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9. She was released because the Americans put pressure on the Italians.

Wed Jun 8, 2016, 11:43 AM

Jun 2016

If Knox had been British and Kercher American she'd still be locked up.

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People-smuggling 'kingpin' Mered Medhanie extradited to Italy [View all] Bad Dog Jun 2016 OP

It cannot just be Italy's problem JustAnotherGen Jun 2016 #3

There should be a European response. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #6

Will the lawyers try to obscure that referendum of which you speak? MADem Jun 2016 #11

She was released because she didn't do it. nt MADem Jun 2016 #8

She was released because the Americans put pressure on the Italians. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #9

Doubtful. The tabloids would have spun a different tale. nt MADem Jun 2016 #12

It's only Americans who think Knox was innocent. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #15

It's one thing letting the murderer go free. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #23

Knox's trial was an anti-American witch hunt. Odin2005 Jun 2016 #26

Rubbish. Bad Dog Jun 2016 #28

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