Pistorius Trial

Pistorius Verdict as it happened: 'Accused not guilty of murder, but was negligent'

Follow live updates of verdict in Oscar Pistorius' trial for the alleged murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Judge starts reading the verdict in Oscar Pistorius trial

Judge Thokozile Masipa started reading the verdict in the case of Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee athlete, who arrived at the Pretoria High Court on Thursday for the verdict in his 6-month murder trial, a decision that could put him behind bars for 25 years.

Pistorius returns to court as closing arguments begin in murder trial

Pistorius, who denies the charge, appeared at the Pretoria High Court wearing glasses and a dark suit, clenching his jaw as he sat in the dock.

Pistorius to return to court to hear final arguments in murder trial today

Pistorius, a double-amputee star sprinter known as the "Blade Runner", faces a minimum of 25 years in jail if he is convicted of the premeditated murder of his model girlfriend.

Pistorius due back in court as murder trial nears verdict

Pistorius, 27, is charged with murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on the night of Valentine's Day last year.

Oscar Pistorius defence team closes case in murder trial

Oscar Pistorius' defence team wrapped up its case in the murder trial of the Olympic and Paralympic athlete on Tuesday and the court adjourned for a month to allow the legal teams to prepare and submit their closing arguments.

Oscar Pistorius returns to court as experts rule out mental illness

"Mr Pistorius did not suffer from a mental illness or defect that would have rendered him criminally not responsible for the offence charged," said state prosecutor Gerrie Nel.

Pistorius vomits as graphic details of Steenkamp injuries revealed

After court adjourned for the day, Pistorius sat for a few minutes with his hands over his ears and his body heaving and bent forward as his brother held a hand on his back.

Oscar Pistorius to be indicted for premeditated murder, trial in 2014

Oscar Pistorius will be indicted for premeditated murder on Monday and the double-amputee Olympian will go on trial in early 2014, about a year after shooting dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp