Knox acquitted of Kercher murder

Jimbuna · 10-03-11, 04:44 PM

Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito have been acquitted of the murder of UK student Meredith Kercher following a successful appeal in Perugia, Italy.
Miss Knox, 24, and her ex-boyfriend Mr Sollecito, 27, had spent nearly four years in jail since they were convicted of killing the 21-year-old, from Coulsdon, south London, in 2007.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15158163

Gerald · 10-03-11, 04:56 PM

I Have Followed it there for a time ....an appeal is probably to be expected.

Jimbuna · 10-03-11, 05:07 PM

The US will never allow her to be extradited back to that farcical judicial system.

Gerald · 10-03-11, 05:11 PM

It's probably true, but the case might be in Europe Court.

CCIP · 10-03-11, 05:14 PM

Good for them I suppose; frankly I'm just tired of their trial-by-media. As many problems as both sides of this case have, I don't think it's fair for this to have become as big a public issue as it has. The case as such sets no precedents and, from a legal standpoint, is mundane (if truly tragic). I hope it retreats from public eye soon; sadly, I fear the next step will be the book deals and talk show appearances.

Jimbuna · 10-03-11, 05:14 PM

Wouldn't matter, she has plenty of support in her country and there are major question marks surrounding the amatureish way the investigation was conducted and how she was treated.

Oberon · 10-03-11, 05:15 PM

It's a mess from top to bottom, and not a shining example of Italian policing...

AVGWarhawk · 10-03-11, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Wouldn't matter, she has plenty of support in her country and there are major question marks surrounding the amatureish way the investigation was conducted and how she was treated.

I agree 100%. Evidence concerning DNA collected 46 days after the fact. Seemed there was a rush to judgement. Then fuel it with the media plastering, "Sex Crazed Couple", "Violent Deadly Sex Act" etc. It is not a wonder the world followed.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,357 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Knox acquitted of Kercher murder Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito have been acquitted of the murder of UK student Meredith Kercher following a successful appeal in Perugia, Italy. Miss Knox, 24, and her ex-boyfriend Mr Sollecito, 27, had spent nearly four years in jail since they were convicted of killing the 21-year-old, from Coulsdon, south London, in 2007. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15158163 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I Have Followed it there for a time ....an appeal is probably to be expected. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,357 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The US will never allow her to be extradited back to that farcical judicial system. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	It's probably true, but the case might be in Europe Court. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Good for them I suppose; frankly I'm just tired of their trial-by-media. As many problems as both sides of this case have, I don't think it's fair for this to have become as big a public issue as it has. The case as such sets no precedents and, from a legal standpoint, is mundane (if truly tragic). I hope it retreats from public eye soon; sadly, I fear the next step will be the book deals and talk show appearances. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	It's a mess from top to bottom, and not a shining example of Italian policing...