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South Africa: Pistorius's Defence Cannot Consult Psychiatrist, Judge Says
SAPA, 7 July 2014
Murder-accused Oscar Pistorius's defence may not consult State psychiatrist Carla Kotze, Judge Thokozile Masipa ruled on Monday. Read more »
Judge Thokozile Masipa has denied murder-accused Oscar Pistorius's defence permission to consult State psychiatrist Carla Kotze, saying she was not a "normal witness" despite her presence in the court.
Star sprinter Oscar Pistorius is seen at the High Court in Pretoria.
State prosecutor Gerrie Nel questioned murder-accused Oscar Pistorius's fight or flight instinct after the star sprinter was previously described as a hypervigilant individual. Read more »
University of Cape Town professor Wayne Derman testified that murder-accused Oscar Pistorius is a hypervigilant individual who constantly seeks to identify potential threats. The ... Read more »
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