Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family
Summary
Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of her roommate Meredith Kercher’s murder in Italy, now performs a comedy show called "Cartwheel" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Meredith Kercher’s family criticizes the show as disrespectful and has started a petition to stop it, while Knox says her show treats the topic with care and uses humor to share her personal story.Key Facts
- Amanda Knox was convicted of murder in Italy nearly 20 years ago but later found not guilty due to faulty DNA evidence.
- Knox spent four years in an Italian prison before her acquittal.
- She now works as a stand-up comedian and is performing a show called "Cartwheel" at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
- Meredith Kercher’s family feels the comedy show is insensitive and exploitative.
- Stephanie Kercher, Meredith's sister, supports a petition to shut down Knox’s show.
- Knox says her comedy addresses difficult subjects thoughtfully and is based on her personal experience.
- Kercher’s family has asked UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene in the matter.
- Knox believes Meredith Kercher would not find humor in the tragedy.
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