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Sep 2023
43m 36s

Amanda Knox

ANNIE MACMANUS
About this episode

“I am the girl accused of murder”. Amanda Knox is an exoneree, a writer, activist and podcaster. In 2007, when she was 20, Amanda was studying abroad in Italy when her roommate, British student Meredith Kercher, was raped and murdered. Meredith was 21 years old. Amanda was arrested and vilified by the press. She spent the following 8 years either on trial or in prison, for a crime she didn’t commit. 


Here, Amanda talks about how her life has changed, including surviving prison with a 26-year sentence, how Meredith's death and her own story are able to coexist, being blamed for her own wrongful conviction and how she navigates life today. 


You can listen to Amanda’s podcast Labyrinths here:


https://www.knoxrobinson.com/labyrinths.html


Changes is a deaf friendly podcast, transcripts can be accessed here: https://www.anniemacmanus.com/changes


Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. You can also contact Mind on 0300 123 3393 or head to mind.org.uk.


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