American student proclaims innocence in Kercher murder

An American student suspected in last year’s killing of her British flatmate Meredith Kercher proclaimed her innocence again today during a hearing in Perugia to decide if she must face trial.

Amanda Knox said “buon giorno,” Italian for good morning, then asked permission during the closed-door hearing to make a declaration in English, the Italian news agencies ANSA and Apcom reported from Perugia.