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Oscar Pistorius is 'broken and should be in hospital' – sentencing hearing live Oscar Pistorius is 'broken and should be in hospital' – sentencing hearing live
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Nel asks Scholtz if he ever discussed with Pistorius why he fired the shots through the toilet cubicle door. He did not.
Why, Nel asks. Scholtz said in his view it no longer mattered what Pistorius thought about it, but what the court had ruled.
But, Nel says, you deal with his remorse. Isn’t it key that he accepts what he did?
Scholtz says Pistorius does accept that he took Reeva Steenkamp’s life.
Nel says there is a difference between accepting “I took her life” and “I murdered her”. It could be remorse for himself, he adds.
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Asked about TV interview, psychologist calls it "different circumstances" from trial. Nel: yes, because he can't be cross-examined.
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Court resumes
(The live stream at the top of the blog doesn’t seem to have noticed this, apologies.)
Defence witness Dr Jonathan Scholtz is now being questioned by Gerrie Nel, for the state.
Scholtz told the court that Pistorius is not in a fit state to testify, but Nel wonders how he was able to do an interview with international media. (Pistorius has been interviewed for Britain’s ITV, for a programme to be shown after this hearing.) Scholtz says he did not know about the interview, and learned about it only yesterday.
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During the break, it appears Pistorius approached the mother of Reeva Steenkamp but was rebuffed:
As he leaves court,a weeping Pistorius goes over to speak to June Steenkamp.He seems to get short shrift and stumbles away,his face crumpled
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Oscar Pistorius has not spoken in court, and we don’t expect him to be called to testify.
The defence said it would present two witnesses: Dr Jonathan Scholtz, who has said so far this morning that a further period of imprisonment would be “detrimental” to Pistorius; and a second witness who will apparently talk about Pistorius’ charity work.
Here’s Pistorius arriving at the court this morning.
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Scholtz reiterates his earlier assertion that Pistorius ought to be under medical supervision:
If he was my patient in private practice, I would admit him to hospital.
The court now takes a short adjournment.
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Scholtz is asked by Roux to turn to a theme aired during the original trial: the notion of “two Oscars”. The first Oscar being the athlete, tall on his prostheses, confident; the second the man on his stumps, anxious and vulnerable.
There’s more on that from the original trial here:
Related: Pistorius murder trial hears of 'two Oscars'
Scholtz says there is – almost – now a third Oscar, one who has given up, whose spirit is broken and does not have hope for the future.
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Scholtz says he has concluded that Pistorius should not be returned to prison:
Further imprisonment would have a detrimental effect on him.
[It] would not be psychologically or socially constructive.
Mr Pistorius would be better served … if he gave back in a positive and constructive way, using his skills.
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For the first five weeks in prison, Pistorius had no chair to sit on while showering and contracted an infection in his stumps, Scholtz says.For the first five weeks in prison, Pistorius had no chair to sit on while showering and contracted an infection in his stumps, Scholtz says.
He overheard the rape of a fellow inmate who later hanged himself.He overheard the rape of a fellow inmate who later hanged himself.
Pistorius was held separately from other prisoners for his safety, but the isolation had a negative effect on him, like “an animal in a cage”. It was effectively solitary confinement, Scholtz says.Pistorius was held separately from other prisoners for his safety, but the isolation had a negative effect on him, like “an animal in a cage”. It was effectively solitary confinement, Scholtz says.
There were several “humiliating and hurtful” experiences inside prison, he tells the court.There were several “humiliating and hurtful” experiences inside prison, he tells the court.
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Scholtz says Pistorius has displayed “true remorse” and contributed financially to Reeva Steenkamp’s family for several months “without expecting the money back”.Scholtz says Pistorius has displayed “true remorse” and contributed financially to Reeva Steenkamp’s family for several months “without expecting the money back”.
Scholtz says the Steenkamp family has forgiven him.Scholtz says the Steenkamp family has forgiven him.
He has complied with all conditions of his house arrest.He has complied with all conditions of his house arrest.
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Pistorius is 'broken' and should be in hospital: defence witnessPistorius is 'broken' and should be in hospital: defence witness
Scholtz says it is “good practice” to consider the offender’s personality as well as the facts of the case.Scholtz says it is “good practice” to consider the offender’s personality as well as the facts of the case.
His conclusion for the court is that the following points could be taken into account:His conclusion for the court is that the following points could be taken into account:
In layman’s terms, one would describe him as ‘broken’.In layman’s terms, one would describe him as ‘broken’.
In my opinion his current condition requires hospitalisationIn my opinion his current condition requires hospitalisation
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Pistorius has plans for a life outside prison, Scholtz tells the court:Pistorius has plans for a life outside prison, Scholtz tells the court:
#OscarPistorius Scholtz: he would like to take up a job offer from Twin City Developments (<— his uncle Arnold’s company.) BB#OscarPistorius Scholtz: he would like to take up a job offer from Twin City Developments (<— his uncle Arnold’s company.) BB
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Pistorius has sold all his firearms and never wants to touch one again, Scholtz says.Pistorius has sold all his firearms and never wants to touch one again, Scholtz says.
He adds that Pistorius told him it was wrong to take a human life, and only god could do that.He adds that Pistorius told him it was wrong to take a human life, and only god could do that.
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Defence witness says Pistorius has 'low risk' of future offendingDefence witness says Pistorius has 'low risk' of future offending
Scholtz concludes that Pistorius is not a future danger:Scholtz concludes that Pistorius is not a future danger:
The risk for future violence was low.The risk for future violence was low.
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Scholtz stresses that #OscarPistorius cannot be defined as a psychopath. He scored 3 on test where anything over 12 raises concern.Scholtz stresses that #OscarPistorius cannot be defined as a psychopath. He scored 3 on test where anything over 12 raises concern.
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Scholtz reads out a comparison of Pistorius’ test results from his 2014 assessments and his most recent ones. For most, his condition has worsened, he says.
His agoraphobia has increased, he says, in line with Pistorius’ “general feelings of vulnerability”.
He has “social phobia” – an “extreme self-consciousness and anxiety about being ridiculed and embarrassed”. This underlying tendency has worsened as a result of his arrest and trial, the doctor concludes.
Pistorius’ depression has worsened since 2014 “because he was unable properly to mourn the deceased”, Scholtz says. He also cites attacks on social media as a contributory factor to the depression.
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According to Scholtz’s assessments, Pistorius rates high for paranoia and depression but low for psychopathic behaviour.
Mr Pistorius suffers from serious symptoms of depression … Mr Pistorius does not have the personality characteristics usually associated with antisocial personality disorder or psychopathy.
[He has] a distrustful disposition, which explains his paranoia as he feels he is always being watched by the media.
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The sound of gunfire is now unbearable for Pistorius, the doctor says, even on television.
#OscarPistorius Scholtz says Oscar never wants to hold a firearm again, has sold all his firearms.
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Scholtz says Pistorius’ relationship with Reeva Steenkamp was only the second romantic relationship in which he felt “real companionship”:
He often was approached by beautiful girls like models, but never reacted to their offers.
Scholtz says Pistorius takes solace in the knowledge that Steenkamp is now in god’s hands.
He was “genuine in his affection for the deceased … there were no signs of abuse or coercion”.
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Scholtz turns to the murder of Reeva Steenkamp:
All of this changed when the incident took place in 2013 … his fall from grace was enormous.
Although he received support from many quarters, he was vilified by many.
He dealt with the trial … as best he could, but was unable to properly mourn the deceased.
Pistorius was not allowed to attend Steenkamp’s funeral, Scholtz says:
He was severely traumatised by the events.
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Scholtz says Pistorius’ mother installed in him the idea that “god had a special plan for him” and encouraged him not to think of himself as disabled.
There were no behavioural problems throughout his time at school.
His life became “very structured and pre-determined” when he moved into professional athletics.
The doctor goes on to mention Pistorius’ appearance in a Time list of 100 influential people and an honorary degree from Strathclyde University.
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Scholtz talks about Pistorius’ family background, including his mother’s preoccupation with fear of crime and her death when he was 15.
He is estranged from his father but has a close relationship with his uncle.
His sister Aimee Pistorius recently left South Africa, Scholtz says, because of the stress of the court case. This was a “big loss” for Oscar Pistorius, the doctor says.
#OscarPistorius Scholtz now going over OP's daily life - says he calls his aunt Mom.MV
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Pistorius 'not fit to testify'
Scholtz says in his view:
I don’t think he is able to be a witness in this trial: his condition is severe.
In his assessments, he found:
His mood was anxious and depressed … He tended to derail and become tangential at times.
Pistorius was preoccupied with the upcoming sentencing and his guilt, Scholtz says, displaying symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorder.
He is taking medication for depression, anxiety and insomnia.
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Pistorius has attended several courses, Scholtz says, including sessions on anger manegement and restorative justice.
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Scholtz runs through the list of people he spoke to for his current assessment, including Pistorius himself and family members, as well as his correctional services officer and a private psychologist.
He says he requested an interview with the parents of Reeva Steenkamp, but this was declined.