The trial of Oscar Pistorius for the Valentine's Day killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp -- Pretoria, South Africa #2

[b]Appeal against Oscar Pistorius' 'shockingly lenient' six-year jail sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp is REJECTED[/b]

".... Nel said judge had over-emphasised the athlete’s disability, vulnerability and given undue weight to his expression of remorse

State may still petition a higher court over the matter ....."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3759742/Oscar-Pistorius-appeal-against-shockingly-lenient-sentence-REJECTED.html

Pulling teeth from a live shark might be easier than finding true justice in South Africa.
Do the crime, do the time!

Outrage as South African rap duo 'imitate' Oscar Pistorius's shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in shocking pop video

"....South African rap group has sparked outrage after re-enacting the murder of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius in heir latest pop video.

The track, Banana Brain, features on Die Antwoord's new album. In the video, lead singer Ninja is equipped with Pistorius-style blades, while his partner, Yolandi Visser dons a blonde wig and locks herself behind a door.

In the video, the crazy character shoots at the door before breaking into the bathroom. But unlike real life, the Steenkamp character is carried out alive. ...."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3771185/Outrage-South-African-rap-duo-imitate-Oscar-Pistorius-s-shooting-girlfriend-Reeva-Steenkamp-shocking-pop-video.html


This is sick. Really mentally sick.

If you thought the Oscar saga was over, think again

By Almari Wessels on August 26, 2016

You’d be forgiven for thinking the drama surrounding Oscar Pistorius was finally at an end when Judge Thokozile Masipa refused the state permission to appeal his sentence.

But experts say it’s far from over.

It’s now almost certain that the state will appeal for special permission to the Appeal Court in Bloemfontein to have the six-year sentence the judge handed down overturned, says Marius du Toit, criminal law attorney from Pretoria.

“I think everyone knew that Judge Masipa would give the state a hiding in court today, and Advocate Gerrie Nel and his team were prepared for it. Remember, when they appealed for the first time Masipa granted leave to appeal only the legal questions – not the sentence.

“I though the chance of her granting leave to appeal was zero,” Marius says, adding that you can turn to the Appeal Court the moment a judge refuses leave to appeal.

Read more:

http://www.you.co.za/news/if-you-thought-the-oscar-saga-was-over-think-again/

...well, it's not over until the fat lady sings  

Oscar Pistorius six-year sentence for Reeva Steenkamp murder could be increased after fresh bid from prosecutors

“I have been advised by the prosecutors that they are filing their papers tomorrow petitioning the Supreme Court of Appeal for leave to appeal,” NPA spokesman Luvuyo Mfaku told AFP.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1790261/oscar-pistorius-six-year-sentence-for-reeva-steenkamp-murder-could-be-increased-after-fresh-bid-from-prosecutors/

Law expert Zehir Omar on state petition to challenge Oscar Pistorius's jail term at SCA

Published on Sep 16, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qDwkEVQkXE


(He makes some very interesting points and observations)

Oscar Pistorius is secretly FREED from jail to attend memorial service for his grandmother sparking claims special treatment amounts to 'white privilege'


"....As news of Pistorius' leave emerged, reaction appeared predominantly negative amid accusations that the athlete's 'white privilege' and status had led to him getting special treatment. ...."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3844318/Oscar-Pistorius-secretly-FREED-jail-join-family-boutique-hotel-killer-given-compassionate-leave-attend-memorial-service-grandmother.html

He murders his girl friend and gets..... compassionate leave?
How does that work???

This might change some things.....

From audio news today and scrolls....
South Africa pulling out of the International Criminal Courts
Other African nations expected to exit as well...

This is how their system works.
They subscribe to this international law...like that New World Order stuff?
They had to give up their sovereign rights for individual laws... and now are going back to their own laws!
Kind of like Brexit for law!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Criminal_Court
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-11809908

Interesting...

Doubt it will affect previously decided decisions though.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3933970/South-Africa-moves-Pistorius-prison.html

Oscar Pistorius is transferred to another prison after demanding he was sent to jail which has had new bath tubs installed

-Pistorius made request to be moved to the Atteridgeville prison in Pretoria
-The correctional facility has installed new bath tubs for disabled inmates
*Prison officials granted his requested and Pistorius has been transferred
-He is currently serving a six-year term for shooting dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013

Oscar Pistorius celebrates his 30th birthday in cushy jail with new bath tubs and vegetable patch as family say 'amazing things are happening for him'

"....The prison, which has undergone a multi-million pound facelift and boasts upgraded bathrooms for disabled inmates, is described as 'more family like atmosphere' by defence lawyer Llewellyn Curlewis, who visits regularly.

Mr Curlewis told MailOnline the double amputee's new accommodation was 'very different' from the maximum security Kgosi Mampuru II jail where the one-time sprinter lived in daily fear, refusing to eat prison food amid reports of a 'bounty' on his head.

In the notoriously overcrowded Kgosi jail Pistorius was one of more than 8,000 inmates. But at Atteridgeville there are just 1,000 prisoners living in greater comfort. ...."


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3977734/Oscar-Pistorius-celebrates-30th-birthday-cushy-jail-new-bath-tubs-vegetable-patch-family-say-amazing-things-happening-him.html

Oscar Pistorius's 'mother' is attacked by hammer-wielding robbers at her home who hold a gun to her security guard’s head and demanded jewellery

"...Oscar Pistorius’s 'mother' was threatened by a hammer-wielding robber during a break-in at her mansion in Pretoria while her bodyguard was held at gun point by members of the armed gang.

Lois Pistorius, 59, who is actually his aunt but raised the ‘Blade Runner’ following the death of his biological mother, was followed as she drove home from a shopping trip by an armed gang and confronted in her garage, as her guard was held at gunpoint..."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4187916/Oscar-Pistorius-mother-attacked-robbed-armed-men.html


So how does it feel to be found afraid and compromised in a place you thot you would be safe? You walked away.... Reeva did not....

BREAKING NEWS: Blade-runner Oscar Pistorius is rushed to hospital with 'chest pains'

"...There were initial fears the shamed athlete had suffered a heart attack at Atteridgeville Prison in South Africa.

But it is understood that the 30-year-old has since been discharged from Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria and is due to be sent back to the facility today.

Pistorius, serving six years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day in 2013, was brought into hospital by armed guards at about 8am today. ..."


".... In August last year, Pistorius received emergency treatment for injuries to his wrists prompting speculation that he had attempted suicide in jail.

The Paralympian denied the injuries were a suicide attempt and claimed he had 'fallen out of his bed' in his cell at Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria. ,,,,"


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4757468/Oscar-Pistorius-rushed-hospital-chest-pains.html#ixzz4oiO66wKn
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'Oscar Pistorius knew what he was doing': Ballistics expert presents chilling unseen footage of the bullets that killed Reeva Steenkamp which PROVE the athlete 'intended to kill her'

Ballistics expert Captain Chris Mangena was crucial part of the prosecution
Used the 600 photographs taken of the murder scene to reconstruct the crime
Claims that Pistorius switched position in order to 'aim' at Steenkamp
Steempkamp was murdered at Pistorius' home on February 14 2013
Pistorius was charged with murder and sentenced to six years in July 2016

"....Lansley believes that when Pistorius 'realised he was going to be found guilty' he used the emotional display to 'gain sympathy'.

Pistorius initially escaped a murder conviction for shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door three years ago.

An appeal by prosecutors saw his manslaughter conviction upgraded to murder, and in July he was sentenced to a six-year jail term.

But prosecutors have said they would push for a longer sentence, saying six years was 'shockingly lenient'. ...."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4858406/Bullets-Oscar-Pistorius-fired-Reeva-Steenkamp-revealed.html

Movie film to follow....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4940630/Trailer-released-Oscar-Pistorius-movie.html

First trailer for movie about Oscar Pistorius and the murder of Reeva Steenkamp shows the Blade Runner shooting his girlfriend and their violent arguments before her death

Reeva Steenkamp's parents 'furious and horrified' at Hollywood movie showing Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius shooting their daughter after director claims it is from THEIR perspective

"...The parents of murdered Reeva Steenkamp are 'furious and horrified' at a new Hollywood movie about Oscar Pistorius shooting their daughter.

They have slammed claims that the movie is told from Reeva and her mother June's perspective and say they have not given the film their support

Reeva's sister Simone, speaking exclusively to MailOnline from her home in South Africa, dismissed the movie as simply 'a money making exercise and very wishy-washy.'

She added: 'My mother was mortified when she first found about it. When I told her about it, she said 'You have upset me now'. She was not happy.

'I watched a snippet today and the people don't even talk proper South African. They sound either British or American, but they certainly don't sound like South Africans. ..."



".... The model's father Barry was left reeling when dramatic clips from the film recreating the moment she was gunned down by Pistorius popped up on his facebook feed, the family lawyer said.

The retired racehorse training and wife, June, 'had no idea any movie had been made', Tania Koen told MailOnline.

'Seeing this trailer which depicts the death of their daughter, and the horrific way in which it happened, has just opened all the old wounds for Barry and June,' Ms Koen explained.

'Barry was on facebook and these images just popped up, he had no idea such a film had been made. It is very sensationalist and obviously the lack of any warning that such material was in circulation gave him a terrible shock and left him very distressed.

'The producers did not give the Steenkamps the courtesy of letting them know that the film was in circulation. At least if they had been given prior warning, they might have had the opportunity to prepare themselves,' she added. ...."

"...The Supreme Court of Appeal convicted Pistorius of murder, saying his testimony was 'vacillating and untruthful', in 2015 and last year he began a six year sentence. ..."


"....It comes just days after it was announced that the Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa will hear the state's appeal against Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius' 'shockingly lenient' six-year murder sentence in 2016.

The appeal will be heard on November 3, the National Prosecuting Authority said. ...."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4941276/Reeva-Steenkamp-parents-furious-Blade-Runner-movie.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4943968/Oscar-Pistorius-s-family-sue-makers-new-film.html

Oscar Pistorius's family say they will sue the makers of a new film about the night he shot dead Reeva Steenkamp for portraying him as having 'the mind of a killer'

"... A South African appeals court increased paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius’ sentence for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to 13 years and five months on Friday.

The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein more than doubled his original sentence of six years after the state appealed that it was unduly lenient.

Prosecutors argued earlier this month that Oscar Pistorius failed to show genuine remorse after killing his girlfriend.

“One of the essential ingredients of a balanced sentence is that it must reflect the seriousness of the offence,” Andrea Johnson, of the National Prosecution Authority, told the court...."


https://www.newspaperng.com/2017/11/24/south-african-court-doubles-pistorius-sentence-to-more-than-13-years/

"...Radio 786
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#OscarPistorius has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The Supreme Court of Appeal (#SCA) is handing down its judgement in this matter, after the State had applied to have Pistorius' initial six-year prison sentence increased.
Pistorius had fired four shots through a bathroom door, claiming that he believed there was an intruder in the bathroom. North Gauteng High Court Judge Thokozile Masipa initially sentenced Pistorius to five years for culpable homicide in 2014.

Pistorius served only 10 months of the five-year sentence in prison before being released and put under house arrest. The State appealed the culpable homicide conviction, and it was later replaced with murder by the Supreme Court of Appeal in 2016. ...."

https://www.facebook.com/Radio786/photos/a.158003317629643.34248.150319911731317/1460154000747895/?type=3

Oscar Pistorius is injured in prison brawl after arguing with another inmate while queueing to use a phone

"....Pistorius reportedly 'sustained a bruise' in the altercation on December 6, but the fight could see him lose privileges such as access to the jail tuck shop and the phone that started the fight, ....."


"... 'As standard operating procedure regarding cases of alleged assaults, the Department of Correctional Services has launched an internal investigation into the matter to establish the facts and to ensure that appropriate action is taken as incidents of assault are not allowed. We want to know that proper security protocols were followed by prison staff.

'If Oscar Pistorius is found to be at fault, he could lose his privileges and be re-classified if he is no longer considered 'low risk'.'

Pistorius is being held at the 'relaxed' Atteridgeville Correctional Centre, near his wealthy family's sprawling compound in the capital Pretoria, but could face a return to the notorious maximum security facility Kgosi Mampuru II where he served his first year behind bars.

Atteridgeville only houses inmates who are serving a maximum of six years, and has upgraded facilities, including ensuite bathrooms for prisoners with special needs....."

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5170395/Oscar-Pistorius-injured-prison-brawl.html

He will do anything to avoid or prolong the transfer to the tougher prison.

Oscar Pistorius is to be secretly freed from prison on compassionate leave to attend a memorial service for his 101-year-old grandfather


"....The athlete has previously been given leave to attend the memorial service of Hendrik's wife Gerti who was his maternal grandmother who died aged 92 in August 2016.

And in August last year, Pistorius was again allowed 'compassionate leave' to attend the funeral of his other grandmother, English-born Joyce Bekker, who died aged 93.

Being allowed out of Atteridgeville Prison in Pretoria, South Africa, for a third time has led to questions that the former national hero may be getting preferential treatment.

Sources in the Pistorius family have confirmed to local media that they expect Oscar to be present but the prison authorities claim a final decision has not yet been made.

Pistorius – a double amputee who was known as The Blade Runner for the carbon fibre racing blades he wore over his stumps – shot Reeva dead in 2013. ...."  


".....Pistorius was refused permission by the South African Constitutional Court earlier this year to make any more appeals against his conviction or sentence for murdering Reeva......"


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6379493/Oscar-Pistorius-secretly-freed-prison-compassionate-leave.html

Interesting prison.
Seems he is always planning or taking a "holiday" from his sentence.

During Viet Nam war, my brother, a Marine, requested leave to attend the funeral of a cousin who was unexpectedly killed by a drunk driver. Les was my brother's closest friend as well as a cousin. Leave was denied....

Why is the BBC trying to bury Oscar Pistorius's atrocity? Furious family of Reeva Steenkamp blast broadcaster over very sympathetic portrait of the ex-Paralympian who shot her


".....Shuffling around the exercise compound in a grim penitentiary, a bearded young man, humiliatingly clad in baggy orange overalls stamped with the word ‘CORRECTIONAL’, draws on a cigarette.

Virtually the only white prisoner among hundreds of black inmates serving time for every imaginable crime, Oscar Pistorius has become a tormented, self-pitying figure. ...."


" ...‘Oscar is obviously trying to get out of prison as soon as he can [he is serving a 15-year sentence but can apply for parole in 2023], and he and his family probably think this documentary will help him...."

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8899333/Family-Reeva-Steenkamp-blast-broadcaster-Pistorius-portrait.html

Alas, poor Oscar, we knew you once
By Rebecca Davis• 29 November 2020

"... The series, tellingly titled The Trials of Oscar Pistorius, comes trailing international backlash. The BBC had to withdraw a trailer for it in the UK after the preview managed to avoid naming Reeva Steenkamp altogether. Who is Steenkamp to the story, after all, other than the woman who selfishly ended Pistorius’s glittering athletic career by getting in the way of the four bullets he pumped through a toilet door on Valentine’s Day 2013?..."

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-11-29-alas-poor-oscar-we-knew-you-once/