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Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp
Fp Archives •Pistorius killed Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year, shooting her through a closed toilet door in his home.

Moment of truth: Judge expected to announce Pistorius' sentence today
Fp Archives •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.

Pistorius should serve at least 10 years in prison: prosecutor
Tariq •Judge Thokozile Masipa adjourned the session until Tuesday, when she is expected to sentence Pistorius and end a six-month, on-off trial that has captivated millions worldwide.

Oscar Pistorius' defence is 'devoid of any truth', says prosecutor Nel
Fp Archives •"The court should have no difficulty in rejecting Pistorius' full version of events, not only as not reasonably possibly true, but in essence as being absolutely devoid of any truth."

Pistorius Murder Trial: State questions defence expert's findings
Fp Archives •"For an expert you are evasive," Nel said, prompting the judge at one point to tell the energetic prosecutor to "restrain" himself.

Oscar Pistorius' five-day long cross-examination horror ends
Fp Archives •Nel accused Pistorius, the one-time star of disabled sport, of tailoring evidence.

As it happened: 'Reeva reached for handle when hit with splinters'
Fp Archives •Chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel also accused Pistorius of tailoring his testimony to fit the evidence at the scene. Pistorius denied the accusations.

As it happened: Reeva fled for her life, prosecutor tells Pistorius
Fp Archives •The dramatic cross-examination has drawn attention to Nel, a prominent state prosecutor dubbed "pitbull" in local media and on social networks for his combative, often effective style.



