article_snippet: With a murder conviction hanging over Knox head, it would have been easy for Knox to hide away.
article_snippet: But instead, Knox has tried to lead a normal life in the US over the past three-and-a-half years.
article_snippet: Surrounded by Knox father, Curt Knox, mother, Edda Mellas and Mr Sutherland, Knox, 27, broke down in tears as Knox addressed the press following Italy's Supreme Court's ruling on Friday night.
article_snippet: Knox (seen addressing the media alongside Knox fiance, Colin Sutherland, left, on Friday after Knox was sensationally cleared of murder) has tried to lead a normal life over the past three-and-a-half years .
article_snippet: Placing Knox hands over Knox chest, Knox said: 'Knox was my friend and Knox deserved so much in this life.
article_snippet: The former inmate added that Knox is 'so grateful to have this life back'.
article_snippet: Left, Knox, who has always maintained The former exchange student innocence in the brutal killing, gives a TV interview in 2014 .
article_snippet: Mostly left alone by the media in Seattle since The former exchange student return from Italy, Knox, who says The former exchange student will never willingly return to the country, completed The former exchange student studies at the University of Washington Washington Last year.
highlights_snippet: Knox broke down in tears as Knox addressed media following court ruling .