Friday 12 September 2014

Oscar Pistorius found guilty of manslaughter



As reported yesterday Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of premeditated murder and second degree murder because according to the judge, his conduct after the shooting was 'inconsistent' with someone who intended to commit murder.


But he has been found guilty of manslaughter this morning. The judge said he acted negligently when he fired shots into the toilet door.

The Sprint Athlete was:

Found not guilty of the first firearm charge - (firing a gun through the roof of his car)

Found not guilty of the third firearm charge (unlawfully possessing 38 rounds of ammunition at his home without having a license).

Found guilty of the second firearm charge. He discharged a weapon in a public place, a restaurant called Tashas and asked his friend to take the blame. 

The judge says Oscar was sufficiently trained in the use of firearms, so should not have asked for a firearm in a public place


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