Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito Reunite Publicly at Hulu Series Premiere

Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito publicly reunited at the August 19 New York City premiere of Hulu’s limited series, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, which dramatizes the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher and Knox's wrongful imprisonment. The series, which Knox co-produced, features Grace Van Patten and Giuseppe De Domenico portraying Knox and Sollecito, including reenactments of their infamous kiss after Kercher’s death that fueled media portrayals of Knox as a "sinister seductress." Both Knox and Sollecito were convicted and imprisoned for nearly four years before being exonerated in 2015, with judges criticizing the investigation’s flaws and lack of evidence linking them to the crime, which was ultimately attributed solely to Rudy Guede. Despite their traumatic ordeal, Knox and Sollecito have maintained a cordial relationship and reunited multiple times, with Knox expressing gratitude for the series giving her a voice and allowing her to reclaim her narrative. The show aims to shed light on Knox’s journey from accusation and imprisonment to activism and rebuilding her life, emphasizing the impact of public opinion and media portrayal. Their reunion and participation in the series highlight ongoing efforts to address wrongful convictions and the complexities of their shared history.