of course. today's about him...oh wait  

started already   she wants it done and dusted 

here we go 

Judge - the decision on sentencing is mine, and mine alone. #OscarPistorius

#OscarTrial Masipa: this court has considered the nature and seriousness of offences, the particulars of the accused… BB

Judge says she must weigh up the interests of the accused and the interests of society, consider deterrent and punishment. #OscarPistorius

The world has stopped.

#OscarTrial Quiet clunk of crutches as OP's brother Carl belatedly arrives for sentencing.

#oscartrial Judge Masipa quotes from a case and emphasises that sentencing is about achieving balance in fairness and justice.

#PistoriusTrial Sounds like Judge Masipa is explaining before the delivery - just in case of disappointment on either side

Masipa says there might be more than 1 sentence fitting the situation #OscarPistorius MV

Judge reads case law that sentencing is "subjective", sentencing judge has "wide discretion". #OscarPistorius

It looks like a a relatively sizable judgment.

are Carl and Aimee there 

I see them now 

Masipa: I now deal with the evidence in mitigation from defence and prosecution. #Pistorius

Can't wait to hear what she says of Vergeer.

I'm getting a bad feeling 

Oscar Pistorius is sitting bold upright in the dock, his ears slightly pinker than normal but otherwise seemingly impassive.

#OscarTrial Masipa: Hartzenberg offered Pistorius trauma counselling, he was later diagnosed with depression and PTSD. BB

#PistoriusTrial The Judge's precise tone is against a constant hum of fingers typing keyboards as reporters try to hammer out her words

me too - don't think oscar woscar will get jail time 

Masipa: Social worker Maringa advised three years of house arrest, community service of 16 hours a month, therapy programmes.

I'm really struggling with this track pad 

and I hate track pads 

It's possible, as I don't think judgey has been influenced by public opinion.

Masipa: Maringa highlighted accused's achievements as athlete and work in helping the disadvantage and disabled #OscarTrial

Barry Steenkamp scratches his head as Judge Masipa reviews defence witness evidence that highlighted #Pistorius's charity work

OP listening to M'lady 

Judge is rattling through the witnesses and now on to the prosecution side - could #OscarPistorius know his fate within the hour?

#PistoriusTrial Judge mentions Kim Martin's evidence, Reeva's cousin. This is summarising both mitigating and aggravating circumstances

ANC women's league demonstrating outside - do these people consider demonstrating a form of work? 

it's comforting to know all prisoners black or white get the same consideration in sentencing 

I hope Kim's evidence made an impact on judgey.

they have been there since day one 

#OscarTrial Masipa: Martin described the deceased as a happy, loving person. Her family was important to her. BB

Masipa: Martin learned the news over a car radio. The families were "devastated" by the death of the deceased. #Pistorius

Masipa: Martin said Steenkamp's father took a turn for the worse after her death and he suffered a stroke. #Pistorius

and me Yogi 

but if they weren't there they'd be somewhere else demonstrating 

The court is packed - police lining every wall, along with civilian court staff who've come in for the biggest moment in this epic trial.

she's fair ripping through this   I they were right when they said she would be done in an hour 

oh yes....

#OscarTrial Masipa moves on to 'personal circumstances' of accused. Pauses to ask stenographer to move her microphone.

#OscarTrial Masipa: he is currently unemployed and has no income, no properties because he sold them.

“@GiaNicolaides: #OscarPistorius Masipa: 27 years old, double amputee, no employment, no previous convictions.” No shame either  

It's looking that way.

no!

#PistoriusTrial His father Henke is listening to his son's well documented personal journey (born with congenital defect, legs amputated)

Plenty of details now from Judge about #OscarPistorius disability... How much will she read into that?

indeed 

we know he can walk on his stumps easily 

Masipa says #oscar struggled on his stumps. Not in that "pre-evidence" video he didn't.

Neal really loathes OP - he had a lot of contact with him due to being a sports reporter 

He cant walk on his stumps but he can carry his sister on his stumps as seen in the utube video #OscarSentencing

think Zuma's fell out with OP 

http://www.theguardian.com/wor...p;utm_medium=twitter

Badger's evidence criticised.

OOooOOO Vergeer came in for a roasting there by M'lady 

Judge slams Vergeer for using outdated information on prisons. "I found her evidence perfunctory", "slapdash" @eNCAnews #OscarTrial

Masipa says Modise came over as a good witness,he wanted to help the court, she accepts his evidence as true and relaible #OscarPistorius MV

take that you badger skunked eejit you 

Judge says Mrs Vergeer's poor testimony was "disturbing" given her long experience in the field. #OscarPistorius

she's badger/skunk roadkill 

#oscartrial Masipa says that human rights organisations would not hesitate to take Correctional Services to task if there were major issues