Amanda Knox Faces Slander Retrial in Italy

Amanda Knox is undergoing a retrial in Italy for a slander conviction linked to accusations made during the 2007 murder investigation of her roommate, Meredith Kercher.

Amanda Knox's retrial for slander began in Italy, focusing on her false accusation against bar owner Patrick Lumumba during the 2007 murder case.
Knox, who was exonerated of murder charges in 2015, faces this legal challenge over her interrogation practices without legal representation or an interpreter.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in 2019 that Knox's rights were violated during her 2007 police interrogation, leading to the current retrial.
Only Knox's handwritten statement is admissible in the retrial, while previous police-typed statements have been ruled inadmissible.
Knox, now living in the U.S. and not attending the trial in person, continues to advocate for judicial reform and is involved in media projects including a Hulu series.