
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in Prison for girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp’s Murder
Uncategorized July 6, 2016, Comments OffOscar Pistorius has been sentenced in a fresh hearing to 6 years in prison for “culpable homicide” of his live-in girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
He may be eligible for parole and may not have to serve the full term in prison.
Here’s a live feed from investigative journalist Debora Patta live at the courthouse, who says Reeva’s family thinks the sentence is light, although they have forgiven Oscar.
#Pistorius Judge asks OP to rise
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016
#Pistorius Judge – sentence imposed is six years in jail – nine less than minimum
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016
#Pistorius Reeva's family looks stunned at the fact that OP received only six years in jail for killing her
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016
#Pistorius Legal experts say OP can be paroled for good behaviour after serving a third of the sentence – that is two years
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016
#Pistorius Judge: Thankfully healing has started as both Mr and Mrs Steenkamp have forgiven the accused
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016
#Pistorius Judge: Life of accused will also never be the same – recovery is possible – will depend on accused's attitude towards punishment
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016
#Pistorius Judge says it's a noble gesture by OP to want to work with poor – but that is not purpose of punishment –
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016
#Pistorius Judge: I am of the view that a long term in prison will not serve justice
— Debora Patta (@Debora_Patta) July 6, 2016