Response for “Extradition”
from “The New York Times Upfront
Magazine”
Reporting by Erik Eckholm and
Elisabetta Povoledo (author not mentioned, or ANM)
In the article “Extradition” the
reporters Erik Eckholm and Elisabetta Povoledo discuss what extradition is and
how it works, as well as Amanda Knox’s case. According to the article, “Extradition
is the transfer of someone accused of a crime from one country (or state) to
another for prosecution or punishment” (ANM 1).
Amanda Knox, as well as her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, is
accused of murder of her roommate in Italy. She has had many court trials, the
first one finding her and her boyfriend guilty, the 2nd one let her
go, so she returned to Seattle. Yet last year Italy’s highest court ordered a
new trial after reviewing her case, and Amanda and Raffaele both were found
guilty again and were sentenced to 28 years in jail. However, there are still
many procedures going on to decide Amanda’s fate, but if she is found guilty
and Italy asks for extradition from the US, then we will most likely send her
back.
This
article was very interesting. I remember being younger and reading about
Amanda’s case in People. I had always wondered how the case had turned out. There
was not much reasoning on why or why not Amanda is guilty, but all I know is
that Amanda should be sent to jail in Italy if she is found completely guilty
by Italy. I’m sure that the US will hand her over. Italy is one of the many
countries the US has extradition treaties with. The author interviewed with a
Harvard Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz who states, “We’re trying to get N. S.
A. leaker Edward Snowden back, and we’re not going to extradite someone
convicted of murder?” This quote shows how the US has people they want to
extradite from other countries, so it would make sense for the US to hand over
Amanda Knox if necessary.
After
reading this article I have come to understand what extradition is and how it
works, and the tough process that extradition comes with. Amanda Knox’s case is
a fine example of extradition and there are many debates going on throughout
the world about whether she should be found guilty.
