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Blue Moon Filming Sparks Controversy in Perugia
Controversy erupts in Perugia, Italy, over the filming of a new series chronicling Amanda Knox's experience following the Meredith Kercher murder.
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Amanda KnoxMeredith KercherRaffaele SollecitoRudy GuedeMonica Lewinsky
- Who are the co-producers of the series and where will it air?
- The series, co-produced by Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky, is set to air on Hulu, though a premiere date has yet to be announced.
- What is the subject of the new TV series being filmed in Perugia?
- The eight-part series, "Blue Moon," chronicles Amanda Knox's sixteen-year fight to clear her name after being convicted in the Meredith Kercher murder case. Filming in Perugia, Italy, where the murder occurred, has caused controversy among residents.
- How have residents of Perugia and the victim's family reacted to the filming?
- Meredith Kercher's family expressed difficulty in understanding the purpose of the series, while Perugia residents protested the filming, displaying banners demanding respect for Meredith.
- What was the Mayor of Perugia's response to the controversy surrounding the filming?
- Perugia's mayor apologized for the filming, stating that the production could not be stopped but that filming locally allowed for some oversight.
- What is the legal status of Amanda Knox and other involved parties regarding the murder?
- Amanda Knox, along with Raffaele Sollecito, was twice convicted of Kercher's murder but later acquitted. Rudy Guede is the only person definitively convicted of the crime.