Knox’s murder conviction overturned
The decision by the Supreme Court of Cassation is the final ruling in the case, ending a long legal battle waged by Knox and Raffaele Sollecito. Both Knox, who was awaiting the verdict in her hometown of Seattle, and co-defendent Sollecito have maintained their innocence.
The Supreme Court of Cassation overturned last year’s convictions by a Florence appeals court, and declined to order another trial. The decision means the judges, after thoroughly examining the case, concluded that a conviction could not be supported by the evidence. Their reasoning will be released within 90 days.
