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Oscar Pistorius trial live: Judge rules athlete did not murder Reeva Steenkamp Oscar Pistorius verdict live: Judge rules athlete guilty of culpable homicide
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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: Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead on Valentine's Day 2013. The Olympic star faces up to 15 years in prison for the offence and five more for shooting a gun in a restaurant. He was acquitted of two other firearm offences. Here is a summary of events:
Judge Thokozile Masipa has said he cannot be found guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Thokozile Masipa said he could not be convicted of premeditated murder but found him guilty of the lesser charge of culpable homicide, which is the South African equivalent of manslaughter.
However, she said Pistorius had been "negligent" over the killing, but adjourned before ruling on the charge of culpable homicide. It carries a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment.
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. The verdict was also delivered on three other charges.
Pistorius was found guilty of firing a gun in a restaurant but cleared of another count of discharging a weapon in a public place.
He was also acquitted of possessing 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.