07-07-2014, 05:48 PM
FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Snip:
On Monday, prosecutor Gerrie Nel continued to cross examine Wayne Derman, a professor of sports medicine, who has worked with the athlete for many years. Prof. Derman has described how Mr. Pistorius's actions would have been influenced by a flight-or-fight response common among people who feel vulnerable because of a disability.
Prof. Derman said data has shown that people with a disability are at a higher risk of violent attacks. He said that the noises Mr. Pistorius said he heard in his bathroom, such as a door closing, would have sparked a fight response given his limited ability to flee.
Story: http://online.wsj.com/articles/pistorius...1404739243
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TRIAL WIND-DOWN
Roux told the court that he's about ready to end his defense case-in-chief. Next up will be closing arguments, followed by Judge Masipa deliberating with her two appointed judges, verdict announcement and then sentencing arguments and ruling.
It could be anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks before the verdict is known.
These are the possible verdicts and sentences:
-Acquitted -- found not guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp and instead acting in perceived self-defense.
-Guilty of premeditated murder -- 25 years to life in prison.
-Guilty of culpable homicide (negligent but unintentional killing) -- sentence entirely up to the judge.
The possible sentences for the weapons possession charges are unclear to me.
Snip:
On Monday, prosecutor Gerrie Nel continued to cross examine Wayne Derman, a professor of sports medicine, who has worked with the athlete for many years. Prof. Derman has described how Mr. Pistorius's actions would have been influenced by a flight-or-fight response common among people who feel vulnerable because of a disability.
Prof. Derman said data has shown that people with a disability are at a higher risk of violent attacks. He said that the noises Mr. Pistorius said he heard in his bathroom, such as a door closing, would have sparked a fight response given his limited ability to flee.
Story: http://online.wsj.com/articles/pistorius...1404739243
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TRIAL WIND-DOWN
Roux told the court that he's about ready to end his defense case-in-chief. Next up will be closing arguments, followed by Judge Masipa deliberating with her two appointed judges, verdict announcement and then sentencing arguments and ruling.
It could be anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks before the verdict is known.
These are the possible verdicts and sentences:
-Acquitted -- found not guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp and instead acting in perceived self-defense.
-Guilty of premeditated murder -- 25 years to life in prison.
-Guilty of culpable homicide (negligent but unintentional killing) -- sentence entirely up to the judge.
The possible sentences for the weapons possession charges are unclear to me.