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Oscar Pistorius trial live: Athlete 'not guilty of murder' Oscar Pistorius trial live: Athlete could face 15 years in prison – but judge rules he did not murder Reeva Steenkamp
(about 17 hours later)
South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius returned to court today to await his fate over the death of Reeva Steenkamp. These are the main events from Pretoria: Day two of the Oscar Pistorius trial in which the Olympic star will find out whether he will face a 15-jail sentence. Here is a summary of events from yesterday:
Judge Thokozile Masipa has said the 27-year-old double-amputee Paralympian cannot be found guilty of murder. Judge Thokozile Masipa has said he cannot be found guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp.
The athlete could still be found guilty of culpable homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. However, she said Pistorius had been "negligent" over the killing, but adjourned before ruling on the charge of culpable homicide.
Judge Masipa said Pistorius "acted too hastily" when he fired the fatal shots and his conduct was "negligent". The charge of culpable homicide carries a maximum sentence of 15 years.
Pistorius made a "conscious decision" to pick up a gun and knew the difference between right and wrong. The judge said Pistorius made a "conscious decision" to pick up a gun and knew the difference between right and wrong.
She also questioned the reliability of witnesses who say they heard screams and gunshots the night Ms Steenkamp was killed.She also questioned the reliability of witnesses who say they heard screams and gunshots the night Ms Steenkamp was killed.
He still faces three other unrelated charges – two for firing a gun in a public space, and one for illegally possessing ammunition.He still faces three other unrelated charges – two for firing a gun in a public space, and one for illegally possessing ammunition.
The court has been adjourned until 9.30am tomorrow.
 
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Judge Masipa will scrutinise evidence given by 37 witnesses during the case. The verdict on whether Pistorius intentionally killed Ms Steenkamp is expected to take hours, but could run in to days. If there is a conviction, a second trial will begin in which the prosecutors and defence will have the chance to present further witnesses – from family members to psychiatrists – before Judge Masipa decides if and how long Pistorius goes to prison.
If there is a conviction, a second trial will begin with the prosecutors and defence will have the chance to present further witnesses – from family members to psychiatrists – before Judge Masipa decides if and how long Pistorius goes to prison.