Currently on house arrest, he now has to return to court for sentencing, having been found guilty of murder
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-34993002
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the lower court did not correctly apply the rule of dolus eventualis - whether Pistorius knew that a death would be a likely result of his actions.
Reading the ruling reached by a panel of judges, Justice Lorimer Leach said that having armed himself with a high-calibre weapon, Pistorius must have foreseen that whoever was behind the door might die.
Pistorius' lawyer argued that he believed that there was an intruder in the house but the judge said that the identity of the person behind the door was irrelevant.
Good. Justice is served 
After watching the trial and gobsmacked at Masipa's findings, I am more than ever convinced he knew it was her in the toilet, I think if the prosecution had the funds, they could have proven DD. I'm happy that it's now been changed to DE, at least some justice for Reeva and her family.
Ha! Take that Oscar, now you will really need that sick bucket when you realise you can't get away with murder 
finally some sense!
He had it coming. Thank gods for the legal system SA inherited from us in this particular case!
btw, if anyone bumps into Pengs elsewhere tell her I was thinking about her a lot today. 
Xochi posted:btw, if anyone bumps into Pengs elsewhere tell her I was thinking about her a lot today.
will do Xochi, she's one happy camper today 
Sentencing set for April 18th. Pistorious to appeal. It's thought this will drag on for months. It seems that the appeal is a last resort for him and could only succeed if it can be demonstrated that the appeal judges violated his constitutional rights. Out on bail though still under house arrest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-35034292
El Loro posted:Sentencing set for April 18th. Pistorious to appeal. It's thought this will drag on for months. It seems that the appeal is a last resort for him and could only succeed if it can be demonstrated that the appeal judges violated his constitutional rights. Out on bail though still under house arrest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-35034292
until they can find a way to let him off with murder again...
If he does succeed with this appeal and gets off scot free can you imagine any woman ever wanting to date him. . They'd have to wear a kevlar vest and helmet at all times 
This is going to drag on and on.
Breaking news:
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been denied leave to appeal against his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The Constitutional Court has made the ruling, meaning Pistorius will now be sentenced in April.
South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the Constitutional Court found "no prospect of success" in Pistorius' appeal.
The case will now go back to Judge Thokozile Masipa - who cleared the athlete of murder in the original case - for sentencing on 18 April.
Prosecutors are believed to be targeting a sentence of at least 15 years in jail for Pistorius.
velvet donkey posted:...opened at Exodus 20:13.
Bob Marley quote perchance? 
I was so happy about this ruling! 
Finally some possible reasonable justice for Reeve's family.
And love to Pengs as normal. 
Baz posted:Xochi posted:I was so happy about this ruling!
And love to Pengs as normal.
Yes .....and I'll tell her Xochi
Thanks for telling her Baz. Doing ok thanks. Things chug along as my new normal.
Xochi posted:Baz posted:Xochi posted:I was so happy about this ruling!
And love to Pengs as normal.
Yes .....and I'll tell her Xochi
Thanks for telling her Baz. Doing ok thanks. Things chug along as my new normal.
You and me both Xochi
He should get life for a life.
Nope. Not ever. Never think that EC. Go to war and kill someone before you think that. 
Xochi posted:Nope. Not ever. Never think that EC. Go to war and kill someone before you think that.
No. I'm a pacifist.
But in general society we can manage this type of thing. War is different and more complex.
South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
The verdict comes after his initial five-year conviction for manslaughter was changed to murder last December on appeal.
He was taken immediately to jail. Both the prosecution and defence can appeal.
In an hour-long session, Judge Thokozile Masipa said mitigating circumstances, such as rehabilitation and remorse, outweighed aggravating factors for deviating from the prescribed 15-year sentence for murder.
El Loro posted:South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
The verdict comes after his initial five-year conviction for manslaughter was changed to murder last December on appeal.
He was taken immediately to jail. Both the prosecution and defence can appeal.
In an hour-long session, Judge Thokozile Masipa said mitigating circumstances, such as rehabilitation and remorse, outweighed aggravating factors for deviating from the prescribed 15-year sentence for murder.
Remorse? Seemed more like self pity to me...
Roger the Alien posted:El Loro posted:South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
The verdict comes after his initial five-year conviction for manslaughter was changed to murder last December on appeal.
He was taken immediately to jail. Both the prosecution and defence can appeal.
In an hour-long session, Judge Thokozile Masipa said mitigating circumstances, such as rehabilitation and remorse, outweighed aggravating factors for deviating from the prescribed 15-year sentence for murder.
And me Rosie ! But hey , according to the judge he's not violent , so we should be thankful for small mercies , eh !!
It's a travesty IMO .
Lucky b*stard if you ask me.
Baz posted:Roger the Alien posted:El Loro posted:South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
The verdict comes after his initial five-year conviction for manslaughter was changed to murder last December on appeal.
He was taken immediately to jail. Both the prosecution and defence can appeal.
In an hour-long session, Judge Thokozile Masipa said mitigating circumstances, such as rehabilitation and remorse, outweighed aggravating factors for deviating from the prescribed 15-year sentence for murder.
And me Rosie !
It really is Baz
That sentence is too lenient seeing as he only has to serve half before qualifying for parole
Hi possums!
Yep, hospital again. Broke my hip but now home after 4 weeks inside. Will mostly read and save my poison arrow when needed! 
He got away with murder even after this appeal. 6 yrs will end up with 1 year because of previous time in clink. He needs more time in hospital I reckon.
Moonie posted:Hi Xochi
Sorry you fell and damaged yourself
But really pleased you are home again
Take good care of yourself
Hiya Moonie! We must catch up asap so I can tell you my latest. V x
Xochi posted:Hi possums!
Yep, hospital again. Broke my hip but now home after 4 weeks inside. Will mostly read and save my poison arrow when needed!
He got away with murder even after this appeal. 6 yrs will end up with 1 year because of previous time in clink. He needs more time in hospital I reckon.
Will you learn to keep yourself out of those places woman!
Xochi posted:Hi possums!
Yep, hospital again. Broke my hip but now home after 4 weeks inside. Will mostly read and save my poison arrow when needed!
He got away with murder even after this appeal. 6 yrs will end up with 1 year because of previous time in clink. He needs more time in hospital I reckon.
Sorry to hear you've been poorly again But hope you are truly on the mend now As for Pistorious .....there are not enough grrrrrrrrrs available to describe my feelings of the sentence 