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| Oscar Pistorius Trial: Judge Begins |
| Oscar Pistorius Trial: Judge Begins Reading Verdict
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| INDIA
, 11-September-2014
4:49:8 AM |
| "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius sat in the dock on Thursday as judgement began over the death of his lover, with the Paralympian facing a possible life sentence if found guilty of murder.
Looking tense, the 27-year-old celebrity sprinter looked on as Judge Thokozile Masipa called Pretoria's High Court to order and began her verdict, which is expected to be read over two days.
If found guilty of deliberately killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013, he faces a life behind bars, and notoriety that would eclipse his Olympic-sized sporting achievements.
A final verdict could come on Friday, but sentencing would take place weeks from now.
The high-drama, half-year trial has fed intense media interest worldwide, with live broadcasts veering into the realm of TV reality shows.
On Thursday, some 20 police officers were stationed around the courthouse, cordoning off the area.
A man selling papers on a nearby street corner said he couldn't keep up with the demand: "Maybe you can come later," said Thomas Mdlule, the 29-year-old vendor, rushing to count out change for his customers.
Nearly 40 witnesses testified during the trial, including Pistorius himself, who broke down, weeping and at times vomiting as he heard how the 29-year-old blonde's head "exploded" like a watermelon under the impact of his hollow-point bullets.
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