Amanda Knox

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/amanda-knox

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Amanda Knox born?July 9, 1987
2. Where was Amanda Knox born?Seattle, Washington, USA
3. What is the initial conviction year?2009
4. What is the final exoneration year?2015 by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation
5. Who is Amanda Knox?Amanda Knox is an American student who was accused of a murder in Italy but was later cleared.
6. What happened to Amanda Knox in Italy?She was arrested in 2007 after a murder, spent time in prison, and after many court cases she was found innocent in 2015.

Wrongful Accusation: The act of falsely blaming an individual for a crime they did not commit, often leading to severe legal and personal consequences.
Exoneration: The formal process of being cleared of blame or guilt for a crime, typically after new evidence or a review of the original proceedings.
Calunnia: An Italian legal term referring to the crime of making a false accusation against someone, often with malicious intent.
Pre-trial Publicity: The extensive media coverage and public discussion of a legal case before it reaches trial, which can potentially influence jury impartiality.