Oscar Pistorius

Stories related to former South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius murder acquittal can be appealed, judge rules

State prosecutor says judgement of negligent killing ‘shockingly inappropriate’

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 11:47

Prosecution seeks longer sentence for Oscar Pistorius

Prosecutor argues decision to acquit athlete of murder was ‘shockingly inappropriate’

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 13:06

South African prosecutors appeal Pistorius verdict and sentence

Athlete received five-year jail sentence last month for the killing of his girlfriend

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 10:21

South Africa captain Meyiwa shot dead protecting girlfriend

Colleagues pay emotional tribute to 27-year-old goalkeeper

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 22:51

Prosecution to appeal against Pistorius conviction and sentence

South African athlete received five year sentence after culpable homicide conviction

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 20:54

Prosecutors must decide on appeal to Pistorius sentence within two weeks

South African paralympian could be moved to house arrest after serving 10 months

By Bill CorcoranWed Oct 22 2014 - 11:47

Oscar Pistorius ‘to be banned from Rio Games’ even if he is out of prison

IPC rules state athlete must see out five-year jail term before competing again

By Owen GibsonTue Oct 21 2014 - 23:00

Oscar Pistorius may serve less than a year of 5-year term

Athlete guilty of killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 14:00

Pistorius sentence ‘worryingly short’ says domestic violence charity

Short sentencing ‘violates a woman’s right to justice’ says charity

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 12:22

Pistorius faces term in hospital wing if sentenced to prison

Pretoria prison home to death-squad leader and known for gang culture

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 20:13

Live feed: Oscar Pistorius sentencing hearing

Prosecution calling for prison sentence for South African athlete who killed girlfriend

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 09:56

Steenkamp parents will not pursue Pistorius civil claim

Couple refuse payment from Oscar Pistorius, considering it ‘blood money’

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 09:41

Prison sentence ‘would break’ Oscar Pistorius

Social worker says double amputee would be under particular duress because of his disability

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 14:08

Three-year house arrest term urged for Pistorius

Social worker’s suggestion ‘shockingly inappropriate’, says state prosecutor

By David SmithTue Oct 14 2014 - 01:00

Oscar Pistorius a ‘broken man’, sentencing hearing told

Judge is likely to hear arguments from the prosecution and defence before making her ruling

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 18:47

Pistorius in court to discover if he will be imprisoned

Culpable homicide can be punished with up to 15 years in jail or suspended sentence

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 01:00

Dropping of Pistorius murder charge shocks legal experts and public alike

Acquittal on lesser charge could leave court’s decision open to appeal

By Bill CorcoranSat Sept 13 2014 - 10:11

Pistorius released on bail after verdict of culpable homicide

Paralympian faces up to 15 years in prison when sentenced in October

By Bill CorcoranSat Sept 13 2014 - 01:00

Parents of Reeva Steenkamp ‘shocked’ at Oscar Pistorius verdict

Bail extended after South African athlete found guilty of girlfriend’s manslaughter

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 21:19

‘Cases reflect class justice; if you are poor and black the system is biased against you’

SA has progressive legal system on paper, but in practice ‘there are a lot of abuses’

By Bill CorcoranFri Sept 12 2014 - 01:00

Court clears Pistorius of all murder charges

Judge says evidence against athlete was ‘purely circumstantial’

By Bill CorcoranFri Sept 12 2014 - 01:00

Oscar Pistorius case: Athlete cleared of all murder charges

Verdict on culpable homocide still to come as judge says accused was ‘negligent’ in shooting Steenkamp

Thu Sept 11 2014 - 14:11

Judging South Africa’s progress

On Thursday a black African woman – Judge Thokozile Masipa, a tough former social worker and journalist – will decide the outcome of the Oscar Pistorius trial. It shows how much the country’s legal system has changed

By Melanie VerwoerdSat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00

Irish sporting mishaps and a brothel in Riga

As usual, Ireland boycotted the great summer of world sport

By Sean HughesTue Aug 26 2014 - 01:00

Pistorius defence ‘devoid of any truth’, Nel says

Video: Watch prosecutor Gerrie Nel making his closing statements in court

Thu Aug 07 2014 - 16:39

Noah’s arc: from Apartheid to biting jokes about race

Having grown up in South Africa with a black mother and white father, comedian Trevor Noah has a wide perspective on life

By Brian BoydThu Jul 24 2014 - 01:00

Pistorius in weekend nightclub row over murder trial

Athlete in Johannesburg venue on Saturday night when he got into argument with a man

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 21:32

Oscar Pistorius breaks Twitter silence with prayer and psalm

Athlete quotes from book about Auschwitz and posts photos with disabled children

By Genevieve CarberyMon Jul 14 2014 - 14:08

Defence team in Pistorius trial closes its case

Olympic athlete faces 25 years to life if convicted of premeditated murder of Reeva Steenkamp

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 15:47

Pistorius trial: Final defence witness completes testimony

Physician says athlete, who shot Reeva Steenkamp, had anxious nature linked to disability

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 15:38

Leaked Pistorius video of killing re-enactment aired in Australia

Family condemns ‘staggering breach of trust’ after secret footage is broadcast

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 08:44

Oscar Pistorius trial hears of athlete’s ‘stress and anxiety’

Professor says sprinter is a paradox who is ‘supremely able’ and ‘significantly disabled’

Thu Jul 03 2014 - 13:37

Pistorius is ‘severely traumatised’ after killing Reeva Steenkamp

Report compiled by three psychiatrists

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 14:42

Pistorius trial focuses on screams heard by neighbours

Acoustics expert called by defence to give evidence about night Steenkamp was killed

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 10:40

Oscar Pistorius ‘not mentally ill’ when he killed Reeva Steenkamp

Experts conclude Pistorius was ‘capable of appreciating the wrongfulness of his act’

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 11:26

Pistorius sent for 30 days of psychiatric tests

Tests aim to assess whether Olympic star was criminally responsible on night girlfriend shot

Tue May 20 2014 - 10:00

South African court orders Pistorius to undergo mental evaluation

Assessment could determine if he lacked criminal capacity when he shot girlfriend

Thu May 15 2014 - 00:41

Oscar Pistorius to undergo a 30-day psychiatric evaluation

Prosecutor argues he wants to prevent athlete from later appealing on basis of mental condition

Wed May 14 2014 - 10:07

Oscar Pistorious could be sent for a 30 day psychiatric evaluation

Judge will rule tomorrow on the request for a professional evaluation of Pistorius’s mental health

Tue May 13 2014 - 13:18

Trial told Oscar Pistorius has an ‘anxiety disorder’

Defence lawyer Barry Roux says he expects to conclude his case this week

Mon May 12 2014 - 15:19

Ballistics expert contradicts police in Pistorius case

Former police officer testifies that he did not believe Steenkamp’s hand was over her head

Fri May 09 2014 - 20:45

Pistorius heartbroken over shooting, says social worker

Athlete accused of using his emotions to deflect tough questioning in court

Fri May 09 2014 - 12:33

Pistorius ‘heartbroken’, social worker tells court

Probation officer decides to testify to contradict view accused was feigning grief

Thu May 08 2014 - 17:36

Witness re-enacts screams she said she heard from Pistorius home

Witness recalls ‘very loud’ cries from ‘very high-pitched voice’

By Alan CowellWed May 07 2014 - 01:00

Pistorius trial resumes with estate manager on stand

Defence is seeking to challenge prosecution claim athlete deliberately killed girlfriend

Mon May 05 2014 - 10:42

Complaints upheld over Paddy Power Pistorius ad

Bookmaker said about 10 individuals had driven an agenda to generate complaints against advert

By Pamela DuncanTue Apr 22 2014 - 17:40

Forensic expert questioned in Oscar Pistorius trial

Prosecutor questions defence expert Roger Dixon’s analysis of shooting

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 12:17

Oscar Pistorius trial lawyers try to reassert ‘mistake’ defence

Judge in Reeva Steencamp murder case agrees to adjourn for two weeks

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 15:22

Pistorius accused of ‘tailoring’ his story about killing

Chief prosecutor accuses the double-amputee runner of ‘concocting’ his account to fit the evidence

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 15:42

Pistorius flounders under cross-examination

Prosecutor zeroes in on critical moments in shooting of Reeva Steenkamp

Sat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00

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