[Updated] Amanda Knox - Not Guilty

The latest update as of Feb 15, 2012 is that the prosecutors have decided to appeal the case. They insist that there was a miscarriage of justice, despite many of your accounts.

As someone living in Italy for 20 years, it's true about them locking you up without trial, but...I seriously wouldn't disregard an entire country because of their justice system. Check out America's sometime.

As to my take on the Amanda fiasco, go to my blog, Burnt by the Tuscan Sun:

http://burntbythetuscansun.blogspot.com/2011/10/di...

What a fabulous recount of events! I'm glad to hear that so many Bloggers were on the edge of their seats yesterday when the verdict was being read. I read the Monster of Florence, too and saw so many frightening similarities. That prosecutor seems so corrupt. The thought that this was all a sex game gone bad is absurd. I'm so relieved that she is on the plane home right now.

Unfortunately these things happen and all you have to do is be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I traveled to Rome, Italy. It was beautiful, but you know when you are in another country, believe me. You mind your business, do your tourist thing, and try your best not to break the law. When you are in another country it is definitely different from what you are used to. I hope she and boyfriend can finally get a fair trial and be on their way to their homes.

She's FREE! Discuss!

Here comes the verdict today! Tuned in to the news. What will happen? Will be announced soon--2:30CT; 3:30ET.

Troy Davis....about to get executed in georgia. on september 21. 7 witnesses out of 9 retreacted, they never found a dna trace either they found the "smkoing gun"...no crime weapon. Believe me i have no anti-american feelings...i have tons of american ffriends and i lvoe your country. But look inside your hosue before talking about us.With RespectGiancarlo from Italy

It's a bit dramatic to say that you'll never go to Italy over this one case. It's a beautiful country with wonderful people and rich culture. In fact, if you're going to get worked up over people being wrongly convicted, I'm not sure where you could live, as it happens around the world. A system based on human decisions is open to human error and lapse of judgement.

While I agree that the evidence in the case is sorely lacking based on the information we have, I also agree that Knox and Sollecito behaved in a strange way in terms of how they handled things. I don't think that it means they're guilty, but I don't know how any of us can say for certain that they are innocent.

I hope that Knox and Sollecito receive a fair trial for their appeal. I can't imagine how terrifying it must be to be locked up in the first place, never mind away from home and everything familiar. Being falsely accused is one of my worst fears, but it's far more likely to happen close to home than anywhere else.

Is it possible this American girl was convicted of something other than murder? It's something to think about...

http://sylverblaque.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/amand...

I just randomly happened to see a US passport the other day and thought of Amanda Knox again. The inside of US passports says:

"The Secretary of State of the United States of America hereby requests all whom it may concern to permit the citizen/national of the United States named herein to pass without delay or hindrance and in case of need to give all lawful aid and protection."

Even in the travel document itself, our country is requesting lawful aid and protection on our behalf, which is a nice touch. But it's true that we need to UNDERSTAND what laws we may encounter in foreign countries. And it's a good point to always know the number of the local consulate when we're abroad.

SHe is completely innocent!

The irony...When in Rome do as the Romans do. U.S. Jurisdiction has no place in this argument. It's not about what we would do here, because the crime didn't happen here. I 'm confident that she has a US Consulate assigned to her case and has let her know all about the process, what she can expect and how she can or cannot beat this. People don't need to live in fear over traveling to a foreign country, you just need to know your american "rights" mean jack and you should probably read up on the laws of the land in which you will be traveling. My friends who work for the American Consulate in foreign counties are always astounded at how American's who have been arrested are so unwilling to cooperate with the system they are in. (oh and in case anyone is wondering. This article is the first thing I've heard about the story and I have no opinion as to whether she is guilty or not)

I am a psychic that works in Montana. I have been following the Amanda Knox trial for only a few months but have been able to look into various aspects of the case to try and see what is actually afoot. I grew up in a household with very successful lawyer parents, surrounded by constant law and order discussions. When looking at the various elements completely separate from any intuitive knowing it is obvious she should be walking in the free world. From an intuitive knowing place her inner mind is that of an innocent. I have worked with several law enforcement cases as well as spiritual and political leaders to try to bring underlying elements into play when faced with serious decisions in which the human mind can become confused. Looking at the case from this point, in retrospect,it is easy to see how smoke and mirrors stopped intelligent people from making good decisions on Amanda's behalf. Something has got to be done. The evidence is in, our hope is the trial will reflect the truth and she will be able to step outside the prison into a new life. I have to say though that, as it is with most cases, Amanda is learning something where she is. Almost all the time when unfortunate things occur we learn things we could not otherwise and the same is true for her. I am grateful that her spirit is as strong as ever and she is making something out of a difficult situation. She is developing into a beautiful young woman, shedding some of her child like innocence. Because of her unique experience Amanda will bring a truth and wisdom to the world without judgment or execution like anger. Her particular job is to emerge unscathed by the ridiculous accusations and move toward transcendence of judgment. Prosperity is always present for those that do not believe that which is not true. She knows what happened that night, she will need to keep that clear from what is being said and stay herself.

The evidence against Amanda and Raffaele is insufficient and causes me to seriously doubt they had anything to do with Meredith's murder. Theories of the murder that Giuliano Mignini came up with have their basis in something that was preconceived, (The Monster of Florence.) I have studied abroad for 2 months and 3 months at a time, and it was life-changing, but I seriously doubt it can change a person's core and turn them into a killer. Read what Amanda's friends and family say about her, I did, and I am baffled. How could her character change so much in two months, from the time she moved in with Meredith, to the time Meredith's murder was discovered and Amanda was charged with murder and portrayed as a killer. It seems like witch-hunter mentality spurred accusations against Amanda and Raffaele.

I shudder to think what could have gone wrong for me if I was in the wrong place at the wrong time, or if I hadn't had an experienced traveler and locals looking out for me while I was in South America. I don't think I would travel to Italy either.

I must admit, I'm surprised that so many people who are commenting think she's guilty. Fascinating. But I'm happy to hear the opinions--keep it up!

Innocent. I'm surprised you didn't mention her behavior and reputation in prison -- she is NOT sassy at all. She's above reproach and highly respected. I think this speaks to her character.

I won't make a judgement on her.. but one thing I know for sure is that our justice system here in America has more holes in it than the Italians'.. they have a series of hearings and depositions, more than one jury per case and many more chances to appeal than in the US.. their system is more sound to ensure the right outcome... they are more likely to let a guilty person free than to convict an innocent one. If she is innocent, she will be found as so. I think this blogger makes it out to be like the Italian justice system to be somewhat barbaric.. to say you'd never go to Italy because of this? How completely moronic. To try to suggest she was interrogated in a "language she doesn't understand"... even more moronic... Italy is not perfect, but this is not some third world country. This is a civilized country with an admirable justice system. I have been following the case too, and from what I understand, she dug her own hole by not being honest.. she told different stories and changed her story once she found out they had certain evidence. Who knows what happened, but I have faith that the result will be fair and just. I ask the question, "if she was ugly, fat white trash, would people still have sympathy for her?" I think she deserves a fair trial, but I think the media is going overboard, because she is pretty and has a doe-eyed innocent look to her.

I think she is very likely to be guilty. I am sorry as she is very young ... hopefully if convicted they will show some leniency and not give her a life sentence which would be sure in the US (they do not death penalty in Italy). I think they are both guilty. Recent DNA discussions were not so relevant and took place even in first trial. She told the police she was there and subsequently she wrote it in a memorial in both cases accusing an innocent man, she said "i was there" to her mum, the other perpetrator Guede confirmed in Court she and her boyfriend were there, they found her DNA mixed with that of the victim on foot traces which were cleaned and found by police with luminol, there are mixed blood traces, there is a footprint in blood not compatible with Guede on the bathmat, she lied about whereabouts that night and morning after as computers and phones show well, her boyfriend lied repeatedly and admitted he lied (by the way her boyfriend last version was she was not in the flat that evening so she does not have alibi), there is a proven staged break in that was proven and no other person but her had any reason to do, there are witnesses who say many people run out of the cottage after the scream, there is a witness who says he saw the couple in the piazza above at the time of the murder (she says she was at his home and he says she was out and he was in) .... She has little chances of acquittal ... may God pray for her.

I know you are reading, wise women. Speak your minds! Guilty? Innocent? Should we get involved or not? I think we should. Why aren't we?

I've been following it off and on since it happened too. I think one of the things they held against her in the papers was that she was smiling at her boyfriend after the murder. And I feel like there was something about underwear shopping. None of which is really evidence of a crime and could be explained away as nerves and trying to present some semblance of normalcy to a loved one - the panties I think were because hers were either confiscated and they wouldn't let her in her apartment to get something to put on or because she'd just come home from her boyfriend's after a good romp..I can't remember and feel free to correct me. I have always thought she was innocent - mostly because of the pretty clear shoddy work done by the Italian police. And I think the embarrassment of that shoddy work is why they pressed so hard to make her the criminal in the papers..international fame for shoddy police work just isn't acceptable for anyone's pride even in the US (*cough*OJ SIMPSON*cough*). Gotta say, the shiz in the toilet is news to me, though. Wow.

you said it right !

I don't think she's guilty of murder. BUT, I do think that she and her family made a lot of very bad decisions. One thing that I keep hearing is "if this was in a US court...." But that's the thing - it's NOT in a US court. Like it or not, different countries have different judicial systems. Studying abroad can be a lot of fun, but as soon as you get off the plane in Rome, you have to abide by their laws and play by their rules. Just like when Italians come to the US. To be perfectly blunt, I think that all of the "if this was in the US...." talk from Amanda's family and the US media only made things worse for her. Again, in a like-it-or-not situation, the US is generally perceived internationally as being a bit of bully. In this case, while US media pundits were railing against the Italian judicial system, I think it only made them dig their heels in more.