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| Oscar Pistorius trial live: Judge rules athlete did not murder Reeva Steenkamp | |
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| Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of firing a gun in a restaurant but acquitted of another charge of shooting through a car's sunroof. After being cleared of murdering Reeva Steenkamp, the Olympic star will later find out whether he will face a possible 15-jail sentence for a lesser charge of culpable homicide. Here is a summary of events from yesterday: | |
| Judge Thokozile Masipa has said he cannot be found guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp. | Judge Thokozile Masipa has said he cannot be found guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp. |
| However, she said Pistorius had been "negligent" over the killing, but adjourned before ruling on the charge of culpable homicide. | However, she said Pistorius had been "negligent" over the killing, but adjourned before ruling on the charge of culpable homicide. |
| The charge of culpable homicide carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. | The charge of culpable homicide carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. |
| The judge said 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. |
| Pistorius has already admitted to being in possession of ammunition for an unlicensed firearm. | |
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| 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 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. |