The Irish Times

Prosecutors to appeal against ‘lenient’ Oscar Pistorius sentence

South African prosecutors had sought 15 years in prison for the Olympic athlete

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 12:13

Oscar Pistorius denied right to appeal murder conviction

South African Olympian not allowed challenge over murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 16:44

Oscar Pistorius found guilty of murder after appeal upheld

Athlete to have sentence changed after judge upgrades conviction from ‘culpable homicide’

Thu Dec 03 2015 - 09:35

Prosecutors ask court to convict Pistorius of murder

Paralympic gold medallist freed on parole last month after serving a fifth of prison term

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 15:16

Oscar Pistorius to be released into house arrest

Athlete to be given parole on October 20th, about a year into manslaughter sentence

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 14:34

Pistorius release put on hold by South Africa justice minister

The Paralympian was due to be moved to house arrest after serving 10 months in jail

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 01:01

Oscar Pistorius to challenge decision to allow appeal

Olympic runner’s lawyers to counter new legal attempt to convict him of murder

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 17:52

Prosecution seeks longer sentence for Oscar Pistorius

Prosecutor argues decision to acquit athlete of murder was ‘shockingly inappropriate’

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 13:06

Oscar Pistorius may serve less than a year of 5-year term

Athlete guilty of killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 14:00

Pistorius sentence ‘worryingly short’ says domestic violence charity

Short sentencing ‘violates a woman’s right to justice’ says charity

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 12:22

Oscar Pistorius free to run for South Africa

Paralympic Committee has no regulations barring someone with criminal record

Tue Sept 16 2014 - 08:55

Oscar Pistorius ‘not mentally ill’ when he killed Reeva Steenkamp

Experts conclude Pistorius was ‘capable of appreciating the wrongfulness of his act’

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 11:26

Oscar Pistorious could be sent for a 30 day psychiatric evaluation

Judge will rule tomorrow on the request for a professional evaluation of Pistorius’s mental health

Tue May 13 2014 - 13:18

Trial told Oscar Pistorius has an ‘anxiety disorder’

Defence lawyer Barry Roux says he expects to conclude his case this week

Mon May 12 2014 - 15:19

Pistorius flounders under cross-examination

Prosecutor zeroes in on critical moments in shooting of Reeva Steenkamp

Sat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00

Pistorius ‘argued with girlfriend’ in weeks before killing

Court in Pretoria hears Reeva Steenkamp told athlete she was sometimes scared by him

Mon Mar 24 2014 - 19:51

When Pistorius bashed in door, he 'wasn't wearing prosthetics'

Prosecutors expected to try to recreate shooting of Reeva Steenkamp

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 11:57

Pistorius fired gun in car, trial told

Second witness gives evidence of athlete firing gun through sunroof of moving car

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Pistorius breaks down on hearing autopsy evidence in court

Testimony of pathologist interrupted twice by athlete’s sobbing and retching

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 12:08

Paddy Power’s ‘Oscar’ bet does its industry no favours

Its offer of odds on the Pistorius trial coincides with moves to curb betting promotion

Thu Mar 06 2014 - 01:10

Pistorius defence lawyer seeks to undercut neighbour’s evidence

Judge in murder trial warns media after claim image of witness shown on television

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 20:21

Witness tells of blood-curdling screams as Pistorius trial begins

Paralympian pleads not guilty to murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00

Pistorius arrival wrong-foots waiting media

Athlete walks in through front door

Tue Mar 04 2014 - 01:00

Neighbour tells of ‘bloodcurdling screams’ as Pistorius trial begins

Athlete pleads ’not guilty’ to murder of Reeva Steenkamp ; Victim’s mother in court as case opens

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 20:28

Judge to allow partial televising of Pistorius trial

Testimony of accused and his witnesses are exempt from ruling

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 14:54

Trial of Oscar Pistorius for murder to start next March

Paralympian formally charged with murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 09:31

Pistorius and Steenkamp argued frequently in weeks prior to killing, says model’s mother

Conversation with daughter led to admission that all was not well in relationship

Wed Jun 05 2013 - 01:00

Pistorius murder trial postponed until August

Magistrate warns against trial by media of 'Blade Runner’ athlete over girlfriend’s killing

Tue Jun 04 2013 - 08:34

Pistorius will not compete this year

Athlete’s agent confirms 26-year-old not mentally ready after murder charge

Mon May 20 2013 - 16:54