Hulu’s upcoming true-crime series on Amanda Knox has reignited global interest in one of the most controversial criminal cases of the 21st century. Knox, an American exchange student in Italy, was accused — and later acquitted — of murdering her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in 2007.

Here are the key facts behind the case that the series is expected to explore:

The Crime (2007): Meredith Kercher, a British student, was found murdered in the apartment she shared with Amanda Knox in Perugia, Italy.
Initial Convictions: Knox and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were convicted in 2009 after a trial widely criticized for flawed forensic evidence and sensational media coverage.
Acquittals and Legal Battles: The convictions were overturned in 2011, reinstated in 2014, and finally overturned again in 2015 by Italy’s highest court, which cited lack of evidence.
Rudy Guede’s Conviction: Another man, Rudy Guede, was convicted for Kercher’s murder and served 13 years in prison.
Ongoing Controversy: Despite her acquittal, Knox remains a polarizing figure, with debates continuing over her treatment by Italian authorities and the press.

The Hulu series will dramatize Knox’s ordeal, from her arrest to years of legal uncertainty, while also examining the role of the media and the justice system in shaping public perception.