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British tabloids still follow Amanda Knox

December 20, 2011 @ 5:46 pm (Updated: 2:56 pm - 12/21/11 )

British newspapers have photographers trailing Amanda Knox capturing all of her "firsts" since being released from prison in October. A first boyfriend, and now preparing for her first holiday home in Seattle.

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The Mirror reports:

As the 24-year-old prepares for her first Christmas at home after four years behind bars, she beamed as a fan took the picture in her home town of Seattle, Washington...But having landed a million dollar book deal and her new boyfriend James Terrano since her release, Miss Knox appears to have put her troubles behind her.

She met with friends in Pioneer Square on Friday for a meal before joining Mr Terrano to do some Christmas shopping.

The couple then had dinner at a Chinese restaurant before heading back to the apartment she has rented since returning to the US after her release.

Same photo, slightly different story from The Daily Mail:

It has been a long and traumatic journey, but after spending four years behind bars for a crime she did not commit Amanda Knox looks like she is finally having some fun.

Knox, who was jailed for the murder of her flat mate in Italy in 2007, stepped out of her shabby new pad in Seattle with boyfriend James Terrano and spent some time with friends this weekend.

The 24-year-old looked care-free and happy as she smiled broadly after being asked to pose for pictures by a fan.

A source close to the family told the National Enquirer that she had fallen 'head over heels' with the classical guitar student.

Miss Knox moved into his shabby $1,400-a-month apartment above a Chinese restaurant in Seattle's Chinatown shortly after her return to the country.

Knox family spokesman David Marriott says "as usual" the British tabloids have it all wrong.

"The photo is not of a 'fan' and Amanda but an old college friend of hers. There is no 'trial marriage' with James. And she isn't living with James. She shares an apartment with a long time (female) friend," Marriott says. "The British tabloids quote sources that frankly don't exist. As we know from their history, they are particularly confortable making up quotes from people and even describing situation that haven't occurred."

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Photos by Flynetpictures.com

So far, local media organizations are sticking to their pledge to leave Amanda Knox alone . Knox shows up twice on my top 10 News Chick stories for 2011. Thursday, I'll recap and defend my top stories of the year.

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  • Chuck Gould wrote...
    Hooray for the local news media......
    December 20, 2011 7:17 pm
    leaving this poor girl alone.

    She has already been used to sell enough soap and Chevrolets. Just like Meredith K., Amanda was a victim of the crime. Going to prison for a deed you did not do is punishment enough, so it's good to see the local press isn't adding to her problems by sticking microphones and cameras in her face all the time.

    The Brits? About what you'd expect from the British press. They make National Enquirer look like PBS.

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  • Evanheaven22 wrote...
    Agreed
    December 20, 2011 10:10 pm
    Our local press has handled her return with integrity. In these days of social media and 24 hour news, it's nice to see that her life hasn't become a complete media circus- as it would have in some other places.
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  • CH wrote...
    After 4 long years in prison nice to sleep with a warm body. . .
    December 21, 2011 3:58 am
    Apartment above a Chinese restaurant in Seattle's Chinatown shortly after her return to the country. Someone has a happy noodle.
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  • eric von zipper wrote...
    sorry...
    December 21, 2011 10:32 am
    anybody that moves in with someone that quickly (especially after her backstory) = needy whack-job.
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  • soo purletiv wrote...
    Media bias? At its best... or worst
    December 21, 2011 11:12 pm
    I am in no way convinced Amanda is guilty of the crime she was falsely charged of in Italy.

    That said, I actually have a bit of a different take than most who say leave her alone.

    The Knox family and her rabid supporters used the media to keep this story alive and kicking, so as to put pressure on the Italian justice system et al. to help shine a light on this injustice. I find no fault at all in that method. Actually I applaud their actions. It may have saved her many wasted years in jail.

    But, since when does the 'media' decide who is guilty and who is innocent? Do they base their perception on a jury decision? Please!!!!

    Yes, I know they make those biased decisions all the time. But really..... Why did they decide to favor her and her innocence? What if...... the next Amanda is not so favorably accepted by the media, even though 'she' may have been found innocent in some court of law, yet the public perception of her is not so great, as it is here towards Amanda?

    Would they leave her alone and give her the time and space she needs, as well? What if the family pleaded with them to do so?

    Do I really have to ask such a question? We all know the answer, without it being asked.

    I do agree, that if the poor woman is innocent and has spent the last 4 years or so in prison to no fault of her own, she should be left alone by the media. However, that is not the media's job. It is up to her parents, her friends, her extended family as well as Amanda herself to protect and shield her FROM the media. It is not up to the media to protect her from them!

    And it is up to the consumer to debate the merits of their coverage.

    But for them to NOT cover the story???? WOW!!

    If this is not media bias, then I don't know what falls into that category. On the other hand, maybe there is no such thing............

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  • michellesings wrote...
    Hooray hoorah
    December 26, 2011 9:53 pm
    I agree in the applauding of local news media for having integrity enough to not use anything they can as a "scoop". Rare. Thank you!!!!
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