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Oscar Pistorius 'may be paroled in August' Oscar Pistorius out on probation in August
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Oscar Pistorius could be free on parole by 21 August after a recommendation from South Africa's correctional services department, according to reports. Oscar Pistorius will be released on probation by 21 August after a recommendation from South Africa's correctional services department.
The Olympic athlete was jailed last year for the culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Olympic athlete was jailed for five years in 2014 for the culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The prosecutors' appeal against his acquittal on murder charges is due to be held in November. Under South African law he is eligible for release under "correctional supervision" having served a sixth of his sentence.
The double amputee was given a five-year sentence for the shooting. A state appeal against his acquittal on murder charges is due in November.