Oscar Pistorius to Face March Murder Trial

Publisher:
Agence France-Presse
Publication Date:
19 August 2013
Tags:
South Africa, Athletics

Paralympic sprint star Oscar Pistorius will go on trial in March charged with murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, a South African magistrate ruled Monday, after a brief but emotional court appearance. The 26-year-old double amputee wept and prayed with brother Carl and sister Aimee as he awaited the magistrate, who confirmed charges of murder, which carries a life sentence, and illegal possession of ammunition.

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