Amanda Knox Speaker & Booking Information
Activist Wrongfully Convicted of Murder in Italy and Subject of a Netflix Documentary
Category: Journalists, Law Enforcement Speakers
Speaker’s Fee Range: Please Contact
Travels From: Seattle, WA
About Amanda Knox
Amanda Knox Biography
Amanda Knox is an American woman who spent almost four years in an Italian prison following her conviction for the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, a fellow exchange student who shared her apartment. In 2015, Knox was definitively acquitted by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation.
Knox, aged 20 at the time of the murder, had called the police after returning to her and Kercher's flat following a night spent with her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, and finding Kercher's bedroom door locked and blood in the bathroom. During the police interrogations that followed, the conduct of which is a matter of dispute, Knox implicated herself and her employer, Patrick Lumumba, in the murder. Initially, Knox, Sollecito, and Lumumba were all arrested for Kercher's murder, but Lumumba was soon released. In the initial trial, Knox and Sollecito were convicted and sentenced to 26 and 25 years in prison, respectively. Known burglar Rudy Guede was arrested a short time later following the discovery of his bloodstained fingerprints on Kercher's possessions. He was later found guilty of murder in a fast-track trial and is currently (as of 2019) serving a 16-year prison sentence.
Pre-trial publicity in Italian media (and repeated by other media worldwide) portrayed Knox in a negative light, leading to complaints that the prosecution was using character assassination tactics. A guilty verdict at Knox's initial trial and her 26-year sentence caused international controversy, as U.S. forensic experts thought evidence at the crime scene was incompatible with her involvement. A prolonged legal process, including a successful prosecution appeal against her acquittal at a second-level trial, continued after Knox was freed in 2011. On March 27, 2015, Italy's highest court definitively exonerated Knox and Sollecito. However, Knox's conviction for committing calunnia (calumny) against Lumumba was upheld by all courts. On January 14, 2016, Knox was acquitted of calunnia for saying she had been struck by policewomen during the interrogation.
Book Amanda Knox Now!As a renowned expert and highly sought-after speaker, Amanda Knox's expertise is in high demand. To book Amanda Knox for your next event, conference, or workshop, please contact our speaker booking agency. Our experienced team will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and help secure Amanda Knox's participation. With our professional guidance and seamless booking process, you can ensure a memorable and impactful experience for your audience. Don't miss the opportunity to engage your audience with Amanda Knox's compelling insights and inspire positive change within your organization. Fill out the booking request form to take the first step in securing Amanda Knox for your next speaking engagement.
Videos of Amanda Knox
Virtual Meetings of Amanda Knox
Interested in booking Amanda Knox for a virtual meeting?
Contact SpeakerBookingAgency today at 1-888-752-5831 to book Amanda Knox for a virtual event, virtual meeting, virtual appearance, virtual keynote speaking engagement, webinar, video conference, or Zoom meeting. Our experienced booking agents at SpeakerBookingAgency are dedicated to securing the best price and availability for Amanda Knox and a wide range of esteemed speakers.
Book Amanda Knox for your Virtual MeetingSpeakerBookingAgency is a leading platform for booking exceptional speakers across various industries. Since 1999, we have built strong relationships with top speakers, agents, publicists, and managers. Our expertise extends beyond sports, catering to all types of companies and event planners seeking renowned speakers like Amanda Knox for their virtual engagements.