


Amanda Knox's Final Appeal Denied: Slander Conviction Upheld by Italy's Highest Court
Amanda Knox's appeal to overturn her slander conviction has been denied, highlighting the complexities of a notorious legal case involving her roommate's murder.
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Overview
Italy's highest court upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba of her roommate Meredith Kercher’s murder. The ruling concludes a lengthy legal saga. Knox intends to clear her name of all wrongdoing, despite expressing regret for her past accusations made under police pressure. Lumumba, the wrongly accused, expressed satisfaction with the ruling, stressing that Knox's actions had severe repercussions on his life. This case has polarized public opinion and raised significant questions about the Italian judicial system and treatment of suspects.
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