oscar pistorius

Oscar Pistorius was awarded bail Friday in the case where he’s been accused of murdering his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.

Olympic star Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears as he stood before magistrate Desmond Nair. Pistorius is being charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.

Oscar Pistorius captured the hearts and imagination of the world last summer, when he became the first amputee to qualify for, and compete in track in an Olympic Games. Using  carbon fiber prosthetic blades in place of his missing legs, Pistorus inspired those who followed his story. Now, one of the feel good, inspirational stories of the year has taken a tragic turn, as Pistorius has been arreste

Track star Oscar Pistorius, the South African Olympian and double amputee nicknamed “Blade Runner” for his artificial legs, has been charged in the murder of his girlfriend, who died Thursday.