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  • Author: Cherif Bassiouni

Is Amanda Knox extraditable from the United States to Italy?

The Amanda Knox case is complex in view of Italy’s complicated procedure in matters involving serious crimes. These crimes are tried before a special court called the Court of Assizes. These courts have two professional judges and six lay judges, much like a jury in Anglo-American cases.

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