court of Human Rights ruling that her rights were violated during questioning, the Florence court sentenced her to three years, which she is not expected to serve due to time already spent in prison. Knox, who was accompanied by her husband, expressed her hope to clear her name.

via ABC News|
#amanda-knox#italian-court#legal-news
legal-news1 year ago

Amanda Knox Reconvicted of Slander in Italy

Amanda Knox has been reconvicted for slander by a court in Florence, years after being acquitted of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher. Knox, who has already served four years in prison for the murder, was originally convicted of slander for falsely implicating bar owner Patrick Lumumba. Knox's lawyers plan to appeal the latest verdict, and she expressed regret for not withstanding police pressure during the interrogation. The case has significantly impacted Lumumba's life and reputation.

via BBC.com|
#amanda-knox#florence-court#legal-news
legal-news1 year ago

Amanda Knox Faces Slander Verdict in Italian Court

Amanda Knox returned to an Italian courtroom to seek overturning her slander conviction, the last case against her following the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. Knox, previously cleared of Kercher's murder, faces a retrial for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba, a charge she claims was made under duress. The European Court of Human Rights had previously identified procedural errors in her questioning, leading to the current retrial.

via Reuters|
#amanda-knox#court-verdict#italy
international-news1 year ago

Amanda Knox Returns to Italy for Slander Retrial

Amanda Knox is returning to an Italian court to contest a slander conviction related to her 2007 murder case. Despite being cleared of Meredith Kercher's murder in 2015, Knox faces charges for falsely accusing a bar owner during a police interrogation. The European Court of Human Rights previously ruled that Knox's rights were violated during questioning. A verdict is expected this week, but Knox will not face additional jail time even if convicted.

via CBS News|
#amanda-knox#international-news#italy
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Amanda Knox: Italy's Ongoing Legal Battles"

Italy has opened a new slander trial against Amanda Knox, who was previously convicted and later exonerated for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007. Knox is facing allegations of falsely accusing a Congolese man of the murder, and the trial revolves around her recanted accusation against him. The trial, which she is being tried in absentia, has reignited the legal saga that has spanned over a decade, with the court set to reconvene in June for rebuttals and a decision.

via Euronews|
#amanda-knox#italy#legalcriminal-justice
legalcrime1 year ago

"Amanda Knox's Retrial for Slander Charges Commences in Italy"

Amanda Knox, previously cleared of murdering her roommate in Italy, faces a slander retrial for falsely accusing a bar owner of involvement in the murder. Despite her exoneration, a conviction for slander remains, and she hopes for a not guilty verdict to clear her name. Knox, who was found to have defamed the bar owner during police questioning without legal representation, campaigns for awareness of forced confessions. The retrial, ordered by Italy's Cassation Court, has reignited the legal battle, while the memory of the victim, Meredith Kercher, is overshadowed by the ongoing proceedings.

via NBC News|
#amanda-knox#forced-confessions#italy
legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

"Amanda Knox Faces Retrial in Italy for Slander Conviction"

Amanda Knox faces a retrial in Italy over a slander conviction for wrongly accusing a bar owner of murdering British student Meredith Kercher. Knox, who spent four years in prison before being acquitted of Kercher's murder, sought to have the conviction dropped based on a European court ruling in 2019. The retrial was ordered by Italy's top court, and Knox's absence from the proceedings was attributed to her caring for her young children in the US. The slander conviction challenge was made possible by a recent reform to Italy's criminal procedure code. Knox and her ex-boyfriend were acquitted of Kercher's murder in 2015, while the only person definitively convicted, Rudy Guede, was released from prison in 2021 and is now under investigation for alleged abuse.

via The Guardian US|
#amanda-knox#italy#legalcourt-proceedings
legalcrime1 year ago

"Italy Launches New Slander Trial Against Amanda Knox, Despite Previous Exoneration"

Italy has opened a new slander trial against Amanda Knox for wrongly accusing a Congolese man of murdering her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while they were exchange students in Italy. Knox was previously convicted of the slaying before being exonerated, and the European Court of Human Rights ruled that her interrogation violated her rights. Despite her attempts to recant the accusation, the slander conviction remains a legal stain against her, especially in Italy, as she pursues a new life in the United States.

via The Associated Press|
#amanda-knox#italy#legalcrime
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Amanda Knox's Legal Battle: Facing New Slander Trial in Italy"

Amanda Knox, who was previously acquitted of the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher, faces a new slander trial in Italy this week. Despite her exoneration, doubts persist about her role in the case, particularly due to a previous slander conviction for wrongly accusing a bar owner. Knox, now 36 and a mother of two, continues to advocate for criminal justice reform and raise awareness about forced confessions. The upcoming trial will examine a handwritten statement to determine if it supports slander against the bar owner. The legal proceedings continue to cast a shadow over Knox's life and work, despite her efforts to move forward.

via The Associated Press|
#amanda-knox#italy#legalcriminal-justice