South Africa: Judge Thokozile Masipa under fire over Pistorius verdict

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Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The furore over Judge Thokozile Masipa’s acquittal of Oscar Pistorius has continued to reverberate around South Africa. The judge last week found that although the Paralympian had recklessly and negligently killed his model girlfriend … Read More

Pistorius’ bail extended after conviction, sentencing fixed for October 13

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Oscar Pistorius Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – Judge Thokozile Masipa granted Oscar Pistorius on Friday afternoon extended bail while he awaits sentencing, on October 13, for his culpable homicide conviction. Judge Masipa said that the State had failed to prove their claim … Read More