White knuckled ending looms near in appeal trial of convicted killer AMANDA KNOX.
In a Perugia, Italy courtroom prosecutors made their closing arguments with a verdict expected to be handed down soon.
Knox, 24, looked nervous during the the hearing which will determine if the American exchange student will go free.
RadarOnline.com reported Knox, from Seattle, WA., is appealing her conviction of sexually assaulting and murdering her one-time roommate, British student Meredith Kercher, with the aid of two other men on the night of November 1, 2007
In December 2009, Knox was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
Prosecutors — who were humiliated earlier this month when the credibility of DNA evidence investigators originally collected was brought to task by two forensic experts — are demanding Knox’s 26-year sentence be extended.
Appearing on Italian television, the murder vic’s mom Arline Kurcher complained her daughter’s memory has been lost in the legal process –she wants justice.
Knox's family flew in for the verdict from Seattle, Washington.
Her father Curt said he “hasn’t really thought of the possibilities” if a guilty verdict is upheld.
Unlike in legal system in America, in Italy prosecutors can appeal an appeals verdict, and put Knox on trial – all over again.
If they choose not to appeal, and the 2009 verdict is overturned, Knox could be free in a month.
A verdict from the appeal hearing is expected after concluding arguments from both prosecution and defense consuls.
