amanda knox's roommate. he described his former amanda knox girlfriendamanda, as sweet gum a bit of all, and shining.he defendants denied knowing the african uplifter also convicted of murder and sexual assault of meredithkircher, an exchange student from england. today, and a final plea from the defense lawyer, he repeated that there is no evidence his client had anything to do with the crime. >> of the crowds are so gathering outside the courtroom, all the judge has said it will not be until late p.m. tonight local time before the judge and jury returned the verdict, maybe even longer. but it shows the incredible interest in this case, not just in peru shut, but around the world. nbc news, p rishel. >> still ahead, i will sit down with the star of nbc's crime drama "harry's law" to find out what is in store for the season. a new study shows which industries draw in the most heaviest smokers. >> believe it or not, we're one of the coolest spot across the entire nation now. but warmer weather will be coming. these seven day forecast is coming up. first, a live look from the polar bear watch at the ma