Amanda Knox takes her story to the Edinburgh Fringe reigniting old wounds
Nearly two decades after the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy, Amanda Knox is taking to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe with a one-woman comedy show inspired by her own experience.
Amanda Knox is performing a one-woman comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe, inspired by her experience of being wrongly convicted of murdering her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Italy. Knox was convicted and served four years in prison before being acquitted due to flawed DNA forensics.
Knox's comedy routine, titled "Cartwheel", has sparked controversy, with Kercher's family calling it insensitive and exploitative. According to CBS News, Kercher's sister, Stephanie, has backed a signature-collection campaign to shut down Knox's show, saying that Knox should consider the feelings of Kercher's family and friends.
Knox has previously written two books about her imprisonment and served as an executive producer on a Hulu biography. In her comedy act, she addresses the public's perception of her, saying that some people still believe she is guilty despite her acquittal.
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