Amanda Knox’s Controversial Fringe Show | Eau Claire News

Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Amanda Knox’s new comedy show “Cartwheel” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival sparks outrage and debate, as critics accuse her of trivializing the murder of Meredith Kercher — a crime she was convicted of but later acquitted of. The show’s title references a controversial claim that Knox cartwheeled after the killing, and while Knox says she uses humor to confront violence and honor Kercher’s memory, Kercher’s sister calls the performance hurtful. A petition with over 9,000 signatures demands the venue cancel the show, arguing tragedy shouldn’t be turned into entertainment. Gilded Balloon…