she says if found guilty she'll become a fugitive. we're outside the courthouse in florence, italy. tell us more. >> reporter: hi, carol. well, six jurors and two judges have been deliberating this case for almost nine hours now. the courtroom in the courthouse just behind me absolutely packed full of journalists, spectators and attorneys waiting for some sort of decision. we're now told to expect something in the 2:00 p.m. eastern hour, but that is still to be confirmed by the court clerk. important to remember that under italian law neither amanda knox nor her ex-boyfriend are required to be present throughout these proceedings or present indeed for this verdict. amanda knox remains at her mother's home, we understand in seattle. rafaeli appeared today later in court telling cnn he's