Amanda Knox seeks review of Kercher forensic evidence
Amanda Knox in court Amanda Knox and her lawyers claim the forensic evidence cannot be trusted
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Amanda Knox will learn later if she is to be granted a review of the forensic evidence used to convict her of the murder of student Meredith Kercher.
The 23-year-old American is trying to overturn her conviction after being jailed last year for 26 years for the killing in Perugia, Italy, in 2007.
Miss Kercher, 21, from Coulsdon, south London, was found with her throat cut.
A review would include the disputed DNA evidence found on a knife and on the clasp of Miss Kercher's bra.
Knox's former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, was jailed for 25 years for the murder. He is appealing together with Knox.
The original trial heard the pair had cornered Miss Kercher after starting a sex game with Ivorian drug dealer Rudy Guede, who was jailed for 30 years for the killing, although that was reduced to 16 years on appeal.
The Leeds University student's semi-naked body was found partially covered by a duvet in her bedroom in the house she shared with Knox in Perugia.
Meredith Kercher British student Meredith Kercher was murdered in November 2007
Knox's defence team maintains the DNA evidence in the case was inconclusive and argued it may have been contaminated.
It particularly focuses on disputed traces of DNA found on the knife the prosecution said was used in the murder, and on the clasp of Miss Kercher's bra.
Knox's parents, from Seattle, have said they are hopeful their daughter will be released once judges in Italy have re-examined the evidence.
However, if her conviction is upheld, her sentence could be increased.
A decision is not expected until some time next year.
As in the original trial, the verdict will be decided by the judge, a fellow magistrate and six jurors.
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