April 19, 2024

Olympian Oscar Pistorius Loses Bid to Get Out of Prison Early After Murdering Girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius was denied parole on Friday, forcing him to continue serving his murder sentence for the 2013 killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.The Paralympic gold medalist, 36, had hoped to be released from prison early. But at a closed-door hearing, a South African parole board found that Pistorius still poses a threat to public

‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius may see early release after upcoming parole meeting: report

Disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is once again up for parole and could see an early release “within weeks” after serving half of his 13-year sentence.  “We were notified by the department of correctional services about the parole hearing,” Tania Koen, an attorney representing Reeva Steenkamp’s parents, told Sowetan Live. “We also note Pistorius, like any […]

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