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.... Read full story »

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