On Wednesday, an Italian court will decide whether to uphold Amanda Knox’s 2009 murder conviction , for which the Washington native was sentenced to 28 years in prison. The 27-year-old Knox was originally found guilty of murdering Meredith Kercher , but the sentence was eventually overturned on appeal. That appeal was later thrown out, and tomorrow, Knox’s co-defendant and former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, will appear in court to stand trial yet again. Sollecito hopes to convince the court to overturn his 25-year sentence, and sources say that he may attempt to shift the blame to Knox. Sollecito originally provided an alibi for Knox, claiming that the of them were together at his home on the night that Kercher was killed. Now, nearly eight years later, he reportedly plans to retract that story and tell the court that he cannot account for Knox’s whereabouts on the night of the murder. “The defense intends to show that Sollecito has always shown himself to be extraneous to the crime, and that that night he did not move from his own home,” reads a document filed by Sollecito’s attorneys. “However, he cannot rule out that Knox could have gone out.” The defense also emphasizes that Sollecito “had no reason to want the death of Meredith Kercher,” and that “the alleged motives concern only relations between the victim and Amanda Knox, not Sollecito.” Lawyers for Sollecito also intend to remind the court that their client had been dating Knox for less than two weeks at the time of Kercher’s murder. “Raffaele Sollecito was not linked to Amanda Knox from long, deep emotional bonds that could have caused him to give his full adhesion to a criminal act desired by others,” says their latest filing. While Sollecito will be required to attend court tomorrow, Knox remains in Seattle, where she has attempted to move on with her life. Knox got engaged to Colin Sutherland last month, and she currently works in a bookstore and writes theater reviews for the West Seattle Herald. She has stated that she plans to fight extradition if her conviction is not overturned. More details to follow as the story develops … 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 Shocker: Raffaele Solecito Retracts Alibi on Eve of Trial
