Pistorius Murder Trial

South Africa prosecution to appeal Pistorius conviction and sentence

A spokesman for South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority says prosecutors will appeal the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius, who was handed a 5-year prison term after being convicted of culpable homicide.

Moment of truth: Judge expected to announce Pistorius' sentence today

Oscar Pistorius will finally learn his fate Tuesday when a judge is expected to announce the Olympic runner's sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Prison will not assist Pistorius but 'break' him as a person, says defence witness

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius would be "broken as a person" if he were jailed for killing his girlfriend because of his disability and psychological problems, a defence witness at his sentencing hearing said on Tuesday.

Pistorius should get house arrest, community service: Social worker

South African track star Oscar Pistorius should serve three years of partial house arrest and community service for the negligent killing of his girlfriend, a witness said on Monday at the first day of the athlete's sentencing.

Cops up protection for judge in Pistorius trial after criticism

A "wave of criticism" directed at Masipa that in some cases could border on hate speech, defamation and contempt of court. The comments include allegations that the judge is corrupt, as well as attacks on her race and gender.

Pistorius is free to represent the country, says SA Olympic body

Pistorius wouldn't be allowed to run while serving a prison or house-arrest sentence, but a fine and a suspended prison term is also an option for the judge.

Oscar Pistorius free to compete again in Paralympics

Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide in the shooting death of Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius Verdict: Can't believe they think it was accident, says Reeva's mother

June Steenkamp told America's NBC News a little after Judge Thokozile Masipa found Pistorius not guilty of murder, but convicted him on a less serious charge of culpable homicide.

Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder, still faces culpable homicide charge

As the judge spoke, Pistorius wept quietly, his shoulders shaking as he sat on a wooden bench.

After 41 days of anguish and tears, it's judgement day for Oscar Pistorius

After 41 days of tears, anguish and at times gruesome testimony in the Pretoria High Court, Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee who became one of the biggest names in athletics, will learn this week whether he will spend the next 25 years behind bars.