Not a thing. Language differences (inexact translation) and Amanda's knowledge of only basic Italian were used against her, they didn't bring in a translator, and wouldn't let her talk to a lawyer when she asked for one. Then they created a theory of a sadistic orgy and bent over backwards to make any evidence fit the narrative, any time new ---- came to light.
That in itself is an injustice. Who goes to jail for slander? As far as the murder goes, the suspicions being unfounded is one thing, not enough evidence to charge/convict of murder is another. Most homicide cases start with multiple persons of interest before the evidence leads them to the main suspects. There was never any evidence tying her to the murder. And yes, when you willfully ignore/invent evidence (he told MANY lies, WAY more than her), you're lucky if all you get is "criticism". He should be disbarred like Nifong. Why should I feel any sympathy for someone who kept a person he knew to be innocent in a cage for years, ruining their life? No, his job is JUSTICE, not simply finding someone to pin the murder on.
If you are under pressure then yeah you might lie or say something you don't mean. When I'm stressed or upset I say things I 1000% don't mean or feel. Why do I say them then? I just assume the stress makes me so it. Not that this is a regular occurrence but every once in a while.
i would lawyer up immediately knowing what i know, but i also know for a fact that if i were younger/in a foreign place, i would fold IMMEDIATELY. that’s me totally honest and realistic with myself when it comes to these extremely high stress and aggressive situations. call me a wimp, maybe i’m not as brave as OP.
Not to mention, she had no translator or lawyer so anything she said should've been thrown out anyway. She retracted it not long afterwards. There was no reason to suspect her boss except for her word that was clearly made under duress (and a text where they didn't acknowledge the most common of American slangs), so no arrest should've been made. Had LE not acted on that, no harm would've come to his business or his reputation. (Not saying she bears no responsibility for implicating him - she acknowledged that also. It's understandable, but she still should have kept her composure enough that she didn't get others in trouble.)
You're not a wimp, any sane person would lawyered up (and left the interview if none were available). She asked for one once she realized they were treating her as a suspect and not a witness, but unfortunately your right to legal council isn't recognized in Italy.
sure. per my last post, we agree there for sure. what i am stressing here is that in a foreign country and under duress, i see myself folding in a variety of ways lol. just my two cents here.
thank you! it just seems like an all-around terrifying situation for sure.
