Inside Edition for Friday Aug 07, 2026

The man accused of trying to murder a teenager by cutting off his air supply while he was underwater is speaking out. He says the story being reported is all lies, claiming he never touched the tube going to the 18-year-old who was searching for lobsters. He spoke with Ann Mercogliano. Next, Amanda Knox is back in the headlines. The American college student who was famously cleared of murdering her roommate in Italy is now a standup comic — but the family of her late roommate isn't laughing. And more drama in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the mom accused of strangling her three kids to death. Today her doctor took the stand and was asked about Clancy's defense that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. As Alison Hall reports, it's raising awareness of the rare condition that strikes new moms. Finally, Burrito wars! Who knew the popular lunch item would become a lightning rod over the state of the nation's economy. Well, that's exactly what's going on, and even the Vice President is getting in on the battle. Justin Finch explains.