‘Not afraid of controversy’: Edinburgh fringe rejects calls to cancel Amanda Knox comedy
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe organisers have defended a sold-out comedy show featuring Amanda Knox, rejecting calls from the sister of murdered former flatmate Meredith Kercher to cancel the event. The criticism centers on accusations that the performance trivializes violence against women.
In response to the backlash, Knox defended the show, stating that it honors her murdered ex-roommate. Festival organisers maintained their position by stating they are "not afraid of controversy."
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The Guardian World (GB)Focuses on festival organisers defending the controversial show against cancellation calls.
WGN9 Chicago (Chicago, US) (US)Focuses on Knox's personal defense that the show honors her roommate.
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