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Amanda Knox’s Fringe Show Sparks Controversy | Birmingham News
Amanda Knox’s new comedy show “Cartwheel” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is sparking controversy as critics and Kercher’s family question whether humor can appropriately honor a tragedy. The title references wild early allegations about Knox cartwheeling after the 2007 murder, but Knox insists the show explores trauma, motherhood, and public scrutiny — not mockery — to honor Meredith Kercher’s memory. Her sister Stephanie called the performance painful and potentially trivializing violence against women, fueling a petition with thousands demanding cancellation. Despite backlash, festival…
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