Amanda Knox show branded 'profoundly respectful' despite backlash over violence against women

Amanda Knox's controversial Fringe show Cartwheel - named for the rumour that she did cartwheels at a police station after the death of Meredith Kercher - has earned rave reviews from audience members

Ms Knox performed her show Cartwheel on Friday night. The title refers to claims which claimed she did cartwheels in a police station following her friend's death

Amanda Knox was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy in 2007.,

Amanda Knox is known for being convicted, then acquitted, of the murder of her former housemate, British student Meredith Kercher. Today, she begins a run as a stand-up comic. However, Kercher's family is criticizing Knox's show as insensitive.

Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

British foreign exchange student Miss Kercher was killed in Perugia, Italy, in 2007.

British foreign exchange student Miss Kercher was killed in Perugia, Italy, in 2007.