Oscar Pistorius’ Judgement – 5 Years for Murdering his Girlfriend

Judge Thokozile Masipa also gave Pistorius a three-year suspended sentence for a firearms charge. The parents of Reeva Steenkamp told the BBC they were happy with the sentence and relieved the case was over. The defence said it expected Pistorius to serve about 10 months in prison. Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide but cleared… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius’ Judgement – 5 Years for Murdering his Girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius Brother Carl Facing Homicide Charge

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The brother of Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is facing a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 road death, compounding problems for the family after the double-amputee runner was charged with premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Lawyer Kenny Oldwage said in a statement that Carl had… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius Brother Carl Facing Homicide Charge

Paralympic Gold Medalist To Be Charged With Murder

South African police on Thursday said they would charge Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius with murder after his girlfriend was shot and killed at his home earlier Thursday morning. The circumstances of the incident are still unclear but police in South Africa said they would oppose bail when the Paralympic gold medalist appears in court Friday.… Continue reading Paralympic Gold Medalist To Be Charged With Murder