Knox's sister: 'I'm so happy people still care'
SEATTLE -- Friends and family members of Amanda Knox took time out Wednesday night to share a few laughs at a charity event at a comedy club to raise money for her appeal.
There were no jokes about the trial, conviction or even Italy, but there was a lot of support for girl facing 26 years in prison.
Renee Perrault, an amateur comedienne, organized the fundraiser at Comedy Underground.
"I'm seeing so many people who have come out to support Curt, Edda, Cassandra and the whole Knox family," she said.
In the wake of Amanda Knox's murder conviction, the venue raised a few eyebrows.
"We are not laughing at the situation," said Perrault. "There's nothing funny about what happened to Meredith Kercher; it's a tragedy. What we're trying to do is entertain people while we have them donate money to a cause."
Jokes and one-liners were spotlighted at the $50-per-person charity event. Years of legal expenses and trips to Italy is taking a massive financial toll on the Knox family.
"It's something any parent would do for their child, so you just do what it takes," said father Curt Knox.
But every little bit of extra money helps. Curt Knox just returned from another three-week visit to Perugia, Italy.
"We're actually hoping that we can get into the appeals court maybe between September to November of this year, but it could take two years. So we're just crossing our fingers right now," he said.
Curt Knox hopes the recent conviction of the Italian prosecutor in his daughter's trial in another case will help during the appeal. The prosecutor was convicted of abuse of power.
Family and friends coming together to share a laugh. No one knowing when they might see Amanda Knox again.
"I was worried that people would forget that an innocent girl is there," said sister Deanna Knox. "People are still caring and coming here. I'm so grateful. I'm so happy people still care."
There were no jokes about the trial, conviction or even Italy, but there was a lot of support for girl facing 26 years in prison.
Renee Perrault, an amateur comedienne, organized the fundraiser at Comedy Underground.
"I'm seeing so many people who have come out to support Curt, Edda, Cassandra and the whole Knox family," she said.
In the wake of Amanda Knox's murder conviction, the venue raised a few eyebrows.
"We are not laughing at the situation," said Perrault. "There's nothing funny about what happened to Meredith Kercher; it's a tragedy. What we're trying to do is entertain people while we have them donate money to a cause."
Jokes and one-liners were spotlighted at the $50-per-person charity event. Years of legal expenses and trips to Italy is taking a massive financial toll on the Knox family.
"It's something any parent would do for their child, so you just do what it takes," said father Curt Knox.
But every little bit of extra money helps. Curt Knox just returned from another three-week visit to Perugia, Italy.
"We're actually hoping that we can get into the appeals court maybe between September to November of this year, but it could take two years. So we're just crossing our fingers right now," he said.
Curt Knox hopes the recent conviction of the Italian prosecutor in his daughter's trial in another case will help during the appeal. The prosecutor was convicted of abuse of power.
Family and friends coming together to share a laugh. No one knowing when they might see Amanda Knox again.
"I was worried that people would forget that an innocent girl is there," said sister Deanna Knox. "People are still caring and coming here. I'm so grateful. I'm so happy people still care."