Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Amanda Knox

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 2, 2025

Public opinion and media debates around Amanda Knox—discover key moments of controversy.

Amanda Knox is an American woman who was accused and initially convicted of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy. She spent nearly four years in prison before her murder conviction was overturned. In 2015, the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation definitively acquitted her of murder. However, in 2024, an Italian appellate court upheld a calunnia conviction against Knox for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba of the murder. Since her release, Knox has become a public figure, writing books and participating in media projects about her experience and the legal proceedings surrounding the case.

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2007: Accusation of Murder

In 2007, Amanda Knox was accused of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy, a major event that would define a significant part of her life.

2007: Slander Conviction Upholding

In June 2024, Amanda Knox's slander conviction was upheld in the appellate court for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba of murdering Meredith Kercher in 2007.

2009: Conviction and Sentencing in Initial Trial

In 2009, Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito were convicted and sentenced to 26 and 25 years in prison, respectively, marking a significant turn in the legal proceedings.

June 2024: Appellate Court Upholds Slander Conviction

In June 2024, an Italian appellate court upheld Amanda Knox's slander conviction for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba of murdering Meredith Kercher in 2007, though she was not sentenced to additional prison time.

2024: Calunnia Conviction Upheld

In 2024, an Italian appellate court upheld Amanda Knox's calunnia conviction for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba of murdering Meredith Kercher, adding another layer to the legal complexities surrounding her case.