Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy?
Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
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"I don't joke about Meredith's death. I joke a lot about how I was vilified, but I don't joke about her murder."
— Amanda Knox , Celebrity
"My sibling wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value."
— Stephanie Kercher , Activist
Key People
Amanda Knox is known for her involvement in the murder case of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher.
Meredith Kercher was a British student who was murdered in Italy in 2007.
Stephanie Kercher is the sister of Meredith Kercher and has spoken out against the comedy show by Amanda Knox.
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Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".
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