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Blog ImageI had mentioned a couple of weeks ago that the prosecutor in the trial of Amanda Knox should be thrown into jail, not Amanda Knox. Just recently, the prosecutor, Giuliano Mignini, was convicted of abuse of office in an earlier murder case. He was sentenced to serve one year and four months in prison for his role in the investigation of the case known as the “Monster of Florence” murders. These murders took place between 1968 and 1985 in the Tuscan countryside.

Mignini is appealing the verdict and is being allowed to continue working during the appeals process. He reportedly said, “I cannot see any abuse in my actions.” His verdict comes as no surprise as I suspected this prosecutor was guilty. Both he and a police investigator were found guilty of tapping the phones of journalists and police officers.

The “Monster of Florence” murders involved the serial killings of four pairs of lovers and the fact that this case is still going on decades later is another indication that the Italian legal process deserves our attention, especially when it comes to a young American being in jail. What kind of a system allows a man such as Mignini  to continue to serve as a prosecutor? Let’s continue to pay attention to what’s going on over there, and boycott Italy until justice is done. The serial killers should receive the death penalty, Mignini should go to jail and Amanda should be freed immediately.

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[-] Posted by member11053156 on 01/28/2010 8:28 PM
We do worry about the girl.We hope she could be set free soon.
[-] Posted by member11066913 on 01/29/2010 8:51 AM
ABSOLUTELY! I would go one step further. Special forces should be sent in and free her immediately. Bring her back to the US and let them have her appeal trial in absentia. She is clearly innocent and has been in Italian jails for 3 years. Exactly WHY hasn't the US State Dept. done more regarding this mockery of justice? No American family should send their child to study in Italy!!!
[-] Posted by Rachael Sutton #1253595 on 01/29/2010 10:58 AM
We tend to judge others in a different manner than ourselves. Reality - not everyone is born with the same ability, capacity, wisdom, integrity as you, and in every human endeavor, there are competent people who achieve excellence, and then there are those who make you wonder how they ever managed to even tie their shoes (thank goodness for velcro). There are also some who choose to deliberately make decisions that affect the greater good negatively - based on their own largest personal gain. What do you believe were the motivators behind why he chose to crucify Miss Knox? How can you use that motive to allow him to change the situation, and can you do it without personal attacks that cause him to lose face - or does he need to be crucified too? Can we change his perspective so he can see the situation from a fuller view? Who are the people in the prosecutors sphere of influence? Are some of those people receptive to a broader view? Can they motivate and inspire him to find a better solution? There are many different ways to accomplish the same things. Some are forceful and quick, but often cause a lot of additional damage, and many of them ultimately undermine the real objective. Some are gentle, take a while to work, but then are much more permanent and internalized.

While not everyone has pure motives, from each persons perspective, he or she can usually justify decisions. Most of us believe we are right. Most of us believe we acted fairly. Most of us are imperfect and make mistakes. I believe the prosecutor's personal needs may have gotten in his way - perhaps hunger for power, ego, ambition, a distrust of foreign students?

If this prosecutor is acting deliberately to cause harm, then, as in martial arts, how can we step aside and use his motives and momentum to remove him from his post?

How can we support Miss Knox and help her to use this time for continued growth? Is she still able to study? Does she have internet access? Is she keeping a blog or diary? I should think book rights are in order.

We do need to protect the rights of the innocent, of all nationalities, and this situation may be a good launching pad to bring public awareness. It may also prove to be a defining moment for Miss Knox. She should have great empathy for others in this situation, and she should have much to contribute in righting inequities.
[-] Posted by member11050672 on 01/29/2010 1:02 PM
Yes! The United States if frankly wasting lives and money in Iraq & Afghanistan when the real affront to the U.S. is the railroading of Amanda Knox for a murder in Italy. Knox was clearly not present at the time of the crime, She had no motive to harm Merideth Kercher and the motive attributed to her, Satanism, is patently absurd given her history. Italy has a superstitious, inquisition-like legal system, and a press that, in it's entirety, appeals to the lowest element of the reading public.

Nevertheless, the Obama administration is obviously overwhelmed trying to resolve the problems created by the Bush administration and is unable to focus any of its resources on this human tragedy in Italy.

So, I propose this: resolute Americans determined to free Amanda Knox, let's pool some of our resources, hire mercenaries and bomb the tower of Pisa. It's been leaning for centuries. Let's bring it down. Then send a message to the government to return the American girl to the U.S.

Now, this is Italy. These people are known for stubborn pig-headedness. So we'll have to be prepared to bomb the Colosseum. Turn it into rubble. I think that will show them how serious we are. If not... Italy has some of the most valuable art treasures in the world. The blatant destruction of them will deeply affect the fiscal health of this nation, not the richest in Europe.

The detention of Amanda Knox is a political statement by Italy. It is retaliation for imagined affronts against Italy by the U.S. Government in recent years. Unlike normal political retaliation, this impacts American families and the American people. If the American people must wage war on Italy without the aid of our government, so be it. Such actions are not unprecedented in the U.S. although I would say this will be the most ambitious of it's kind. Who's with me?
[-] Posted by member1811808 on 01/29/2010 2:31 PM
Our family was planning on taking 19 members of the family on a three week tour of Italy in December of 2010 to celebrate my in-laws 60th anniversary. We have been to Italy numerous times and taken our two sons numerous times. We will no longer expose any family member to a country that has no sense or system of laws or justice. Until Italy enters the modern era of laws that are run for Justice and the benefit of the people and not to support the ego's/careers of madmen who know enough about law to be a danger to all, I will not expose our family to the great dangers of traveling in Italy. Count 19 tourist who will be visiting other European destinations in December 2010 due to Italy's system of laws that are supported by self serving madman instead of professionals working toward protecting the people.

Amanda Knox and her Italian boyfriend are both examples of this out of control system of government run by madmen. Sad, sad, sad to see Italy once a romantic and historice destination is really still operating back in the time of the 1920's and 30's. Hopefully the madmen who are running the legal system in Italy today do not end up in the town square hung, only in a modern jail with well educated public minded professionals in their place.
[-] Posted by member11053156 on 01/30/2010 1:14 AM
We hope Amanda Knox should be released soon..^_^
[-] Posted by Mary Rose on 01/30/2010 6:59 AM
If Amanda Knox is innocent, this is a very sad story. We hope that ALL innocent people in jails and prisons all over the world find justice. But this is not really a problem that Donald Trump can solve. Donald Trump is an investor- he's a builder- he's a man of vision- he's a mentor. The problem in this world that needs Donald Trump the most is the devastation in Haiti. He needs to bring his vision of hope- his vision that any man can build a better future for himself to these people. He needs to go into the ruined and blighted areas and bring his vision to the rebuilding of this devastated land- not for profit but for humanity. Somewhere in this devastated and blighted land is a young boy, man, girl or woman with a dream of being the Donald Trump of Haiti. Find them and mentor them. Let 2011 Apprentice be the Apprentice that finds a life to change- in a land where there is no hope- bring the optimism, the vision, the organization, the inspiration, and the courage of Donald Trump. These people need you more than we need another golf course- but I bet that you COULD build the world's greatest golf course there- and it would be awesome.
[-] Posted by Mary Rose on 01/30/2010 7:51 AM
Donald- You really COULD build the world's greatest and most profitable golf course in Haiti. Over 1000 miles of dramatic coastline- with mountains in the background and black sand. Temperate climate year round. Cooperative government- large population looking for work and a new life. But with the whole world trying to help, the window of opportunity is closing. It won't take long for the people who are helping to see the opportunity. We've closed our eyes on Haiti due to the suffering- but the suffering is so huge that the world is now focused on Haiti. Bring your positive vision- change the world.
[-] Posted by member11068344 on 01/31/2010 1:12 AM
Mr. Trump, would you help the family of Amanda Knox with their legal expenses since you feel so strongly about this?
[-] Posted by member1873928 on 01/31/2010 2:27 PM
Mr Trum

Justice should be served justice delayed is the Justice denied .
Not only this Afia Siddique from Pakistan should also be supported she is innocent and
being punished for the lies of Bush Administration please raise your voice for her as well
I am following her trail also very closely and hope you will help her too by at least by raising your voice
[-] Posted by Cheryle on 02/01/2010 7:57 AM
Wow! Whatever happened to the saying "you are innocent until proven guilty?"
A trial is supposed to be the legal remedy for injustice, whether in Italy or anywhere else.
If we are to determine guilt or innocense by a popular emotional survey, then half the people
in the world would be awaiting trial.
Perhaps arrangements can be made to have an appeal and hold a second trial here in the United States where the language and customs aren't a barrier for her or her legal representatives.
She has an attorney. Sometimes an attorney "takes the money but does nothing to help the client."
So, I also question the attorneys' ability to prepare and defend a client from another country.
If Amanda Knox is innocent of the charges, the media needs to get more involved. It is criminal to know someone is innocent and "do nothing."
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/01/2010 9:26 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,

Thank you for this update on Migini ! Perugia, Italy certainly is not thinking ! There is no way this man would be allowed to continue his prosecutor position while appealing his case !
CORRUPTION HAS BEEN PROVEN AND AMANDA KNOX WHO IS INNOCENT NEEDS TO BE SET FREE NOW!
The corrupt values and priorities of Perugia, Italy are now out in the open ! Their justice system is not a justice system at all. Migini is guilty and going to work every day as a free man and as if nothing in his judgment were an ethical and illegal question ? I don't think so. Then they try and tell us Americans that Amanda Knox received a fair trial. NO WAY ! They are allowing this guilty man to sit in their legal courts and what do they have to prove his behaviors have changed besides his guilty verdict? Nothing ! They let Migini go free and have power after receiving a true guilty verdict. Amanda Knox was never proven that she committed any crime and they have her in prison ? It's time to kick some Perugia, Italian butts ! The USA needs to do more to consequence Perugia, Italy than boycott them until Amanda is free! Or, This boycott needs to get bigger and more serious? Who has spoken to the long shoreman about not unloading the ships with merchandise and products from Italy?

I am outraged at how Perugia, Italy alleged justice system thinks the rest of the world is buying their bullcrap! Talk about "Abuse of Perception!" The writing is clearly on the wall ! This is a no brainer. Look at Perugia's priorities. Migini, "What goes around, comes around." Free Amanda Knox now! Seattle and Washington State will never ever build a park in the name of the city of Perugia. We will not allow it. Cut the crap on how the relationship between Seattle and it's "Sister City Perugia" should not be publicized with the wrong and evil doing they have done to Amanda ! Cut the crap on whether this should or should not effect or decisions. Whomever says this is a pansy ass wimp!

All the Americans I know and listen to on the news are not convinced or supporting the incarceration of Amanda Knox. I wish I had power, I would strategize and get some effective butt kicking in place for Perugia, Italy. You know, sooner or later the USA and Americans are going to be tired of being patient and****footing around. I am sure you corrupt Perugia, Italians realize what this metaphor means!
You try to convince the world you are the all knowing and all seeing. Perugia, Italy "You are crap!" Big noise, asking for Big Trouble! Free Amanda Knox now ! I AGREE SPECIAL AMERICAN FORCES NEED TO JUMP IN AND GO GET AMANDA KNOX NOW ! I will never recommend any American student study in Perugia, Italy. All you American kids, Come Home Now ! You are not getting the education you need or want there! Your resume's will look like you learned to be corrupt for staying there during all of Amanda Knox's days of being a VICTIM! Where are you American kids planning to brag about your education ? Not in the USA !
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/01/2010 9:35 PM
Has anyone else thought of our government bombing the corrupt Son's Of ****es in Perugia, Italy ?

Initially, my kick butt comments were metaphorical and political asking for democratic numbers.
The more I find out about how Amanda Knox was railroaded and the guilty prosecutor is still free after being found "guilty" of abuse of power and even worse he has not been removed from his job is sickening. What people in their right minds are allowing this man to keep making judgments ?

Who the hell do you Perugia, Italians think you are fooling ? You are way over confident !
Americans need to ask for Special Forces all together ! All Americans need to pressure the Government now and ask Special Forces to Free Amanda Knox Now ! I am an American woman and I am feeling rage from the newest information from Mr. Trump ! I wish I had power Amanda, I would roll over everyone in Perugia and come get you myself. I have a strong personality, yet, it is not enough and it is so frustrating! FREE AMANDA KNOX NOW !
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/04/2010 8:23 PM
Dear Mr. Trump and Team Free Amanda Knox,

I just emailed the US Department of Defense asking them to rescue Amanda Knox. I contacted Military Intelligence. I am asking that everyone follow my lead. I let them know that initially we were respecting the Government's priorities and now since the Italian Prosecutor Mignini has been found guilty of abusing his power on another murder case, is not being incarcerated when there is no DNA on Amanda, why are they teaching Afghan and Iraqi soldiers to protect themselves while ignoring the fact that the corrupt Perugia,Italy government is illegally incarcerating Amanda Knox. I began my email with asking them not to laugh. I know how some military soldiers think. However, I presented the idea, if Amanda were their daughter, sister, cousing, grandaughter, then, what would how would they be motivated differently to help her. I asked them what and when they are going to rescue her ?

Think I have a lot of nerve. I do. AMERICANS STEP FORWARD AND DEMAND RELEASE AND FREEDOM OF AMANDA KNOX. I dare you to contact the Department of Defense as I did and ask for their help ! No sense running around in circles, may as well go straight to the source and make your question crystal clear. The US Department of Defense reads "every single email."

On your mark, get set........get busy advocating the D.O.D. to FREE AMANDA KNOX.
[-] Posted by member11073829 on 02/10/2010 5:53 PM
As much as I would love to see this girl set free...what about all the evidence that says that she had a role in it? Yes the prosecutor is an **** but if there is evidence saying she did it then you can't blame anyone for her for looking guilty.
[-] Posted by member11076240 on 02/12/2010 1:20 AM
Mr Trump,

Unfortunately, as much as I love America, Amanda's guilty and there is a mountain of evidence against her. Much of it was not reported in the American media. I don't know if this was due to the Knox/ Mellas PR campaign's influence (or money); or because journalists know that controversy and nationalism increase ratings and readership. Or if American reporters were content to rely on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th hand information (which often appears to have been the case) rather than reading the court transcripts in their entirety.

No one who has read the legal transcripts can say with any credibility that Knox is innocent. She was buying bleach the morning after the crime, has no alibi, and tried to frame an innocent man. All three are VERY GUILTY and the guilty verdicts will become clear when the Italian court formally releases its arguments and reasoning in March.

Mr Trump, just because she's the 'all american girl' doesn't make her a sweet, innocent disney princess. Amanda Knox is a monster, she's an ice man. She belongs in a jail cell, my only worry is that Trump's billions will get her off. Amanda Knox is SUCH A GOOD LIAR. Cold hearted, evil witch
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/15/2010 3:44 PM
Amanda Knox was in Perugia, Italy 2 weeks when Rafael intervened into her life. This girl is innocent.
At the age of 20, she was seriously on the youngest and most naive end of it.
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/16/2010 3:22 PM
1107829 and 1107240,

It does not matter what the Perugia, Italian "corrupt" government "writes or says" about our American innocent US citizen, Amanda Knox. We know it is libel, slander, and serious "defamation of her good character." The truth is coming sooner or later. The first issue is...how long is the wait ? The second issue is...how long does the Perugia, Italian corrupt legal system believe the Americans will put up with their lies? FREE AMANDA KNOX NOW ! Cut the "shame and blame libel" and provide some constructive problem solving or get off the blog. Yes, this is my American woman opinion and it's a good one.
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/16/2010 6:14 PM
Special Forces, Department of Defense, Senator Marie Cantwell, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and " Other American and Foreign Celebrities" need to do something altruistic for another "American Girl." It's honorable to adopt kids from other countries. It is also honorable not to stand by and watch while American children are falsely imprisoned in foreign countries.

Hollywood "Step Forward."
[-] Posted by member11048339 on 02/17/2010 1:47 PM
i am glad some of you are starting to get militant,it will take some very decisive action to bring amanda home in 2010.i am not american but irish and my heart bleeds for amanda knox,do any of you know what might have happened behind the scenes,are ye completely sure that hillary clinton has done nothing obama has made no representations.the judges summary is due out in the next two weeks either he starts the process of aquittal or an american special forces unit is the only option the people hear like myself should be pressing for
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/17/2010 8:42 PM
11048339 Thank you for your genuine concern and stubborness to help Amanda.

I am Irish, Scottish, English, (mostly) and all American. This is stubborn stacked up four times!
Several more times if you consider I am from the United States.

We will not rest until Amanda is free. Perugia, Italy FREE AMANDA KNOX NOW !
Amanda made some poor choices. Murder is not one of them. Send Amanda back to her beloved Americans in the USA !
[-] Posted by member11080354 on 02/20/2010 7:15 AM
Let's pray for Amanda and her family.
[-] Posted by member11080354 on 02/20/2010 7:23 AM
The prosecutor seems to be corrupt. It's really sad that poor Amanda landed under his thumb.
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 02/26/2010 1:36 AM
On Friday, February 26th, 2010. I have the opportunity to meet a Catholic Bishop. The Pope is in Rome.
Yes, I am mentioning the fact that Italy is falsely imprisoning Amanda Knox. Will it work ? Who knows ?

I do know, I am letting my voice be heard at every opportunity to everyone regardless of status, business, or belief. He will ask me to pray. I will and maybe with him. In addition, I am going to go one step further and request he give the Pope the message to address his corrupt Italian Catholics in the Perugia, Italy justice system and FREE AMANDA KNOX NOW !

I've contacted everyone else. Why not those who stand for God's justice ?
[-] Posted by member11046915 on 03/05/2010 2:15 AM
Dear Mr. Trump,
God Bless You ! You were the first celebrity with power to stand up for Amanda Knox ! Her parents were on the TV news today and stated the "prosecution's story" has been thrown out on Amanda !
Now, the Jury, who is allegedly all judges has written a report over 400 pages long. It is reported to partially state there was no "premeditation or hate" on Amanda's part. No kidding, Amanda is innocent.
Hope is on the horizon ! Amanda's parents have hope she will be coming home soon. Amanda should never have spent one day in jail. As you stated, the prosecutor should trade places and go to jail and Amanda set free. I hope I can be at the airport when she gets off the airplane so I can tell her, "Welcome Home Amanda!" I'd say Amanda has gotten much more education than she expected in Perugia, Italy. FREE AMANDA KNOX NOW ! Immediately ! Americans want our beloved American girl back home in the USA yesterday ! Amanda is innocent.
[-] Posted by member11089378 on 03/11/2010 9:35 AM
Thank you Mr.Trump for coming to the aide of this young girl. You have the courage to endure the negative comments by emailers and the media! For that you should be commended. It is amazing how this corrupt judge, Mignani has gotten so far in his career. In the book, Monster in Florence, he is well described as crazy, irrational and corrupt. You have said exactly what needed to be spoken. Yes, our government should get involved.

I remember when you helped out the Miss America who gained weight, allowing her stay at your resort to lose weight without judgement! I have been a fan of your ever since. Only a kind person at heart does something like that. Clearly you don't need to do things like this to gain attention, only the dumb ignorant population make these types of comments.

Using your celebrity to support her innocence is extremely generous. I't sad there are so many people out there ignorant of the details, only to eager, to jump on the urban myth's of this story. I truly hope you can help them. It's a sad world when the American media uses her guilt to up their ratings. Even sadder when you read some of the comments of the people that buy into the media myths.
[-] Posted by member11089617 on 03/11/2010 5:44 PM
Mr Trump,

I am involved in the Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito cause. I am sure you are aware that the Italian court has released the Reasoning report from the conviction. They have not released an English translation of this report or of the Micheli report that came before it. I saw on your interview with Kathi Goertzen that you might be willing to help the Knox family. It would help tremendously if you could use your contacts to get these two reports translated to English and posted online for everyone to read. This Cause needs to be able to read these reports to fight back about all the misinformation out there.

Thank you for your consideration
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