Amanda Knox, Murder of Meredith Kercher

Italy's highest court was set Thursday to rule on Amanda Knox's appeal against a slander conviction linked to the 2007 murder for which she was jailed but later acquitted.
Italy's top court upheld Amanda Knox's conviction for slander against Patrick Lumumba, concluding a lengthy legal saga stemming from a 2007 murder case.
The Kercher case is not only a criminal justice issue, but also a social justice issue. Media coverage has profoundly influenced public perceptions and legal decisions. The figure of Amanda Knox has ...