Italian prosecutors vow appeal of Knox verdict

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Source: CBS News

PERUGIA, Italy - While Amanda Knox headed home to the United States a free woman Tuesday after an Italian appeals court dramatically overturned the American student's murder conviction, prosecutors expressed disbelief in the verdict and vowed an appeal to Italy's highest criminal court.

Prosecutor Giuliano Mignini said Tuesday that he would appeal after reading the court's reasoning due out within 90 days.

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"This trial was done under unacceptable media pressure. The decision was almost already announced; this is not normal," he said.

If the highest court overturns the acquittal, prosecutors would be free to request Knox's extradition to Italy to finish whatever remained of a sentence. It is up to the government to decide whether they make such a request.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/04/501364/main20115224.shtml

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More details the Guardian's link here : http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/04/amanda-knox-prosecutor-vows-appeal?newsfeed=true