Reeva Steenkamp’s family may finally feel they’ve received justice after a South African appeals court convicted Oscar Pistorius of murder on Thursday.
Sports: Oscar Pistorius aka “Blade Runner” Will Be Released From Prison After Serving 1 Year For Killing GF
Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on Tuesday and moved to house arrest, just one year after he was convicted of shooting and killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Sports: Oscar Pistorius to Be Released on Probation After Serving 10 Months For Killing His Girlfriend
A parole board is set to recommend that the disgraced athlete Oscar Pistorius, convicted in the killing of his girlfriend, be released from prison in August, South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services told CNN on Monday.
Sports: See How Oscar Pistorius’ First Day In Jail Went!
While Pistorius might be eligible to serve the remainder of his sentence at home after spending 10 months in prison, he has a LONG way to go. Oscar seemed very tense and confused during his first day in jail (wouldn’t anyone though!), which he spent with his eight disabled cellmates. He is being held in a single cell in a separate wing of the hospital section…Hit the jump for more details!
Sports: Fair or Foul? Oscar Pistorius Sentenced To 5 Years For the Death of Girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp
From the Olympics to prison, Oscar Pistorius known as the “blade runner” captured the hearts of people around the world as the double amputee won gold and silver medals. The love then turned to disdain as he was accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and past domestic disputes came to light. In this particular case Pistorius insisted that he mistook her for an intruder when he shot her through a toilet door on Valentine’s Day 2013 and it appears Judge Thokozile Masipa believed him.
Sports: Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty Of Culpable Homicide! Now Facing How Many Years In Prison?
South African Olympic star Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of murder earlier this week in the death of his girlfriend, but he did not get away scott free. Pistorius was found guilty of “culpable homicide” which is the equivalent to manslaughter or negligent homicide here in the U.S. The Judge thought he was more than responsible for her death even though she does not believe he did it on purpose. He is now facing up to 15 years in prison, but he may also avoid jail time all together. Hit the jump.
