Italian appeals court frees Amanda Knox

After spending nearly four years in prison, Amanda Knox appealed her murder conviction and was acquitted of killing her British roommate, Meredith Kercher. Knox was freed from prison on time served. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW

Enlarge Amanda Knox, right, enters the courtroom in Perugia, Italy to hear the jury's verdict. Knox had appealed to have her ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Stephanie Kercher, right, and Aline Kercher, the sister and mother of slain British student Meredith, speak to reporters in Perugia,... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Margaret Ralph, a supporter of Amanda Knox, looks up at a broadcast about Knox's appeal in a hotel suite in ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Media representatives sit on the steps of a church during a pause in the appeals trial of Amanda Knox and ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Judge Claudio Pratillo Hellmann reads the verdict that overturns Amanda Knox's conviction and acquits her of murdering her British roommate ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Amanda Knox breaks in tears after hearing the verdict that overturns her conviction and acquits her of murdering her British ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Italian lawyer Maria Del Grosso, right, hugs Amanda Knox after hearing the jury's verdict. The Italian appeals court threw out ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Amanda Knox's sister Deanna, right, hugs her mother Edda after hearing the verdict. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Supporters of Amanda Knox celebrate as they watch a television news broadcast about her appeal verdict as they sit in ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Raffaele Sollecito smiles after hearing the verdict that overturns his conviction and acquits him of murder. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Amanda Knox, left, leaves the Perugia court in a car after finding out she was freed from prison. ASSOCIATED PRESS