Keyvette Oliver
September 30, 2011
3:45
Lawyers argue evidence in Knox murder trial
US citizen, Amanda Knox is currently on trial in Perugia, Italy for the 2009 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Kercher's "body was found half-naked with her throat slashed on November 2, 2007." Prosecutors in Knox's case are saying she's guilty, "regardless of logic or reason." Knox and her boyfriend have both been charged with the murder of Kercher, while Knox was studying abroad in Italy. Prosecutors are sure that the evidence they have against Knox is enough for a guilty verdict. There are bloody footprints, and the knife, which is believed the be the murder weapon, has a trace of Knox's DNA. Prosecutors are saying regardless of age, or how long ago this took place, Knox and her boyfriend "killed for nothing" and "must be condemned to the maximum sentence. Knox's attorney, Maria Del Grosso, says that Knox is a victim to the harsh claims being cast against her by the prosecution. She says that the prosecution needs "proofs, proofs, proofs" and that her clients are "only strangers to this crime." Knox and her boyfriend are scheduled to give final statements on Monday, when the ruling is due. As of right now, Knox has been sentenced to 26 years. Her attorney, Del Grosso argues that she was misguided by police by being denied a translator and was discourage from getting a lawyer when she was arrested. Her attorney is also arguing that the DNA found on the evidence should be excluded because both women lived in the house, sharing everything.
This case is very unfortunate for both girls. They both have lost the right to be free. Every action has a consequence, but I believe it is wrong to punish someone without absolute certainty. It is vry important to know your limits, and especially the limits of those you are sharing a living space with. People should learn how to chose their fights wisely, and learn how to win those battles ina mature way. I cannot imagine the hurt their families are going through. I pray justice is served for both girls.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Meredith_Kercher#Amanda_Knox
1 comment:
The Knox case is very horrific. Whoever committed the crime is very heartless. How can someone do such a thing to another human being? With Knox's DNA being on all of the belongings in the household I do feel that is it unfair for the court to hold that into evidence due to the fact that Knox and her roommate shared everything.
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