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Images of Reeva Steenkamp’s murder site leaked to media in Pistorius case
Images of the bloody bathroom where Oscar Pistorius shot his model girlfriend in February have been leaked to Sky News, just days before the South African paralympian sprinter appears in court charged with the murder. The pictures, shown on the British news channel, show a bathroom, with blood on the…
South African sprinter’s brother acquitted of homicide charges in reckless driving incident
The older brother of South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was acquitted of charges of culpable homicide and reckless driving Tuesday over a deadly road crash five years ago. Carl Pistorius, 28, walked free from Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court, south of Johannesburg. The prosecution said it was hard to prove that…
Why Does Oscar Pistorius Have So Many Female Defenders?
Because the world is stranger and more fucked up than you could ever guess, it turns out that Oscar Pistorius—who shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp (and no, I’m not saying “allegedly”, anti-feminist wankers, because there is no doubt that he pulled the trigger)—has a bunch of female fans who patrol…
‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius blasts father for ‘racist’ gun comments
JOHANNESBURG — The family of murder suspect Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday rejected his father’s claim that white South Africans need to own guns because the ANC government does not protect them. Henke Pistorius had claimed his family’s 55 guns were for hunting and for protection amid high crime levels that…
Pistorius family distances itself from father’s gun comments
The family of star sprinter Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, on Tuesday rejected his father’s assertion that South Africa’s high crime rates necessitated gun ownership. The family was “deeply concerned” about the comments Henke Pistorius made to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the family’s publicist said…
Pistorius to report to police for first time since posting bail
Oscar Pistorius, South Africa’s sporting hero who has been charged with murder over the killing of his girlfriend, on Monday is due to report to a Pretoria police station for the first time as part of his bail terms. Pistorius is due to report to the Brooklyn police station in…
After bail, what’s next for Pistorius?
South Africa’s “Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius was freed on stringent bail terms Friday to await trial for killing his model girlfriend, a victory in the first of many legal battles that lie ahead for the sprinter. The 26-year-old paralympic star now faces a gruelling legal marathon that could last years,…
Paralympic icon Pistorius granted bail by South African magistrate
PRETORIA – Paralympic icon Oscar Pistorius was granted bail by a South African magistrate on Friday, pending a high-profile trial for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pretoria magistrate Desmond Nair ruled Pistorius was not a flight risk and does not pose a danger to society after an emotionally charged four-day…
Pistorius bail hearing enters final day
“Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius, facing trial for having shot dead his girlfriend, hopes to secure bail Friday as prosecutors struggled to regain lost ground after the replacement of the lead officer in the investigation. South Africa’s police commissioner Riah Phiyega announced that lead officer Hilton Botha was being replaced after…
Nike suspends contract with Oscar Pistorius
US sportswear giant Nike has suspended its contract with South African Paralympics star Oscar Pistorius, the company’s UK and Ireland spokesman said Thursday. “Nike has suspended its contract with Oscar Pistorius,” the spokesman told AFP. “We believe Oscar Pistorius should be afforded due process and we will continue to monitor…
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