What happened in the Oscar Pistorius trial?
The start of the trial. Oscar Pistorius denied the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria home in the early hours of 14 February 2013.
What happened on Day 22 of Theorius trial?
Day 22: live coverage as it happened. The cross-examination of Pistorius came to an end and he was re-examined by Roux: Pistorius was asked about a Valentine’s card that Steenkamp had intended to give him on 14 February 2013, the day she died.
Did Oscar Pistorius’ neighbour Cry a high-pitched cry in court?
The court heard from three of Pistorius’ closest neighbours, none of whom were called by the state. The three witnesses all heard a man crying on the night Steenkamp was shot and that it was a “high-pitched cry”.
What do licensing records reveal about Oscar Pistorius?
Licensing examination records reveal that Pistorius knew the country’s gun laws well. He achieved top marks in competency tests, which included a question about whether he could fire at burglars stealing a television from his house. Pistorius wrote: “No. Life is not in danger.”
The trial of Oscar Pistorius for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp and several gun-related charges ( The State vs Oscar Pistorius) [1] [2] in the High Court of South Africa in Pretoria opened on 3 March 2014.
Would Oscar Pistorius be at risk in a South African prison?
Vergeer said she believed that Pistorius would be at risk in a South African prison, as he was “vulnerable” and they were ill-equipped to deal with disabled inmates.
When is Oscar Pistorius’ appeal set to be heard?
^ Pool, FILE: Oscar Pistorius at the High Court in Pretoria during sentencing procedures for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on 13 October 2014 Picture. “Oscar Pistorius’s appeal set for 3 November”. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
Was Oscar Pistorius trial an imaginary black stranger?
“Oscar Pistorius trial: the imaginary black stranger at heart of the defence”. The Guardian. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. ^ Harber, Anton (13 March 2014). “Pistorius trial represents a turning point for the dailies”. Business Day. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014.