Amanda Knox

[Acker79]

guilty, but as most cases the guilty will get off on a technicality, as above money talks.

I wish I was a technicality!

 

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I agree with [MENTION=47]Tooting Gull[/MENTION] - it is a real shame that the poor girl that was killed seems to be a footnote in a story that is all about Amanda Knox. A few weeks ago I would have preferred to undergo a trial under the Italian justice system than the American system. However it seems bizarre that the lawyer can call Know a 'hypnotic... she-devil' and not even be questioned. Surely we left witch trials behind hundreds of years ago. Clearly not in Italy.

 

[Billy the Fish]

What is weird about this trial is that the victim has become almost a footnote. It's all about Foxy Knoxy.

Even weirder when you consider the victim is arguably fitter than Knox. Foxy Knoxy has the filth factor though. Perhaps Meredith should've made up some catchy internet moniker to get her rightful share of the limelight.

 

[Billy the Fish]

I agree with [MENTION=47]Tooting Gull[/MENTION] - However it seems bizarre that the lawyer can call Know a 'hypnotic... she-devil' and not even be questioned. Surely we left witch trials behind hundreds of years ago. Clearly not in Italy.

Was about to post about the actual trial. I agree with you about other countries justice systems. Even in modern day Europe some other countries have legal systems that wouldn't be out of place in a dodgy African dictatorship.

You only have to look at how badly the portugese f***ed up the evidence gathering for Madeline McCann to realise they aren't always as thorough, or indeed as fair as us when it comes to solving crimes and locking people up.

 

[Acker79]

I agree with [MENTION=47]Tooting Gull[/MENTION] - it is a real shame that the poor girl that was killed seems to be a footnote in a story that is all about Amanda Knox. A few weeks ago I would have preferred to undergo a trial under the Italian justice system than the American system. However it seems bizarre that the lawyer can call Know a 'hypnotic... she-devil' and not even be questioned. Surely we left witch trials behind hundreds of years ago. Clearly not in Italy.

Maybe I watch too many american court dramas but aren't they allowed more leeway with their wrap up and would be able to suggest someone was a hypnotic she-devil in their summary, if that is how they have painted events of the night?

 

[Left Footer]

yes i would, but as she`s guilty as hell she would probably slit my throat at the end

 

[ROSM]

Maybe I watch too many american court dramas but aren't they allowed more leeway with their wrap up and would be able to suggest someone was a hypnotic she-devil in their summary, if that is how they have painted events of the night?

Exactly - and before people get all critical of the Italian Justice System they have to remember they are seeing a translation of what was said. If in this country the prosecution in their summing up said ' .....and I put it to the jury that Miss Knox had a seemingly hypnotic, wicked hold over men, and turned into a callous she devil when aroused......' nobody would bat an eyelid.

As for the views of continental police forces - i have seen close hand some fairly awful attempts at policing in this country by Sussex CIDs finest where lack of evidence and following the correct paths of investigation whether they lead to or away from the suspect have been ignored that I would not start criticising the Italian or french law enforcement agencies just on hearsay. There have been enough miscarriages of justice in the Uk in recent times it would be hard to believe they still aren't happening now.

 

[Billy Whizzkid]

The BBC headline last week said she was appealing. I've thought that from day one.

 

[s5.bha]

Guilty.......it's in her eyes, as for weather I would have sex with her..............absolutely yes, you know here is no holes barred and she would do anything !!! ( that has been proven but might change this evening ).


Sent from my bed in my garden shed !

 

[Bold Seagull]

I suspect the general US population can't understand why on earth the Italians didn't simply stitch up the drug dealing black guy, case closed...

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Maybe I watch too many american court dramas but aren't they allowed more leeway with their wrap up and would be able to suggest someone was a hypnotic she-devil in their summary, if that is how they have painted events of the night?

If you've seen anything of the Jackson trial it just goes to show how much hollywood does not represent what happens in a US court - both defence and prosecuting teams (mainly defence) have been appalling.Particularly the defence leads you down a line of questioning which seems to be leading up to a vital question, but it goes nowhere. The doctor guy is going down guilty or not.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

It's a bit weird that today is also the 16th anniversary of the OJ Simpson trial - another wonderful day for American justice.

 

[Colossal Squid]

I'd never heard of her, or the trial, until reading this thread, which begs the question: where have I been?

Thanks for the heads up, this is fascinating. And yes, obviously I would.

But for those who've obviously been keeping up with this whilst I've been blissfully unaware, what's the popular theory on the motive?

 

[16bha]

Haven't really followed the appeal hearing, but will guess that she is totally innocent to the tune of several hundred thousand Euro, and her Italian pal will go down!

 

[Bold Seagull]

I'd never heard of her, or the trial, until reading this thread, which begs the question: where have I been?

Thanks for the heads up, this is fascinating. And yes, obviously I would.

But for those who've obviously been keeping up with this whilst I've been blissfully unaware, what's the popular theory on the motive?

sordid 3 way drug fuelled fetish sex games gone horribly wrong.

 

[Colossal Squid]

sordid 3 way drug fuelled fetish sex games gone horribly wrong.

That's how I'd want to go

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

she was there for sure,wheather she was directly involved,not sure

absolutely yes,i find her very attractive in the physical sense

sleep with one eye open,mind

 

[fly high]

Exactly - and before people get all critical of the Italian Justice System they have to remember they are seeing a translation of what was said. If in this country the prosecution in their summing up said ' .....and I put it to the jury that Miss Knox had a seemingly hypnotic, wicked hold over men, and turned into a callous she devil when aroused......' nobody would bat an eyelid.

As for the views of continental police forces - i have seen close hand some fairly awful attempts at policing in this country by Sussex CIDs finest where lack of evidence and following the correct paths of investigation whether they lead to or away from the suspect have been ignored that I would not start criticising the Italian or french law enforcement agencies just on hearsay. There have been enough miscarriages of justice in the Uk in recent times it would be hard to believe they still aren't happening now.

Remember 'Babes in the Wood' murders in Wild Park. The police fair cocked that one up.

 

[Bold Seagull]

That's how I'd want to go

It's what can happen if people play sex games in excess.

 

[El Presidente]

Was about to post about the actual trial. I agree with you about other countries justice systems. Even in modern day Europe some other countries have legal systems that wouldn't be out of place in a dodgy African dictatorship.

You only have to look at how badly the portugese f***ed up the evidence gathering for Madeline McCann to realise they aren't always as thorough, or indeed as fair as us when it comes to solving crimes and locking people up.

We've got quite a decent record too when it comes to jailing the innocent though.


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