10-13-2014, 09:31 AM
The sentencing hearing is underway.
So far, the defense has called a Correctional Officer who testified that since the judge ruled that Pistorius was "negligent" but believed he was shooting at an intruder, Pistorius should get house arrest for 3 years, with a mandate to do 16 hours of community service a month. Prosecutor Nel, of course, was a little perturbed by that recommendation.
Pistorius' coach detailed his charity work. A psychiatric professional testified that Pistorius was a "broken man" as a result of the killing and "truly remorseful".
Outside of the courtroom, the chief of the International Paralympic Committee made a statement -- since Pistorius didn't kill with intent, the paralympic organization for which Pistorius has done so much would welcome him back to competition (assuming he's not in jail).
ETA: The prosecution will present its case and witnesses for a harsher sentence tomorrow, Tuesday.
God, I hope he gets more than a suspended sentence, house arrest, or probation.
So far, the defense has called a Correctional Officer who testified that since the judge ruled that Pistorius was "negligent" but believed he was shooting at an intruder, Pistorius should get house arrest for 3 years, with a mandate to do 16 hours of community service a month. Prosecutor Nel, of course, was a little perturbed by that recommendation.
Pistorius' coach detailed his charity work. A psychiatric professional testified that Pistorius was a "broken man" as a result of the killing and "truly remorseful".
Outside of the courtroom, the chief of the International Paralympic Committee made a statement -- since Pistorius didn't kill with intent, the paralympic organization for which Pistorius has done so much would welcome him back to competition (assuming he's not in jail).
ETA: The prosecution will present its case and witnesses for a harsher sentence tomorrow, Tuesday.
God, I hope he gets more than a suspended sentence, house arrest, or probation.