Knox's aunt: Jury 'didn't listen to the facts'

hebeshebewebe said on January 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM

Oh and "motherofinnocent" ..........your kid did it. The real world who aren't surrounded by criminals in their families are tired of low life parents LIKE YOU who raise criminals who do crimes and then say.... you can't prove it, or in your case..... there wasn't much evidence. No lady, ... he did it... get over it, and in the Knox case it is obvious to most of the world that her parents didn't raise her well, and so we have a criminal, lying, murdering thrill seeker. And Meredith is dead.

hebeshebewebe said on December 30, 2010 at 5:29 AM

Rot in the cell....then rot in hell

olyhulagirl said on December 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM

I truly don't know if Ms. Knox is guilty or not, much like the rest of us. Her behavior after the brutal murder certainly did not bode well with the public and the police and unfortunately was key to her successful conviction. In spite of the outcome of this trial, I am alarmed at the reputation of the prosecutor in this case. Prior to this murder, this prosecutor had committed unbelievable acts of misconduct. He is a key figure in the book about a still unsolved serial murder case in Italy titled " The Monster of Florence". Prosecutor Mignini has been ruthless in defending his reputation while destroying the lives of the journalist who investigated the Florence murders and wrote an in depth story about the errors and incompetence that took place in this case. His tactics bare resemblance to a few abusive prosecutors in our country that succeeded in commuting death sentences and freeing felons both guilty and not. Prosecutors everywhere should be held to the strictest code of ethics.

motherofinnocent said on December 5, 2009 at 7:52 PM

I feel for the parents, extended family and Amanda. BUT...this situation is not the first time that someone has been convicted of something they are innocent of. WHY, is Amanda getting special attention? I'm asking myself this because, my son was convicted of a crime he was accused of with less efvidence than what was presented on Amanda. There was actually zero evendience on my son other than she said, he said. Does anyone want to help my son??? Didn't think so. He spent 3 1/2 years in prison for something he did not commit. I will keep the family in my prayers. Just know Knox family, you are not the only one's out there nor are my husband and our family.

vocaltremors said on December 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM

I wonder... when do we get to invade this backwater country, and where do I sign up. Italians are idiots.

jayemdub said on December 5, 2009 at 4:37 PM

To assume the Italian judicial system is flawed just because Amanda Knox was found guilty - is ludicrous. To assume the jurors weren't looking at the evidence and made their decision based on 'media reports', is an insult to the jurors! As for the comment about her being 'baked' - like that's some grand excuse for her behavior - people high on drugs often do some terrible things. It is possible that in her 'baked state of mind' she participated in this horrible murder. Nonetheless, she wasn't 'baked' days and weeks afterwards, while sitting in a jail cell - so the fact that she falsely accused another person of killing this woman - speaks volumes about her character (or lack of). My sympathies are with the family of Meredith Kercher. When one chooses to visit or live in another country, they are subject to their laws and their judicial system. I think the jurors got it right.

collegeguy said on December 5, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Wow, I hear a bunch media believers. DNA can lie when it comes to when it made it onto the knife, so lets just get that straight. Knox's dna would be on the knife if she had handled it prior to the knife being used to kill. Besides, those of you who claim to have followed the facts obviously did not. There was much that was not in the news. Also, her eradic behavior in the police station is no more an idication of guilt than it is innocence. The only thing it actually proves is she was baked out of her mind! She can't recall the night for that reason and how, may I asked, did she have a sense of mind to stage a break-in while baked but not have the intelligence to clean the knife and other potential places for DNA to reside. She lived in the place for crying out loud, of course she touched the knife! The prosecutor is on trial for obstruction of justice and is not trustworthy and is a gloryhound and will do anything to stay that way, including tampering with evidence.

billiameveryman said on December 5, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Essentially, Italy has shown that they have a justice system more concerned with the rights of the victims that the rights of murderers... Is that a bad thing?

bellinghamguy said on December 5, 2009 at 1:19 PM

I agree, the student exchange program should be cancelled between the two University. What a disgrace regardless of what the court of public opinion believes. Amanda, admit to drug use, she also was changed her story multiple times and she also drew up a fake story to put blame on her former boss and local pub owner who happens to be one of the few african italians living in her city. Contrary to local opinion on our local TV News she was involved in a circle of drug induced sex that resulted in her roommate being murdered. DNA doesn't lie also...facts facts facts. My heart goes out to the real victim.

calicojack said on December 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM

So what are the facts that the jury failed to consider? That's why I read the article. Absent any facts that might exonerate Knox, I can only conclude that the jury reached the right decision. She was in the room with Meredith and the men, Meredith died and she was unhurt, so it's hard to believe she had nothing to do with it. Oh, and what, pray tell, are Perugians? People from Peruga?

inyofacereality said on December 5, 2009 at 6:26 AM

Man...I really hope Italy bans all UW students from Italy.

franco said on December 5, 2009 at 1:27 AM

"Only 25 years for Murder? I think they will let her out in 10 years for good conduct..." "I am extremely dissapointed nobody got the death sentance." ------ This is the real difference: we don't have a *death sentence* in our system, and probably we were the first nation to refuse this kind of punishment. The worst crime here leads to a 30 years sentence. And remember: Italy is full of problems but we're not a third world country, we're not Burma or North Korea, if Amanda is innocent, she won't be keep in prison. Best regards.

rite2post said on December 5, 2009 at 1:04 AM

Only 25 years for Murder? I think they will let her out in 10 years for good conduct...

ritareplies said on December 4, 2009 at 11:28 PM

With all the evidence pointing to Amanda Knox that she and her accomplices committed this heinous crime which utimately ended in a " guilty" verdict; had she been tried in a U.S. court, she may have had the luxury of being found "not guilty' of this crime. After all, with all the "obvious" evidence pointing to O.J.'s guilt, he was found "not guilty". Now that's America the Beautiful. Good luck in an Italian prison, Amanda. I'll bet you wish you had never left American soil.

davidadams said on December 4, 2009 at 11:05 PM

US Government get involved? .. really?. --- had this been reversed and an Italian was convicted for the same crime in the US, would we give a rip what the Italian Government tried to do after? no.. of course not. --do the crime,do the time.

libretarian said on December 4, 2009 at 8:52 PM

Well, you wake up in the mornin', you hear the work bell ring, And they march you to the table to see the same old thing. Ain't no food upon the table, and no pork up in the pan. But you better not complain, boy, you get in trouble with the man. - - - Let the Midnight Special shine 'er light on me, - - - I know who the third shooter was, and I know where Amanda was on Nov 22 1963

thetruth01 said on December 4, 2009 at 7:54 PM

It is a shame how blind we are as a state, Just because this MURDERER is from Washington and just because she is a CUTE WHITE GIRL and just because she was a COLLEGE STUDENT DOESN'T MAKE HER INNOCENT! It is apparent from the evidence that this girl some how was entangled with this murder 26 years for a young womans life doesn't seem like enough time in bars! SHE IS GUILTY, just because she went to the UW doesn't make her innocent SHE GOT WHAT SHE DESERVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rh5636 said on December 4, 2009 at 6:52 PM

D-E-N-I-A-L, that is what these people are in. I'm fed up with all this "she's not this kind of person" excuses. Facts are facts. And the facts are Knox did cartwheels in the police station, gave inconsistent statements to the police, and accused another man of the crime. Not exactly the behavior an innocent person would exhibit. Also do not believe the allegations from the Knox family that the police abused Knox. If that were true, I think her attorneys would have raised that issue in court. Furthermore, if that were true, he attorneys may have sought charges or sancations against anyone who may have done that. Since Knox's attorney's did neither, I think that is just another fabrication from Knox and her supporters.

maronite34 said on December 4, 2009 at 5:56 PM

I personally have to agree with both Marliss and toddsalcedo.

spmgj said on December 4, 2009 at 5:49 PM

So the original story listed 4.7 m us$ for 5m euro was a transposition error. 7.4m is about right.

usfbullman said on December 4, 2009 at 4:25 PM

I really love how so many people are saying there is no way she could have done it. I do not belivie Italy is making an example of this case. Somebody was MURDERED and there must be a price to be paid. The Italian court is perfectly capible of making that descion. We must respect it. Would this really had dragged out and recieved the same media attention if this happened in Kent. I really doubt it. Amanda Knox murdered someone. She is lucky she is getting out in 26 years. I am extremely dissapointed nobody got the death sentance.

hippiegirl said on December 4, 2009 at 4:10 PM

Aunt Janet ought to give the Italian people a little more credit for listening and making sound decisions regarding this case. You can play woulda, coulda, shoulda as much as you want. Bottom line is, your niece is now a convicted killer. The media didn't do it to her. The public didn't do it to her. She made her own decisions, and the Italian jury obviously felt the same way many, many people do (such as myself), who looked at the FACTS and not what we wanted to see.

spmgj said on December 4, 2009 at 4:03 PM

There is a math problem. 5 million euro is about 7.5 million US$, not 4.7 m US$.

bigdaddyof4 said on December 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM

I couldn't agree more with marliss! Yet King 5 is the first to cast the stones to anyone involved in Maurice Clemmons being free to commit another terrible crime! I'm glad this bimbo is behind bars and people are safe!

lovewashington said on December 4, 2009 at 3:49 PM

I agree with marliss's statement. King 5 was biased. There was just too much evidence that she was there at the time of the killing for her to not be guilty. DNA doesn't lie. People do. It may have a been a "game" that went too far, but you have to own up to your mistakes . She is an adult and knows the difference in right and wrong. She was wrong.

toddsalcedo said on December 4, 2009 at 3:49 PM

I personally think that justice was served appropriately.

lmvpnw said on December 4, 2009 at 3:47 PM

I hope that the US government keeps their noses out of it, THEN we'd be the "ugly Americans". We need to respect the Italian judicial system, just as we would expect the Italian's to do if the roles were reversed. I want to know what Meredith Kercher's family is thinking right now. I hope this brings peace to them. Remember Meredith Kercher? The girl who was killed?

marliss said on December 4, 2009 at 3:39 PM

Why is King5 so very desperate to disparage the Italian Justice System? Why do they care so little for the victim -- Meredith Kercher? Shame on King5 for their biased coverage in favour of a convicted murderess.

seattleluvmonger said on December 4, 2009 at 3:29 PM

Italy making example of the "Ugly American"......too bad.....hoping for appeal...but seems to be futile.....I feel for the family of Amanda Knox...my heart is with you