While Amanda Knox is cozying up in a "trial marriage" with her new beau, her former "partner in crime" is now engaged. Raffaele Sollecito recently announced that he is marrying Italian volleyball player Annie Achille. It seems that these two former lovers are moving on with their lives, separately, even though just a couple of months ago it was rumored that Knox and Sollecito were corresponding with each other and planning on having a reunion.
It seems rather quick that Raffaele Sollecito would be getting married, since he and Amanda Knox were only freed from their four-year prison sentences in October of 2011. That's only a short three months that has passed since both "Foxy Knoxy" and Sollecito have moved into these alleged "longterm" relationships.
Perhaps it's for the best, seeing as though the two got in quite a lot of trouble together. Maybe Amanda and Raffaele as a union is too toxic and the possible foundation for violent crimes—as they're still believed by some to be guilty of Meredith Kercher's murder.
What's in the future for Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito?
Since both are moving on in their own directions (he in Italy and she in the U.S.), it seems like they both got their happy endings. However, it might not be all smooth sailing in the future. That's because Italian officials are currently seeking an appeal of the appeal that freed "Foxy Knoxy" and her loverboy from their confines. This will be the third appeal in the world-famous case.
Do you think Italian officials will be successful in appealing for the third time? If they're successful, will Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito be required to go back to prison? It doesn't seem likely that Amanda would willingly leave her comfortable apartment (situated above a Chinese restaurant) to head back to Perugia. In fact, it seems that Italy will have one hell of a time getting this appeal that they're after, and if they do, enforcing it may be even more difficult.
In the meantime, the family of Meredith Kercher are still suffering internally. They'll never see their beautiful, smiling daughter (or sister, etc and so forth). And they'll probably always be conflicted over this entire trial that appears to have been a total miscarriage of justice.
Chelsea Hoffman is a prolific crime writer and fiction author with several works published. Her writing has been recognized by such entities as NBC Dateline and several others. Contact her directly by visiting ChelseaHoffman.Com.Or check out "Case to Case" on BlogTalkRadioevery Friday night at 9:00pm(PST)
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Comments: 87 ( 160 removed by Chelsea Hoffman )
1. "partner in crime" – I’m sure that you didn’t intend to write this since Amanda and Raffaele have been acquitted of the murder of Meredith Kercher; this statement may border on being ‘slanderous’
2. It is my understanding that Amanda shares an apartment with a girl friend, not this new ‘beau’
3. Raffaele is not engaged; he merely changed his Facebook status to ‘in a relationship’ which is quite different from engaged
4. Italian prosecutors have not announced that they intend to appeal the acquittal to the Italian Supreme Court
5. There has only been one appeal; if an appeal is made to the Supreme Court, that would be the second appeal
6. The Supreme Court cannot reverse the acquittal, but can send the case back to a new and complete appeal trial
2. Mainstream media and several other sources say otherwise.
3. Mainstram media and several other sources say otherwise.
4. Mainstream media and several other sources say otherwise.
5. Mainstream media and several other sources say otherwise.
6. and?
I'm not going to google for you, but you obviously haven't been googling for yourself much either....
The hearings/trials that Amanda/Raffaele have been dragged into are 1) the Italian equivalent of a grand jury in Oct of 2008; 2) the trial of first instance concluded on Dec. 4, 2009; and 3) the appeal with a conclusion of Oct. 3, 2011.
Lemme guess.. You don't "need" to share your sources. You just "know."
....right.
Have fun with that PR campaign... I'm sure that technique will work with the big guys in media, since it has worked oh so well here with me. ;)
(1) They weren't partners in crime because they didn't commit the crime.
(2) Mainstream media and several other sources are wrong.
(3) Mainstream media and several other sources are wrong.
(4) Italian prosecutors said they would appeal following the acquittal.
(5) Mainstream media and several other sources are wrong, assuming they said this.
;)
"good friends" who get into criminal trouble together - (... they did...)
The most basic of the terms.
“Reports that I (Raffaele Sollecito) am engaged to be married to Annie Achille are entirely false. Annie and I have known each other since we were children and we have just begun dating recently. There is no truth that we are engaged to be married and, in fact, I am looking forward to leaving Italy very soon and coming to work on my book in Los Angeles. Once the book is complete, my hope is to relocate to Seattle to pursue job opportunities in video game design. I also hope to enroll in university to work towards my Master’s Degree in Computer Science. My goal for the immediate future is to work on my book and share with my supporters the real but little known story of my life, especially everything associated with the tragic death of Meredith Kercher, who remains always in my thoughts and prayers.”
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Italian prosecutors have not announced that they intend to appeal the acquittal to the Italian Supreme Court; the attorney for the Kercher family has indicated that he will appeal, but this is not the prosecution. The motivations report for the appeals court acquittal was released on Dec. 22, 2011. The prosecution has 45 days to file an appeal which would place the last filing date in the first or second week of February.
Why are you side-stepping so much? LOL
How can the these two most unlikely young folks be cast as ruthless, uncaring murderers when there is no motive, no evidence of them in the bloody bedroom, no suspicious evidence of them in the house (remember, Amanda shared a bathroom with the victim), no witnesses, an alibi of computer activity for the most likely time of death--9:15 pm? Please, how can this be ignored?
Seriously, if "Bob" is the PR rep, if I were the family I'd consider paying for a new guy. This one isn't doing them any good.
Dont get me wrong I wouldnt kick Mark Wahlberg out for eating crackers in bed but if it came out he killed someone or maybe killed them I wouldnt go on a personal rampage and defend their honor all over the web.
I would love to retire wealthy however I lack one thing to be able to do so...lots of money.
The facts usually have nothing to do w/ it.
If she's guilty, then justice hasn't been served. Meredith Kercher will never be able to go about her life, go shopping, be happy, wander around publicly with a smile on her face and a man on her arm. At the least, Guede is paying for the crime -- but did he work alone?
The world may never know.
Since you've admitted that you're nothing more than an outsider, along with your inability to produce actual sources to your silly claims, any further comments made from your account to this thread will be deleted.
it's obvious you're only derailing things for your own whims. Not interested, and I don't entertain it.
Thanks for reading, now please refrain from posting any further. You've taken the topic far enough away from the facts that it's disruptive to the article and comments.
This statement was released on January 7, 2012, Seattle, WA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Raffaele Sollecito has released this statement through his Literary Manager, Sharlene Martin of Martin Literary Management, regarding erroneous reports that he is engaged to Annie Achille, a longtime family friend whom he has known since childhood:
“Reports that I am engaged to be married to Annie Achille are entirely false. Annie and I have known each other since we were children and we have just begun dating recently. There is no truth that we are engaged to be married and, in fact, I am looking forward to leaving Italy very soon and coming to work on my book in Los Angeles. Once the book is complete, my hope is to relocate to Seattle to pursue job opportunities in video game design. I also hope to enroll in university to work towards my Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
My goal for the immediate future is to work on my book and share with my supporters the real but little known story of my life, especially everything associated with the tragic death of Meredith Kercher, who remains always in my thoughts and prayers.”
I am in contact with Raffaele and I can personally tell you that the reports are false. Of course the truth will never stop yellow journalism.
Do you have any more updated from your buddy Kim Jong UN?
Lemme guess.. struggling with the definition of "celebrity" too? here you go, I'll help you.. But seeing as though you claim to be a "writer," I find it odd that you struggle so much with vocabulary and terminology. That's like three times now in this article alone...
ce·leb·ri·ty/səˈlebrətē/
Noun:
A famous person.
The state of being well known: "his prestige and celebrity grew".
Synonyms:
fame - renown - reputation - repute - notability - glory- notoriety - infamy
If this is how you "read" everything, it's no wonder you're so misread on the facts of this case.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/sharlene-martin/statement-from-raffele-sollecito/10150584277274747
"It is really sad that a news organization such as Fox News would run a story based solely on a Facebook status but that is exactly what has happened. "
then shared a Facebook page ;)
http://hellmannreport.wordpress.com/
Rudy Guede murdered Meredith Kercher. He has exhausted his appeals and is currently serving a 16 year prison term. Unfortunately he will be eligible for release in a few short years. This case was horribly handled by the authorities, leading to a lenient punishment for Meredith Kercher's killer, guaranteeing that justice will never truly come for Meredith. This case is a tragedy for all involved.
It is important that the news is properly reported. All involved have suffered enough.
Thank you though
http://www.injusticeinperugia.org/IIP_-_Hellmann.pdf
Keep in mind that Friends of Amanda and Injustice in Perugia used the actual case files to present information to the public. Our information is "authentic."
We post original Italian documents. It would be a tough task to doctor those. I understand why you would be skeptical of an advocacy site so I have provided you with the original report above.
I've already told you that I won't waste my time reading anything from "injusticeinperugia.org"
I hope that you take the time to read the Hellmann report from whatever source you feel is credible.
Thankfully many people had a different opinion of Injustice in Perugia than you do, eventually helping to secure freedom for Amanda and Raffaele. It is a known fact that many credible news agencies looked to Injustice in Perugia for information about this case. Steve Moore's interviews on every major news network in America is ample proof of that. You have every right to choose your own sources. I hope you find an alternative source for the Hellmann report. It is important reading for anyone reporting on this case.
Lori F., Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito had worldwide support. It was that support that eventually led to their freedom. This support would have never developed if there weren't severe flaws in the prosecutions case. Please reconsider your feelings about the people that get involved with cases like this one.
When you say: "I just find it funny the way people get so involved in things like this," stop and think about what would happen if one of your family members was caught up in a nightmare of being wrongly accused of a crime. If that ever happens I think you will welcome the people that volunteer to help.
But what do I know, I was raised with those kind of principals. I can't expect other kids to be :(
lemme guess.. you just really want him and Amanda to end up together, and it may just not happen because he's shacking up with his cousin now. Is that about right?
Just because you let your daughter (however old the kid is) play with Facebook the way she does, doesn't mean that that is how every single person on the planet does it. Some people use it correctly ;) Some don't.
But there is nothing wrong with wishful thinking, Bruce. ;)
Sollecito is a "celeb" who attracts media attention with just about anything he does.
There is a difference ;)
We know where my source came from; as it's highlighted in the article (and it wasn't FB) Again, you're the one who brought up your daughters e-promiscuity and Facebook. You are.
I simply entertained your silly conversational topic ;)
I bet you have my name saved in a Google alert somewhere and just start tingling anytime you get a chirp.
Do you take pride in being an immature writer?
Your source used the Facebook status as their source, therefore you have done the same.
I highly doubt that you cause anyone to start "tingling."
Your comments about my daughter's Facebook account really make you look silly. Having fun with friends on Facebook is hardly "e-promiscuity" but of course (once again) you seem to be unable to comprehend that.
I am fully aware of how that system works ;)
So you can justify your obsessive behavior all you want -- I, on the other hand, will simply just be entertained by how hard you try (and fail).
Maybe you should focus on raising your daughter and keeping an eye on her online activities instead of obsessing over a writer who's covering the story of a woman quite-possibly doesn't know you exist ;)
Grasping at straws are we?
Same goes for your tagged on baseless comments about Amanda Knox.
I founded an organization to help correct the wrongful convictions of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito and I have written 2 books on the subject, it is not out of the ordinary to have their names in my Google alerts. I will guarantee you that Chelsea Hoffman is not in my Google alerts. Don't flatter yourself.
my "views" on your parenting come from your decision to reveal your parenting "skills" in a public forum.
But you know, like I said : you should just run along and focus on attempting to raise your daughter. I'm sure she'd appreciate her "father" taking some free time away from his "Amanda obsession." I know I'd certainly be creeped out if *my* dad was obsessed with the story of a 20-something woman whom he doesn't even know... But like I said, I can only speak for myself.
and your posts have always come across as creepy and obsessive, so I'm just calling things how I see them.
Again, you have to have at least commented or subscribed to a Gather article for emails to come to you when comments are posted. Again, you are the one who has to initiate that action. Otherwise, everyone would just be getting random emails from Gather. ;)
So again, have fun grasping at those straws. I'm sure I'll be seeing you again realllllllyyyy soon.
ps -- not inciting an argument. Just pointing out that you spend A LOT of time obsessing over *my* Amanda Knox articles. Obsessing over me and my commentary. It just eats you up inside to know that someone is able to share their opinions and point out facts that have been missed.
You must have a lot of ... free... time... You should turn that free time into something constructive. I know that if I had children, I'd be far too busy being a parent to be worried about some random Gather writer's musings ;) But yah, again, that's just me.
( you know, bragging about how awesome you are usually demands proof)
But I'd totally understand if you refuse because.. I mean, it'd be hard trying to find an organization to claim you founded without me doing my own research on the matter ;)
furthermore, I've read tons of "books" on this case -- I really wonder why the ones who are most popular and most "sold" worldwide are the ones that include the facts of the "clean up" the burglary "staging" and other little facts that the Knoxy fan club try to pretend never existed. Also, the highest "ratings" -- hmm?
;)
Also, what kind of college degree do you have? Do you have career experience in handling investigations, forensics etc etc etc? Because I really would only want to read the works of someone who has some credibility on the matter.
you can make it up if you want. It's the internet ;)
I already knew that you had no children so no need to inform me.
My family has been fully supportive of our groups efforts to help two innocent people that were wronged by many.
Believe me, when I comment on your articles I am just passing time. I know it makes you feel good to think that you are garnering attention but the truth is that every once in a while I like to sit and watch TV. With the technology available today, I can also browse the internet right from my couch. Isn't that amazing?
You might also be amazed that when you have kids in high school they often go out with friends (leaving time for you to sit on the couch watching Bulls highlights).
You have read "tons of "books" on this case?" Really? I had no idea there were tons of books on the case.
The definitive book on this case is "Murder in Italy" by Candace Dempsey. Was that book included in the "tons of books" that you read?
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=amanda+knox&x=0&y=0
But, that wouldn't be the first time you've contradicted your claims.
Your family is supportive of your group efforts? Your mom says your the most handsome man on the planet too, I am sure. I didn't ask you what your FAMILY thinks of you. and I see that it's Injustice in Perugia" a janky online community that you and your small group of screen names try to pump.
Invest in some advertising if you want that site to be taken seriously. No offense.
you sure do pass A LOT of time, don't you? How many comments have you made? ;) that's a lot of time passed by a "parent" -- even by standards of parents of teens. Of course, there's a diff between being a parent and actually spending time with your kids. I understand though, if you feel that staying on top of my articles is a better way to "pass your time" while you sit around and watch sports. What a fulfilling experience for you entire "family."
So where is your credibility? So far all I see is the webmaster of a site that is laughable, the father of a girl who plays "married" on facebook and obviously doesn't have any time spent with her because her dad is on an obsessive Amanda Knox mission. All I see is someone who is so obsessed with a case, that he practically lives on my articles like my Gather account is his beach house or something. That's really all I see ;)
"murder in italy" is not the "Definitive" book on the case. I suggest you expand your library ;) of course, maybe you just read that one book.. then wrote two and started your own cute little website. Everyone needs a hobby when they're unable to go out and have a job or career or family life I guess.
PS -- I see now that you're trying to purposely ride off of my Google traffic to share your "injustice in perugia" website... that's called SPAM you know that right?
Don't bother sharing your spam on my articles anymore. It'll be deleted. Pay for your own hosting and marketing instead of trying to ride off the traffic of people who are doing far better than you ;)
I have no need to advertise IIP, the case is over. We successfully did our job. Amanda and Raffaele are free. The site is no longer being updated.
Time to go Chelsea. Dinner time, then the Bulls game is on. When you get a little older and have kids you will understand that vegging out on the couch is nice sometimes. Your attitude will change as well (Its a bit abrasive as you know). Good luck with your efforts.
Like I said -- work on your marketing. Stop riding other people's traffic ;) MOST people will tell you the same thing if you're going to try to produce content online, you work for your traffic, or you pay for it. Sorry.
and the case isn't over -- it's being appealed.
Some more proof that you haven't been paying as much attention as you should.
When I "get a little older" and "have kids" -- I will spend time with them instead of obsessing over some woman and her online writing. ;) Like I said -- be a parent. Your job doesn't end at making the poor little things. It's obvious though, where your priorities lie and although it's hilarious on one hand, it's also something worth feeling very, very sorry about. Try sitting on the couch and vegging out with your daughter. Maybe she won't feel the need to play "wife" to random people on facebook if she had a father figure in her life.
The case is over. Amanda and Raffaele will never be sent back to prison. They are free. The Supreme court will confirm Hellmann.
The rest of what you said does not merit any response.
hmm?
PS - - with your inability to properly define even basic English words, do you think your english translation of the report will hold any credibility? Like I said, I've pointed out now three different instances of you not knowing what a word properly meant. So, there's that.
(and others who've read these articles have also noticed, I am sure)
Again, the case isn't over because it is being appealed. Again. Try to stay up do date if you're going to pretend to have a passion for something.
What I think will be interesting, is if Knox is ever tried for crimes committed abroad ;)
Refresh my memory. What words did you educate me on? My brain is incapable of remembering back that far.
And lastly, this case is over.
Just know, that you're only entertaining yourself at this point ;)
"we have excellent translators" -- sure you do.
"refresh my memory" -- you're able to camp out and comment for days at a time on here, so surely you know how to read.
and lastly -- everyone can dream.