Amanda Knox proceeds to her flight from Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport in the picture above. She flew to London, where she and her family waited in the Windsor Suite at Heathrow Airport for their flight to Seattle. That suite normally houses members of the Royal Family or celebrities. She finally allows a smile after a subdued journey from Rome.
Once on board the British Airways flight, the family occupied the upper deck, and no reporters were allowed access to them. A Knox family spokesperson informed reporters that they will hold a news conference at about 5:45 pm PDT at the South Ground Transportation lot at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Knox's parents and their legal adviser will speak to reporters. At this time, it is unknown whether Knox will address the media during the news conference.
While Ham on Wry knows Knox must feel immense relief that her appeal freed her from prison and allowed her to return home, she must also be thinking about how to recoup her former life and reclaim her "girl-next-door" image. The Italian media and the prosecution skewered her and portrayed her as "a sex-crazed she devil." As mere observers to a trial, no one can know with certainty whether Knox is innocent or guilty of participating in the murder of Meredith Kercher, but many still believe she is guilty. As is true in the United States, media coverage greatly influences public opinion. Ham on Wry has a lingering question with which that the Italian justice system must struggle. Who assisted Rudy Guede in Kercher's murder?
Guede was originally sentenced to 30 years, a life sentence in Italy, which was reduced to 16 years on appeal. It appears that police believe he had help in the murder; therefore, it seems logical that another thorough investigation should occur to answer the question of who assisted Guede. The court proceedings in this case were often reminiscent of a soap opera, and I'm certain we have not heard the last of it.
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