Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
Amanda Knox, a figure from one of the world's most infamous murder cases, is preparing to present a comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Knox was originally found guilty and subsequently acquitted of the 2007 murder of her British housemate, Meredith Kercher, in Italy. The upcoming show, titled 'Cartwheel', focuses on motherhood and Knox's plans to discuss her experiences with her future daughter, as reported on the festival's official website.
Knox asserts that she does not joke about Kercher's death, but instead jokes about the vilification she faced, but she refuses to joke about the murder itself, according to a statement provided to the Telegraph newspaper.
Meredith Kercher's sister, Stephanie, voiced her disapproval of the show to the BBC Breakfast program. Stephanie expressed that her sister would not find the proposed topics suitable for comedy. A petition opposing the show, initiated by a friend of Kercher's, has garnered over 2,400 signatures and argues that the show disrespects her memory and potentially normalizes violence against women.
A spokesperson for Knox maintains that the performance, scheduled to run for 11 days starting from Friday, is an honor to Kercher's memory.
Written by urgent.news from BBC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
