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Oscar Pistorius Awarded Bail in Murder of Girlfriend

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:18:58 +0000

Oscar Pistorius was awarded bail Friday in the case where he’s been accused of murdering his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. The magistrate in the case announced that bail had been set after a week of testimony. The case has made international headlines after Steenkamp, 29, was shot dead in Pistorius’ South Africa home on Valentine’s [...]

Oscar Pistorius Breaks Down In Court — Officially Charged with Murder of Reeva Steenkamp

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:44:17 +0000

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. A news reporter in the court said that Pistorius “sobbed uncontrollably” with his head bowed when the charges were read aloud. The case was [...]

Olympic Sprinter Oscar Pistorius' Murder Charge Reminds Us to Be Careful Who We Idolize

Dave Wheaton — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:36:43 +0000

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 arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend.

Disabled Track Star Oscar Pistorius Charged in Murder of Girlfriend

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:43:43 +0000

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. Reeva Steenkamp, a 30-year-old model, had been shot dead in Pistorius’ South Africa home. The two were reportedly the only people in the house at [...]