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In reply to the discussion: Good for you, ungrateful Amanda Knox! [View all]Docreed2003
(17,502 posts)44. Sadly, I think she's not the exception in that scenario in Italy...
Amanda's case seemed to be emblematic of a justice system that preferred conviction over justice, no matter the cost. Thank you for the story of the Catholic priest...as a Catholic myself, this speaks to me. Clearly he allowed her a safe space to express herself, even if she chose to be an atheist. I think, as you suggest, he recognized her innocence. If I had to guess, she wasn't the first innocent person falsely accused in that prison, and, I'd wager she won't be the last.
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Yeah, it was kinda obvious. And she realizes that, too, reading her words here. n/t
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#5
i still think she is guilty but glad to see her doing the right thing. casey anthony also opposes
JI7
Apr 2017
#6
Please give it up. The highest Court in Italy ruled that she was not just 'Not guilty' --
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#8
You said you still think she's guilty. And the High Court ruled that she's INNOCENT.
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#12
And he is only in prison now because he took a gun to a hotel room and threatened someone else.
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#17
I didn't pay much attention to that case, so I don't know. But I followed Amanda's case
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#19
I'm with you, pnwmom. The prosecution theory was ridiculous, and no physical evidence.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2017
#29
They thought she was rich. In reality, she was the daughter of a divorced schoolteacher,
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#35
Yeah, it's scary that a man like this could hold onto power for so long. Thank goodness
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#53
... so many things about her case are enraging, but you mentioned one new to me.
politicat
Apr 2017
#56
What was done to Amanda Knox really highlights the depth of misogyny in our world.
StevieM
Apr 2017
#11
You're right -- misogyny was at the root of the treatment of both women. Amanda probably
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#13
Try reading "The Monster of Florence" to get some insight into the Italian justice system.
eppur_se_muova
Apr 2017
#27
He was unhinged. And the whole system was set up to support him in his lunacy. n/t
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#47
They had their day in court, the person that apparently actually did the murder...
PoliticAverse
Apr 2017
#54
She wasn't there during the murder. She was at Raffaele's apartment and didn't return
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#72
I have been following the case for years, advocating for Kercher's murderer to be punished
Tarc
Apr 2017
#68
You were part of the witch-hunt, and you lost. The truth prevailed and the lies did not. n/t
pnwmom
Apr 2017
#73
Thanks for the post. I am glad she seems to be pulling her life back together.
riversedge
Apr 2017
#55