Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius' prosthetics lay on the floor as he walks on his stumps during argument in mitigation of sentence by his defense attorney Barry Roux in the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, in June 2016. He has now lost his final appeal against his conviction for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Photo: Pool via AP

Oscar Pistorius loses final appeal to reduce 13-year murder sentence

South Africa’s highest court has rejected Oscar Pistorius’s request to appeal against his 13-year jail term for killing his girlfriend in 2013, ending the long legal battle.

10 Apr 2018 - 9:22pm 2

Oscar Pistorius at the Pretoria Magistrates Court in Pretoria, South Africa on August 19, 2013. Photo: EPA

Oscar Pistorius’ sentence for murder more than doubled

24 Nov 2017 - 10:45pm

"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide over the killing of his girlfriend. Photo: AP

South Africa suspends release of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius

20 Aug 2015 - 12:50am

Oscar Pistorius during his trial in Pretoria in May last year. He is expected to wear an electronic tracking tag when he is released on Friday after serving 10 months of a five-year sentence for killing his model and law graduate girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013. Photo: Reuters

Prosecutors file appeal seeking murder conviction for 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius

18 Aug 2015 - 12:30am

State prosecutor Gerrie Nel speaks during his appeal against the verdict. Photo: EPA

South African prosecutors win bid to appeal Oscar Pistorius conviction

10 Dec 2014 - 5:18pm

Copies of Reeva: A Mother's Story on sale. Photo: AFP

Reeva Steenkamp's death no accident, writes grieving mother in book

11 Nov 2014 - 7:23pm

Prosecutors are to appeal Oscar Pistorius' verdict. Photo: AP

South African prosecutors to appeal Oscar Pistorius' verdict and sentencing

28 Oct 2014 - 5:21am

Oscar Pistorius (centre) is led by officer into a holding cell after being sentenced at the high court in Pretoria. Photo: AFP

Judge does South Africa proud in Pistorius trial

23 Oct 2014 - 8:22am 2

South African Judge Thokozile Masipa (right) was a crime reporter before she gained the media spotlight in the Oscar Pistorius (left) murder trial. Photos: AFP

Judge who sentenced Pistorius to five years in prison a trailblazer herself

23 Oct 2014 - 4:31am 1

The Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Services prison is Oscar Pistorius’ new home. The athlete was sentenced yesterday to five years behind bars for killing his girlfriend. Photo: AP

After life of luxury, Pistorius will be one 7,000 inmates in Pretoria prison

22 Oct 2014 - 5:19am

South African police lead Paralympic athlete "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius into an armoured vehicle headed for Pretoria Central Prison yesterday. Photo: AFP

Oscar Pistorius jailed five years for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

22 Oct 2014 - 8:32pm 6

Pistorius attends his sentencing hearing at the High Court in Pretoria. Photo: Reuters

Pistorius not a ‘cold-blooded killer’, argues defence in closing statements

17 Oct 2014 - 5:54pm

Oscar Pistorius passes by members of the Steenkamp family as he arrives for the fourth day of sentencing proceedings in the High Court in Pretoria. Photo: AP

Oscar Pistorius ‘can’t get away with this’, Reeva Steenkamp’s cousin tells court

16 Oct 2014 - 10:52pm

Oscar Pistorius takes notes on the third day of his sentencing during his ongoing murder trial in Pretoria. Photo: AFP

Pistorius ‘blood money’ row deepens as Steenkamp family drops civil claim

15 Oct 2014 - 7:50pm

Oscar Pistorius attends his sentencing hearing at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Photo: Reuters

Oscar Pistorius offered cash to victim Reeva Steenkamp's family, court told

15 Oct 2014 - 5:12am

Pistorius presses bid to avoid prison at sentencing hearing

Pistorius presses bid to avoid prison at sentencing hearing

14 Oct 2014 - 5:58pm

Oscar Pistorius (right) speaks with his lawyer. Photo: EPA

Oscar Pistorius hopes to avoid prison as sentencing hearing begins

14 Oct 2014 - 6:00pm

Oscar Pistorius is escorted by police as he arrives at Pretoria High Court on Monday. Photo: AP

Pistorius faces sentencing over girlfriend’s death after divisive trial

13 Oct 2014 - 10:15pm

Oscar Pistorius gets little sympathy from Steenkamp family and friends

Oscar Pistorius gets little sympathy from Steenkamp family and friends

15 Sep 2014 - 9:01am

Oscar Pistorius leaves court in Pretoria after being found guilty of negligently killing his girlfriend. Sentencing is next month. Photo: Reuters

Oscar Pistorius, convicted of culpable homicide, may face more than 10 years in jail

13 Sep 2014 - 3:57am

Pistorius weeps in the dock after he was cleared of all murder charges. Photo: EPA

Pistorius not guilty of murder, judge rules; culpable homicide finding possible

12 Sep 2014 - 8:00am 3

Pistorius listens to the closing arguments in his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria. Photo: AFP

Oscar Pistorius must face consequences of his deed, prosecutor says as judge weighs verdict

9 Aug 2014 - 3:48am

Oscar Pistorius gestures during the final arguments of his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria. Photo: AFP

Pistorius told ‘snowball of lies’, prosecutor claims in closing arguments

8 Aug 2014 - 4:13am

Two Johannesburg newspapers report on how Oscar Pistorius recently visited a nightclub with a cousin and was allegedly accosted by Jared Mortimer who aggressively questioned him about his murder trial. Photo: AP

Pistorius in night club altercation days after his lawyers wrap up defence

15 Jul 2014 - 7:14pm 2

Oscar Pistorius speaks to Brian Webber from his defence team at a court in Pretoria. Photo: AFP

Defence team wraps up case in Oscar Pistorius murder trial

8 Jul 2014 - 5:42pm

Footage shows Pistorius acting out the night of the killing. He holds his hand in front of him like a gun. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Prosecutor questions Pistorius' immobility as re-enactment footage emerges

8 Jul 2014 - 12:56am

Oscar Pistorius shows emotion as he listens to evidence given in court. Experts said they found no evidence of mental illness. Photos: AP

Experts say they found no signs that Oscar Pistorius was mentally ill

1 Jul 2014 - 3:53am

Kim Myers (left) and Oscar Pistorius. Photos: AP, AFP

Pistorius accused of making ‘sinister’ remark to a friend of Steenkamp

7 May 2014 - 9:04pm

Pistorius introduced Reeva Steenkamp as fiancée a week before shooting, murder trial told

Pistorius introduced Reeva Steenkamp as fiancée a week before shooting, murder trial told

6 May 2014 - 9:47pm

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