Decision due on Amanda Knox conviction

Italy’s highest court will not rule until tomorrow on whether to uphold the conviction of American Amanda Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher, a court official said.

The case, which has inspired books and films, has riveted media attention for eight years and the court’s eventual decision could trigger a legal battle over Knox’s extradition.

The Court of Cassation began the hearing yesterday and had been expected to decide later in the day but closing arguments went slowly and judges rescheduled for tomorrow morning.