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Amanda Knox Re-Convicted for Slander in 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.

Amanda Knox Reconvicted of Slander in Italy
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.