Final Arguments Due As Pistorius Trial Resumes

Written By Unknown on Kamis, 07 Agustus 2014 | 10.52

The Oscar Pistorius murder trial resumes today, with the prosecution and defence delivering their all-important closing statements.

State prosecutor Gerrie Nel will be first to say why he believes Pistorius is guilty of shooting dead his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, after an argument.

Defence lawyer Barry Roux will then present Pistorius' version of events; that the killing was a terrible accident as the paranoid athlete mistook Ms Steenkamp for an intruder.

Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius listens to his lawyer Barry Roux ahead of his trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in Pretoria Lawyer Barry Roux (right) will sum up for the defence

Pistorius, 27, faces a minimum 25 years behind bars if found guilty of premeditated murder on Valentine's Day last year.

He could also be convicted on lesser charges, such as culpable homicide or murder without premeditation.

Reeva Steenkamp's mother June (L) watches with family friends as Oscar Pistorius gives evidence Ms Steenkamp's mother and sisters at the Pretoria trial

The trial in Pretoria was put on hold last month after hearing from 37 witnesses.

Judge Thokozile Masipa will decide Pistorius' fate with help from two legal assistants - there is no trial by jury in South Africa.

This week's hearing will last two days before she adjourns the case to consider the verdict.

Paralympian Pistorius has repeatedly vomited and cried during the five-month long trial, with Ms Steenkamp's mother watching him impassively from the public gallery.


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