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Amanda Knox’s Fringe Show Sparks Controversy | Edinburgh News
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Amanda Knox’s highly anticipated comedy show “Cartwheel” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is sparking fierce backlash, with Meredith Kercher’s sister Stephanie warning it could trivialize violence and disrespect her sister’s memory. Critics argue the show risks normalizing trauma tied to a brutal 2007 murder, while Knox defends it as a heartfelt, personal journey fueled by motherhood and her desire for authentic connection—with the Kercher family included. She insists the performance honors the gravity of the case and invites dialogue, even as thousands sign a petition against it. The title nods to past media mischaracterizations, and Knox hopes audiences will see through the headlines to her sincerity.
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