Amanda Knox: 'I Am Scared'

In jailhouse interview, American says she remains hopeful

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 13, 2009 12:35 PM CST

(AP) – Amanda Knox is scared but hopeful 8 days after an Italian court sentenced her to 26 years in prison for the murder of her British roommate."I am scared because I don't know what is going on," the 22-year-old American said during a... Read full story »

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