Controversy Abroad

Recently there was a news story that sparked my attention. The story was that of the murder case where American, Amanda Knox was accused of killing her British roommate in Italy. Both girls were studying abroad in Italy two years ago when Meredith Kercher was found dead in her room with her throat slashed. Since this incident Knox and her former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito have been held in an Italian prison accused with murder. At the end of last week a trial was finally held and both were convicted of murder, Knox receiving 26 years in prison and Sollecito getting 25. There is much controversy in the case stating that there is no hard evidence to convict the two of such a large crime. Knox is known for a leading bit of a riskay lifestyle and was said to be into crazy sex and drugs. It is being said that when the Italians got word of this lifestyle they immediately did not like Knox and had already decided that she was guilty regardless of any evidence. Americans are in an uproar about this situation and feel as though Knox is innocent and did not receive a fair trial. Living in America it is understandable for people to want to stand behind a fellow American and fight for justice. It is hard to know though whether or not Knox is truly guilty. She might actually be guilty but because she is American people don't want to think that she is. It is hard to determine because it seems as the all of the news outlets are obviously biased toward America and Knox's innocence. The plan for Knox's future is to appeal the case and hopefully have better results in a future trial. At this point it is just hard to say what truly happened on that tragic day in Italy. I have included a link to a video about this incident for those of you who are unfamiliar with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM439vCS258