Knox trial resumes in Italy
The appeal against a murder conviction by American student Amanda Knox resumed today in Italy, with the court expected to issue a key decision on whether to allow a review of the case’s evidence and new witnesses.
Defence lawyers are seeking a full independent review of forensic evidence, including on contentious DNA evidence that was found on a knife allegedly used in the murder, and new witnesses. A rejection would be seen as dealing a blow to their hopes of overturning the guilty verdict.
