Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family

Amanda Knox, once a high-profile figure in a murder case that saw her convicted and later acquitted in Italy, is now facing criticism for her comedic show. Knox, now a stand-up comedian, faces disapproval from the family of her murdered roommate, Meredith Kercher. The Kercher family contends that Knox's comedy act is insensitive and exploitative.

Knox's routine, "Cartwheel," is currently featured at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Following her acquittal, Knox penned two books about her imprisonment and served as an executive producer on a Hulu documentary, "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox." Knox's comedy act includes reflections on her time in prison, with her stating that "Meredith absolutely wouldn't find these topics of, you know, any comedy value."

However, Kercher's sister, Stephanie, has launched a signature-collection campaign to halt Knox's comedy show, urging compassion and understanding for the families involved. Knox's camp refutes the campaign, asserting that it contains inaccuracies and misrepresents her comedy work. Knox maintains that her comedic approach is a sensitive way to address traumatic and difficult themes.

Despite these contentious comments, Knox believes Meredith Kercher would find her act amusing. The Kercher family is now urging British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to step in, arguing that Knox's comedy show sets a precedent for others to capitalize on past traumas and cause further harm.