Italy's highest court overturns Amanda Knox murder conviction

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Italy's highest court overturned the murder conviction against Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Friday, bringing closure to a high-profile case that was followed around the world.

Both Knox and Sollecito have maintained their innocence in the death of British student Meredith Kercher.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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