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Knox, 26, was at home in Seattle, U.S. with her family for the guilty verdict.

She told American reporters this evening: 'I am frightened and saddened by this unjust verdict'

She was sentenced to 28 years and six months in prison - but she has vowed never to return to Italy.

Knox has now become 'an international fugitive' - and she will be appealing.

Meredith’s brother Lyle says verdict was 'the best we could have hoped for'

Re-conviction opens the way for a likely legal and diplomatic tug of war between Italy and the US.

The case now goes to the Italian Supreme Court which is expected to uphold the conviction.

Knox's ex-boyfriend Sollecito received a sentence of 25 years but will remain free and must surrender his passport.

Meredith's siblings were present for the verdict in Florence at court

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