The Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been
found guilty of culpable homicide for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp.
found guilty of culpable homicide for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp.
The guilty verdict on the manslaughter charge, a day after
the judge Thokozile Masipa cleared him of murder, means Pistorius could receive
anything from 15 years in prison to a suspended sentence, which would
potentially allow the double amputee a chance to resurrect his sporting career.
the judge Thokozile Masipa cleared him of murder, means Pistorius could receive
anything from 15 years in prison to a suspended sentence, which would
potentially allow the double amputee a chance to resurrect his sporting career.
The charge of culpable homicide carries a minimum sentence
of a fine, or up to 10 years in prison, according to the discretion of the
judge.
of a fine, or up to 10 years in prison, according to the discretion of the
judge.
He has been granted extended bail, and will be sentenced October
13.
13.
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