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| The brother of Oscar Pistorius pleaded not guilty to a charge of culpable homicide or negligent killing on Wednesdayfor the death of a female motorcyclist in a road accident in 2008. | The brother of Oscar Pistorius pleaded not guilty to a charge of culpable homicide or negligent killing on Wednesdayfor the death of a female motorcyclist in a road accident in 2008. |
| Carl Pistorius, the Paralympian's older sibling, also pleaded not guilty to two charges of driving in a reckless and inconsiderate manner. He was accompanied by his younger sister, Aimee, and other relatives and friends for the first day of his trial at a court in Vanderbijlpark, a city south of Johannesburg. | Carl Pistorius, the Paralympian's older sibling, also pleaded not guilty to two charges of driving in a reckless and inconsiderate manner. He was accompanied by his younger sister, Aimee, and other relatives and friends for the first day of his trial at a court in Vanderbijlpark, a city south of Johannesburg. |
| Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February, a charge he denies, was not present and has not been seen in public since he was granted bail at Pretoria magistrates court on 22 February. His lawyers plan to challenge his bail restrictions on Thursday. | Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February, a charge he denies, was not present and has not been seen in public since he was granted bail at Pretoria magistrates court on 22 February. His lawyers plan to challenge his bail restrictions on Thursday. |
| Carl's trial was adjourned until next week to give lawyer Kenneth Oldwadge, also part of Oscar's defence team, time to help prepare Oscar's bail appeal at the high court in Pretoria. | Carl's trial was adjourned until next week to give lawyer Kenneth Oldwadge, also part of Oscar's defence team, time to help prepare Oscar's bail appeal at the high court in Pretoria. |
| Prosecutors say Carl Pistorius was driving an SUV in March 2008 when he collided with a female motorcyclist in Vanderbijlpark. The 36-year-old woman, initially named as Marietjie Barnard by prosecutors but referred to as Maria Barnard in court on Wednesday, died in a hospital six days later. | Prosecutors say Carl Pistorius was driving an SUV in March 2008 when he collided with a female motorcyclist in Vanderbijlpark. The 36-year-old woman, initially named as Marietjie Barnard by prosecutors but referred to as Maria Barnard in court on Wednesday, died in a hospital six days later. |
| Although the case against Carl was initially removed from the court docket, it was reinstated because forensic evidence and reports from the accident scene became available, the prosecution said. | Although the case against Carl was initially removed from the court docket, it was reinstated because forensic evidence and reports from the accident scene became available, the prosecution said. |
| The Pistorius family said last month that Carl deeply regretted the incident but insisted he had not been drinking and it was a "tragic accident". | The Pistorius family said last month that Carl deeply regretted the incident but insisted he had not been drinking and it was a "tragic accident". |
| In court, defense lawyer Oldwadge said the heart of Carl Pistorius's defense would be their assertion that Barnard, a member of a local motorcycling club, was intoxicated at the time of the accident and had been drinking that day. Oldwadge argued that she was the one driving recklessly when he cross-examined the state's first witness. | In court, defense lawyer Oldwadge said the heart of Carl Pistorius's defense would be their assertion that Barnard, a member of a local motorcycling club, was intoxicated at the time of the accident and had been drinking that day. Oldwadge argued that she was the one driving recklessly when he cross-examined the state's first witness. |
| Initial proceedings in Carl Pistorius' trial had focused on a request by South Africa's national broadcaster, SABC, to show the trial proceedings live on national television or record them for later use. | Initial proceedings in Carl Pistorius' trial had focused on a request by South Africa's national broadcaster, SABC, to show the trial proceedings live on national television or record them for later use. |
| Magistrate Du Plessis said reporters could attend the trial but turned down the SABC request, saying he wanted to guard against the "emotional hype" and that any public interest in the trial stemmed only from the intense interest in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius. | Magistrate Du Plessis said reporters could attend the trial but turned down the SABC request, saying he wanted to guard against the "emotional hype" and that any public interest in the trial stemmed only from the intense interest in the murder case against Oscar Pistorius. |
| In opposing the application to have the court proceedings broadcast, Oldwadge said the legal team for Oscar Pistorius had been "overwhelmed by the media" during his bail hearing and that similar press scrutiny would make it difficult to work in court during the older brother's case. | In opposing the application to have the court proceedings broadcast, Oldwadge said the legal team for Oscar Pistorius had been "overwhelmed by the media" during his bail hearing and that similar press scrutiny would make it difficult to work in court during the older brother's case. |
| Oldwadge cited a comment by the chief magistrate in Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing that the media treated the Olympic sprinter and multiple Paralympic champion like some kind of unusual "species" instead of a human being. | Oldwadge cited a comment by the chief magistrate in Oscar Pistorius' bail hearing that the media treated the Olympic sprinter and multiple Paralympic champion like some kind of unusual "species" instead of a human being. |
| Oscar's legal team filed an appeal against some of his bail conditions on March 7, objecting to him being not allowed to travel outside of South Africa even though a magistrate said he was not a flight risk when granting him 1 million rand ($108,000) bail. | Oscar's legal team filed an appeal against some of his bail conditions on March 7, objecting to him being not allowed to travel outside of South Africa even though a magistrate said he was not a flight risk when granting him 1 million rand ($108,000) bail. |
| They are also challenging an alcohol ban and a ruling that Pistorius cannot speak with residents at the gated estate where he shot Steenkamp dead in the early hours of Valentine's Day, among other conditions. | They are also challenging an alcohol ban and a ruling that Pistorius cannot speak with residents at the gated estate where he shot Steenkamp dead in the early hours of Valentine's Day, among other conditions. |
| The athlete denies murdering Steenkamp and says he shot her by mistake, fearing an intruder was in his home. Prosecutors say he killed her intentionally following an argument. | The athlete denies murdering Steenkamp and says he shot her by mistake, fearing an intruder was in his home. Prosecutors say he killed her intentionally following an argument. |
| Oscar Pistorius must appear in court again on 4 June. His brother must return to the Vanderbijlpark court next Wednesday. | Oscar Pistorius must appear in court again on 4 June. His brother must return to the Vanderbijlpark court next Wednesday. |
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