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Knox Family Visits Tired, 'Upset' Amanda

'We told her that she's gonna get out of here'

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 5, 2009 12:00 PM CST

(AP) – Amanda Knox sought comfort from visiting family members today on her first day in prison since being convicted of murdering her British roommate. "Amanda, like the rest of us, is extremely disappointed, upset about the decision," said her mother, Edda Mellas. "We told her that she's gonna get out of here. It's gonna take a little longer."

Knox "couldn't sleep all night," said attorney Luciano Ghirga. "She's worried for her parents, too, but she is keeping the faith needed for the next steps." Knox was sentenced to 26 years in an Italian prison, and her appeal cannot begin for at least 90 days. She has been jailed since the November 2007 slaying of Meredith Kercher.

Amanda Knox's mother, Edda Mellas, flanked by Amanda's sisters, Delaney, Ashley, and Deanna, answers questions. Her father, Curt, is at right.
Amanda Knox's mother, Edda Mellas, flanked by Amanda's sisters, Delaney, Ashley, and Deanna, answers questions. Her father, Curt, is at right.   (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
Amanda Knox's sister Deanna, left, and mother, Edda Mellas leave the jail.
Amanda Knox's sister Deanna, left, and mother, Edda Mellas leave the jail.   (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
Amanda Knox's sister Deanna, mother Edda Mellas, sisters Ashley and  Delaney, and father Curt, leave the jail.
Amanda Knox's sister Deanna, mother Edda Mellas, sisters Ashley and Delaney, and father Curt, leave the jail.   (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
Amanda Knox's mother Edda Mellas answers questions after visiting her daughter in the jail in the outskirts of Perugia, Italy.
Amanda Knox's mother Edda Mellas answers questions after visiting her daughter in the jail in the outskirts of Perugia, Italy.   (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
Amanda Knox's father, Curt, and her stepmother, Cassandra, enter the jail.
Amanda Knox's father, Curt, and her stepmother, Cassandra, enter the jail.   (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
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Yourself
Dec 9, 2009 12:02 PM CST
you know why italy is shaped like a boot?
weeb35
Dec 8, 2009 12:42 PM CST
the question was challenged becuase of the thought process that professional don't make sense... professionals make mistakes all the time.. his logic was challenge...
weeb35
Dec 7, 2009 12:46 PM CST
You really beleive one can remove all possible DNA, sounds like a long shot to me. but if your determine to think she is guilty doesn't sounds like i can convience you the evidence was not so clear...note: your original comment was on professionals not sure you addressed that.. can you look some more on CNN please.. thanks

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