'I'm so grateful': Amanda Knox celebrates 7 years out of prison
Just days after #WrongfulConvictionDay, Amanda Knox celebrated her own freedom from prison, seven years later.
The 31-year-old took to Twitter on Thursday to mark the seven-year anniversary from the day that she was released from an Italian prison. In 2011, an Italian court reversed Knox’s murder conviction in the case of her roommate’s death.
As a college student studying in Perugia, Italy, Knox lived with British roommate Meredith Kercher, who was found dead in the apartment that they shared in 2007. In 2009, Knox was convicted of murder and sentenced to 26 years in prison. Later, in 2011, an Italian court reversed the murder conviction on appeal.
Thank you so much to everyone who remembered and is celebrating the 7 years since I walked out of prison with me! I'm so grateful for your kindness!
— Amanda Luciferina Foxy Knoxy Knox (@amamaknox) October 4, 2018
Knox wrote in her tweet that she is “so grateful” for the kindness of those who remembered and celebrated the anniversary. Many are telling her that she deserves the support.
So sorry about what you had to go through. I'm celebrating with you! You're very inspiring
— shirted man (@ClamLock) October 4, 2018
I have followed you since your nightmare started, gone to all fund raisers, met your family at one. You deserve the best & have worked so hard to get where you are. Happy, happy life to you Amanda ❤️
— Kim McElliott (@kimmcelliott) October 5, 2018
Thank you for sharing your story and making a difference.
— eweytx (@eweytx) October 4, 2018
Followed the case from day one. I understood the beauty of life from following your struggle. Extremely happy you have your life back.
— tarun (@tarun2040) October 5, 2018
On Tuesday, Knox also celebrated Wrongful Conviction Day by posting photos of people who had spent time behind bars for crimes that they did not commit — including a shoutout to her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito who was imprisoned and acquitted with her for the same crime in Italy.
And, of course, @Raffasolaries. 4 years in prison, 8 years on trial. Thank you for surviving alongside me. Happy #WrongfulConvictionDay
— Amanda Luciferina Foxy Knoxy Knox (@amamaknox) October 2, 2018
Knox also posted a photo on Instagram of a doormat she received from the Arizona Justice Project, which reads, “Come Back With a Warrant.”
Loving my new doormat. Thanks, Arizona Justice Project! #wrongfulconvictionday
A post shared by Amanda Knox (@amamaknox) on Oct 2, 2018 at 3:08pm PDT
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