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Amanda Knox: Murder Charges 'Pure Fantasy'

Prosecutors ask for life sentence; defense prepares final arguments

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 21, 2009 1:05 PM CST

(Newser) – Amanda Knox dismissed the idea that she killed roommate Meredith Kercher as "pure fantasy" in court today. Speaking in fluent Italian after prosecutors rested their case and asked for a life sentence, Knox declared that "Meredith was my friend. I didn't hate her." Fighting tears, she added, "Everything that has been said these last two days is pure fantasy. It's not true, I have to insist on this and that's all I want to say. Thank you."

Prosecutors also asked for a life sentence for Knox's boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito. They argued that the pair, along with a third man already convicted, killed Kercher amid "sexual violence," reports Sky News. The lead prosecutor called Knox "narcissitic, angry, aggressive, manipulative, transgressive, theatrical, and easily given to disliking people she disagreed with or did not follow her ideals." The defense begins its final arguments next week.

Amanda Knox listens to lawyer Maria Del Grosso. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Amanda Knox listens during the hearing. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Amanda Knox at Saturday's hearing. (AP Photo/Stefano Medici)

Amanda Knox talks with lawyer Maria Del Grosso during a break. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Amanda Knox reacts during today's hearing. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Amanda Knox is escorted out of court at the end of Saturday's hearing. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Amanda Knox leaves court Saturday. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Murder suspect Raffaele Sollecito is escorted by a penitentiary police officer Saturday. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Amanda Knox is escorted out of court at the end of Saturday's hearing. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

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