Pistorius to testify next week as prosecutor plans to wrap up case

The chief prosecutor in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial says he plans to wrap up his case early next week after calling four or five more witnesses. Judge Thokozile Masipa granted a request on Wednesday from prosecutor Gerrie Nel to adjourn the trial until Monday so that Nel has time to consult his last witnesses. No court session was scheduled on Friday, which is a national holiday in South Africa. [caption id=“attachment_1441281” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Pistorius takes notes during the trial. Reuters[/caption] Defense lawyer Barry Roux said the trial is expensive and he does not want to delay proceedings. He did not object to Nel’s request. Pistorius has been charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Feb. 14, 2013. The athlete acknowledges he fatally shot her, but says it was a mistake. AP