Trial of the Century: The Story of Amanda Knox

“They’ll Have to Drag Me Back Kicking and Screaming”

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When news of the second guilty verdict reached the Knox family, Amanda Knox was devastated. She almost immediately penned a fierce statement beguiling the Italian justice system.

“Having been found innocent before, I expected better from the Italian justice system,” she wrote. “The evidence and accusatory theory do not justify a verdict of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. My family and I have suffered greatly from this wrongful persecution.” Knox also said she felt as though the Kercher family were offered “no consolation.” On the other hand, Kercher’s family openly said they felt as though justice had been served. In terms of returning to Italy, she told the media she would have to be dragged back “kicking and screaming.”