Pistorius starts five-year term for killing Reeva Steenkamp

October 21, 2014 | konknaijaboy

PRETORIA (Reuters) – Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius started his five-year jail sentence on Tuesday for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, marking the end of a trial that has gripped South Africa and millions around the world.

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Oscar Pistorius trial: Athlete ‘has no money’, his lawyer says [ - BBC News]

October 17, 2014 | konknaijaboy

The sentencing hearing of Oscar Pistorius has heard that the South African athlete has no money left, as both sides’ final arguments were made.

Defence lawyer Barry Roux said Pistorius was both “broke and broken” after the seven-month trial.

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Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty of ‘Culpable Homicide’

September 12, 2014 | konknaijaboy

Source: THE WIRE

One the second day of a two-day verdict hearing, Oscar Pistorius was officially convicted of the crime of culpable homicide for the shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Thokozile Masipa ruled that the South African … Read More