Amanda Knox’s Fringe Show Sparks Controversy | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Amanda Knox’s new comedy show “Cartwheel” is sparking controversy at the Edinburgh Fringe, with critics calling it a painful trivialization of violence against women — especially after Meredith Kercher’s sister condemned it as harmful. Knox, who was acquitted after nearly four years in prison for Kercher’s 2007 murder, insists the show honors her roommate’s memory and confronts systemic injustice. She’s defended the performance on social media, arguing that canceling something unseen based on false claims isn’t fair — and that the Fringe is the perfect stage to tackle tough subjects. The show…