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Website: Seattle Times
On the Seattle Times, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9:45 a.m. (PDT) Tuesday, Oct. 4, was titled “Knox leaves Italy to head home.” Its subject was Knox’s flight to Seattle as well as the details around her acquittal.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Female (2) (Associated Press)
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male, brother of the victim
- Female, subject
- Male, secretary-general of the Italy-US Foundation
- Male, prosecutor
- Male, convicted
- Male, lawyer of the convicted
Website: Seattle P-I
On the Seattle P-I,one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9:45 a.m. (PDT) Tuesday, Oct. 4, was titled “Seattle-bound Amanda Knox spotted at airport in Rome.” Its subject was Knox’s flight back to Seattle after being acquitted of murder.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Female
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
None.
Notes/analysis: This post includes a statement from the victim’s family as well as details about Knox’s flight and a possible press conference. It also includes a video and links to other photos and articles.
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