A new comedy show by Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy, has sparked outrage and criticism from Kercher’s family and many others. The show, called ‘Cartwheel,’ is set to open at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has been described as ‘hurtful’ and ‘in poor taste’ by Kercher’s sister, Stephanie.
Background
Knox, who shared an apartment with Kercher in Italy, was convicted of her murder in 2009 but was later acquitted by Italy’s highest court in 2015. A third person, Rudy Guede, was convicted of Kercher’s murder and served 13 years in prison.
Knox’s show has been criticized for making light of the tragedy and for profiting from it. Many have signed an online petition calling for the show to be canceled, with the petition founder stating that ‘tragedy should not be trivialized in the name of entertainment.’
The venue where the show is set to take place has defended its decision to host the show, stating that it provides a platform for a wide range of voices and that artists are responsible for their own work.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
