Knox DNA traces ‘too minute to re-test’ appeal told

A FORENSIC review in Amanda Knox’s appeal has found that the traces of her DNA on the alleged murder weapon are so minute that they can’t be re-tested.

Knox’s defence lawyers said the finding was good news.

They have said the evidence was insufficient to convict Knox, a former University of Washington student from Seattle.

Key evidence used to secure Knox’s conviction included a 12 inch kitchen knife. The court was told DNA from Knox was found on the handle.

Recently a judge ordered an independent review by two forensic experts from Rome’s La Sapienza university.

Knox is now serving a 26-year Italian prison sentence for the murder and sexual assault of British student Meredith Kercher.

However, prosecutors dismissed the results of the independent forensic review as “nothing new”.

A judge is expected to rule on Knox’s appeal by May.

Meanwhile Knox says a film documenting the murder of Kercher and the trial “is an invasion of my life”.

Knox made the statement at a civil court hearing in Perugia, Italy, aimed at halting circulation of the film Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy.

Knox’s lawyer Carlo Dalla Vedova said that the film has aired on the Lifetime television network despite his legal attempt to prevent it from being viewed.

He says the film is also available on Lifetime’s website, and on video streaming sites.

Knox’s lawyer says his client is being damaged, citing her ongoing appeal.

The lawyer says the civil case was delayed until July 4 so Lifetime can respond to a summons to appear before the court.

Prosecutors claimed Kercher was killed during a violent group sex game in the house the women shared in Perugia, in 2007.