After nearly eight years of trials, appeals and re-trials, Amanda Knox is finally a free woman once and for all. Moments ago, the highest court in Italy overturned Knox’s 2009 conviction for the murder of 21-year-old Miranda Kercher. Knox’s conviction was first overturned on appeal in 2011, but her ordeal was far from over. The appeal was overturned and Knox was convicted of murder for a second time in 2014. The 27-year-old Washington state native was not present in court, but she could have been sentenced in absentia to 25 years in prison, had the court reached a different decision. Knox’s former boyfriend and co-defendant, Raffaelle Solecito, was also cleared on all charges. Solecito had faced a sentence of 25 years. While most legal experts familiar with case predicted that Knox would be acquitted, a shocking last-minute turn of events threw her future into doubt. On the eve of the trial, Solecito retracted previous testimony that had provided Knox with an alibi on the night of the murder. It seemed as though Solecito may have been attempting to shift the blame to Knox, but reportedly, he maintained in court that he believes she is innocent, and that she had no motive to murder Kercher. After several hours of deliberation, the court rendered its decision late this evening, and with that, Knox’s long nightmare came to an end. Knox is currently residing in Seattle, where she works in a bookstore and writes theater reviews for a local newspaper. Recently, Knox got engaged to Colin Sutherland , and the couple plans to wed later this year. Amanda Knox Photos: Through the Years 1. Amanda Knox Photograph View Photo What a beautiful Amanda Knox photograph! 2. Amanda Knox Pic View Photo Amanda Knox. She’s allegedly a killer. Bad news. 3. Amanda Knox Photo View Photo Amanda Knox is a free woman. First time in awhile since she and Raffaele Sollecito were convicted of murder. 4. Foxy Knoxy View Photo Amanda Knox was given the nickname Foxy Knoxy at one point. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Amanda Knox Book Cover View Photo The cover of Amanda Knox’s new book, Waiting to Be Heard. 6. Amanda Knox Halloween Costume View Video Amanda Knox dresses up as a cat burglar for Halloween. Not cool. 7. Hard Knox View Photo Amanda Knox has had a tough go of it. She now faces a new trial. 8. Amanda Knox, James Terrano View Photo Amanda Knox is going strong with her boyfriend, James Terrano. Check out this pic of them, they seem happy. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Amanda Knox O-Face View Photo It’s not really an o-face. More like an uh-oh face! 10. New Amanda Knox Pic View Photo Amanda Knox in February 2012. Back to school. 11. Amanda Knox Speaks View Photo Amanda Knox speaks after her release from an Italian jail. Her case sparked widespread media interest. 12. The One Who Knox View Photo Amanda Knox on the Today Show September 20, 2013. She will not go back to Italy for her new trial. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Hard Knox Life View Photo Amanda Knox has been found guilty of murder for the second time in the death of Meredeth Kercher. Her next move is unclear. 14. Amanda Knox on Today Show View Video Amanda Knox on the Today Show September 20, 2013. She says she is innocent. 15. Amanda Knox Interview With Diane Sawyer View Video The first part of Amanda Knox’s interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC News. 16. Amanda Knox Verdict View Video Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito have been found not guilty of the killing/murder and sexual assault of Brittish exchange student Meredith Kercher. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Amanda Knox on Good Morning America View Video Amanda Knox on Good Morning America in 2013. She’s speaking out for the first time. 18. Amanda Knox Lifetime Movie Trailer View Video The trailer for Amanda Knox: Trial in Italy. Hayden Panettiere stars in the Lifetime film. The End. Up Next: ” Amanda Knox Photos: Through the Years .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
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Amanda Knox: Murder Conviction Overturned in Italian Court!
