Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Reeva Steenkamp Murder
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By Jessica RoyOscar Pistorius Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Death of Reeva Steenkamp [Updated]
A day after he was acquitted of murder.
By Katie ZavadskiJudge Finds Oscar Pistorius Not Guilty of Murder
But the Olympic athlete still faces other charges.
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The ongoing South African trial of an Olympic athlete continues.
By Joe CoscarelliOscar Pistorius Delivers Emotional Testimony at His Murder Trial
"I was simply trying to protect Reeva," he said.
By Joe CoscarelliOscar Pistorius Will Sell His House to Cover Legal Fees
According to his lawyer, the Olympian "cannot contemplate ever returning to live there again."
By Caroline BankoffOscar Pistorius Vomits During Autopsy Testimony
A judge blocked the broadcast of the graphic evidence.
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By Amanda Dobbins and Margaret LyonsOscar Pistorius Might Want to Get Running Again Soon
The Olympian is making sure practice is allowed while out on bail.
By Joe CoscarelliOscar Pistorius’s Brother Also Facing Homicide Trial
He killed a motorcyclist in a 2008 traffic accident.
By Andre TartarOscar Pistorius Granted Bail Ahead of Murder Trial
The Olympian will be released ahead of his trial for premeditated murder.
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