Amanda Knox

Judge Kubota says during the hearing, quote, these guys were convicted 23 years ago, and they're seeking a determination of actual innocence. And in my view, justice delayed at your behest is justice denied. I'm Amanda Knox, and this is Three. Chapter 10, Justice.

When Shannon Kagawa stands in front of the Hawaii Supreme Court, she makes it clear that Ian and Sean Schweitzer are still considered suspects. While she believes the new DNA evidence is enough to justify overturning Ian and Sean's convictions, it doesn't necessarily mean they are innocent for all the reasons she has stated previously.

When Shannon Kagawa stands in front of the Hawaii Supreme Court, she makes it clear that Ian and Sean Schweitzer are still considered suspects. While she believes the new DNA evidence is enough to justify overturning Ian and Sean's convictions, it doesn't necessarily mean they are innocent for all the reasons she has stated previously.

And this is terrifying for Ian and Sean, because even though their convictions have been overturned, until they are proven factually innocent, at any time, they can be charged again. The prosecution claims that is not part of their current game plan, but they haven't exactly earned a reputation for forthrightness and honesty here.

And this is terrifying for Ian and Sean, because even though their convictions have been overturned, until they are proven factually innocent, at any time, they can be charged again. The prosecution claims that is not part of their current game plan, but they haven't exactly earned a reputation for forthrightness and honesty here.

And during this hearing with the Hawaii Supreme Court, the higher judges are a little skeptical.

And during this hearing with the Hawaii Supreme Court, the higher judges are a little skeptical.

At the end of the day, the Hawaii Innocence Project is committed to one thing here, proving once and for all, beyond a reasonable doubt, that their clients Ian and Sean Schweitzer are innocent and that they are compensated accordingly. As for the Hawaii Police Department, well, in our conversation with Chief Moskowitz, he says the one thing they're committed to is justice. Of course.

At the end of the day, the Hawaii Innocence Project is committed to one thing here, proving once and for all, beyond a reasonable doubt, that their clients Ian and Sean Schweitzer are innocent and that they are compensated accordingly. As for the Hawaii Police Department, well, in our conversation with Chief Moskowitz, he says the one thing they're committed to is justice. Of course.

And any argument that there is some witch hunt and cover-up happening is absolutely, categorically false.

And any argument that there is some witch hunt and cover-up happening is absolutely, categorically false.

Now, I want to clarify that it does make sense for law enforcement to keep the details of an ongoing investigation private when there is the possibility that disclosing that information could either spook a suspect into fleeing or hamper their ability to gather further evidence or create a media spectacle that could impact a jury pool. But Albert Laurel Jr.

Now, I want to clarify that it does make sense for law enforcement to keep the details of an ongoing investigation private when there is the possibility that disclosing that information could either spook a suspect into fleeing or hamper their ability to gather further evidence or create a media spectacle that could impact a jury pool. But Albert Laurel Jr.

is now dead, despite every effort the Hawaii PD says they took to prevent that outcome. He can't flee the country or hide underground to avoid an arrest or conviction. So what exactly are they investigating?

is now dead, despite every effort the Hawaii PD says they took to prevent that outcome. He can't flee the country or hide underground to avoid an arrest or conviction. So what exactly are they investigating?

And if they can't provide a convincing answer to that question, it's hard not to wonder if they're just throwing out that line, ongoing investigation, to avoid sharing information that may simply make them look bad. For Ian and Sean and their family, it's hard not to become a bit jaded. The same thing happened with my family. Can you blame them?

And if they can't provide a convincing answer to that question, it's hard not to wonder if they're just throwing out that line, ongoing investigation, to avoid sharing information that may simply make them look bad. For Ian and Sean and their family, it's hard not to become a bit jaded. The same thing happened with my family. Can you blame them?

After the police abused me, they witnessed the prosecution present baseless theories, trot out incentivized informants and junk science, all while the sole and actual killer was already in custody. And while the incompetence of law enforcement can make you frustrated at the system, the signs of corruption and misconduct make you scream in your head.

After the police abused me, they witnessed the prosecution present baseless theories, trot out incentivized informants and junk science, all while the sole and actual killer was already in custody. And while the incompetence of law enforcement can make you frustrated at the system, the signs of corruption and misconduct make you scream in your head.

My own prosecutor was actually on trial for abuse of office in a separate case while he was prosecuting me. And it later emerged that the real killer had been mysteriously released from police custody just five days before he murdered my roommate, leading many to speculate that he was actually a criminal informant. As crazy as that all sounds, it's unfortunately not rare.