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arts14 days ago•8 min saved

Amanda Knox's Cartwheel aims for heart over punchlines at the Fringe

Amanda Knox's Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel opens to mixed reviews, described as sincere and more a personal reflection on trauma and motherhood than traditional stand-up. Critics are divided: The Guardian praised its defiant spirit, while The Times and The Telegraph said it lacks comedic timing and needed better direction. The show has sparked controversy with Meredith Kercher's sister's concerns and a petition; Knox says the piece seeks to honestly tell her story to her future daughter, and it runs for 11 days at the Gilded Balloon Teviot.

via BBC|

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world16 days ago•200 min saved

Kercher Family Rebuffs Knox Edinburgh Fringe Act as Painful Reminder

Meredith Kercher’s sister tells CNN that Amanda Knox’s solo comedy show Cartwheel, opening at the Edinburgh Fringe and billed as honoring Kercher’s memory, is hurtful rather than funny for those who live with Kercher’s murder every day. The show has drawn petitions urging cancellation; Knox says the act uses humor to address the tragedy, while the venue defends free expression. Knox was convicted in 2009 and acquitted in 2015, and Kercher’s family says the pain of the case persists.

via CNN|

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culture17 days ago•407 min saved

Knox defends Cartwheel at Edinburgh Fringe as tribute, not mockery

Amanda Knox says her Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel is a memorial that honors Meredith Kercher and denounces the violence she and Knox endured, amid criticism from Kercher’s sister and a petition to cancel. The show, promoted as a candid, furious take on being a near‑40 mother and a wrongful imprisonment survivor, debuts Friday for an 11‑night run at the festival.

via NBC News|

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arts18 days ago•3 min saved

Edinburgh Fringe backs Amanda Knox show amid controversy

Edinburgh Fringe defends Amanda Knox’s one-woman show Cartwheel amid calls to cancel, stressing open-access and free expression; Knox says the show explores motherhood and truth-telling and honors Meredith Kercher’s memory, while Kercher’s family and critics argue it trivializes violence against women, backed by a petition with thousands of signatures; the venue and Fringe Society emphasize the decision lies with the artist and venue.

via The Guardian|

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entertainment19 days ago•3 min saved

Meredith Kercher’s Sister Opposes Knox Fringe Show Cartwheel

Stephanie Kercher says Meredith wouldn’t find Amanda Knox’s Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel funny and urges consideration for the family, while Knox defends the show as honoring Meredith’s memory. A petition against the show has gathered thousands of signatures, though Knox argues those signing haven’t seen it. The Fringe venue defends freedom of expression as the controversy continues.

via BBC|

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entertainment19 days ago•0 min saved

Knox's Edinburgh Fringe Show Sparks Backlash Over Kercher Memory

Amanda Knox's forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel, a personal comedy about motherhood, has sparked controversy over its handling of the Meredith Kercher case. Kercher's sister said the topics wouldn’t be funny, and a petition just over 2,400 signatures argues the show disrespects Kercher's memory and could normalise violence against women. Knox's spokesperson says the show honours Kercher's memory and does not joke about her murder; the 11-day run has prompted public debate about where to draw the line between memory, journalism, and comedy.

via BBC|

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entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky Collaborate on New TV Projects

Amanda Knox, once wrongly convicted of murder in Italy, is producing an eight-part Hulu series about her experience, teaming up with Monica Lewinsky, who also shares her story of public scrutiny and shame. The series aims to humanize Knox's story and challenge misconceptions, with Knox and Lewinsky reflecting on their shared experiences of vilification and resilience.

via NPR|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

The Complex Narratives of Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky

The new Amanda Knox TV drama is criticized for its irreverent tone and focus on 'reclaiming' her story, which risks trivializing the severity of the case and overshadowing the real perpetrator, Guede, highlighting concerns about the spectacle of female scandal in media.

via BBC|

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entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

The Twisted Amanda Knox Story: New Series and Key Highlights

This week on TV, a fictionalized series about Amanda Knox premieres on Hulu, alongside new seasons and documentaries including 'Hostage' on Netflix, 'The Marlow Murder Club' on PBS, and a Dallas Cowboys documentary. Other highlights include a crossover episode of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' a new dating show 'Are You My First?' on Hulu, and Kelly Clarkson's new talk show segment featuring musicians.

via The New York Times|

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legal-news2 years ago•5 min saved

Amanda Knox's Slander Conviction Upheld in 2007 Murder Case

An Italian appellate court has upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007. Knox, who was previously cleared of Kercher's murder in 2015, expressed regret for her accusation during an emotional testimony. The ruling extends Knox's lengthy legal ordeal, though she retains the right to appeal to Italy's supreme court and potentially the European Court of Human Rights.

via CNN|

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europe2 years ago•2 min saved

Amanda Knox Reconvicted of Slander in Italy

Amanda Knox, previously exonerated for the 2007 murder of her housemate in Italy, was convicted in a slander retrial for falsely accusing bar owner Diya Lumumba of the crime. She was sentenced to three years in prison, which she has already served. Knox's defense plans to appeal the decision.

via The New York Times|

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legal-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Amanda Knox Reconvicted of Slander in Italy

Amanda Knox has been reconvicted of slander by an Italian court for falsely accusing an innocent man in the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Despite her exoneration in the murder case, Knox will not serve additional jail time as the three-year sentence counts as time already served. The case, which has seen multiple flip-flop verdicts over the years, continues to draw significant media attention. Knox expressed regret for her false accusation, attributing it to intense police pressure during her initial questioning.

via The Associated Press|

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international-news2 years ago•4 min saved

Italy Upholds Amanda Knox Slander Conviction in Kercher Case

Amanda Knox has been reconvicted of slander by an Italian court for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Despite being sentenced to three years, Knox will not serve additional jail time as it counts as time already served. Knox, who was previously exonerated of the murder, hoped to clear her name but remains upset by the verdict. The case has been controversial, involving claims of forced confessions and human rights violations during police interrogations.

via NBC News|

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legal-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Amanda Knox Re-Convicted for Slander in Italian Court

Amanda Knox has been re-convicted of slander by an Italian court for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba in the 2007 murder case of her roommate, Meredith Kercher. Despite the European Court of Human Rights ruling that her rights were violated during questioning, the Florence court sentenced her to three years, which she is not expected to serve due to time already spent in prison. Knox, who was accompanied by her husband, expressed her hope to clear her name.

via ABC News|

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legal-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Amanda Knox Reconvicted of Slander in Italy

Amanda Knox has been reconvicted for slander by a court in Florence, years after being acquitted of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher. Knox, who has already served four years in prison for the murder, was originally convicted of slander for falsely implicating bar owner Patrick Lumumba. Knox's lawyers plan to appeal the latest verdict, and she expressed regret for not withstanding police pressure during the interrogation. The case has significantly impacted Lumumba's life and reputation.

via BBC.com|

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