NEW : A family spokesman says Times of London 's parents are focused on her appeal . Edda Mellas and Curt Knox said their daughter told them she was physically and verbally abused . The claims were made in a July 4 Sunday Knox interview . A hearing is set for July 4 .
NEW : A family spokesman says Knox 's parents are focused on her appeal . Curt Knox and Edda Mellas said their daughter told them she was physically and verbally abused . The claims were made in a 2009 Sunday Times of London interview . A hearing is set for July 4 .