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Oscar Pistorius Makes New Parole Bid 10 Years After Killing Girlfriend

POSTED ON November 24, 2023 •   Athletics      BY Lawrence Omoge

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has made another attempt to secure early release from prison, a decade after he killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

The champion's new bid for parole comes after serving more than half of his 13-year prison sentence for the murder of his girlfriend.

Pistorius murdered Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013. He claimed that he mistook her for an intruder and fired four shots through the bathroom door, killing her.

Pistorius' new bid for parole

Pistorius was initially sentenced to six years in prison. However, the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned his conviction in 2015 and sentenced him to 13 years and five months in prison.

He has been eligible for parole since 2021. However, his previous parole applications have been rejected.

Following June Steenkamp's decision to not oppose an early release, the South African's parole application has been strengthened.

Oscar Pistorius has filed for a new parole
Pistorius has made another attempt to be released from prison early. | Credit: AP

It is unclear how quickly the parole board will decide, but it could be fast. In the event Pistorius is granted parole, a date will be set for his release.

Among other factors, the parole board will consider Pistorius's conviction, his conduct while in prison, and the risk he poses to the public.

The parole board would set a specific date for Pistorius' release if he prevails in his case.

Oscar Pistorius' athletic career

Pistorius participated in the 2012 London Olympics
Oscar was a sensational athlete at the 2012 London Olympics. | Credit: Salon

At the age of just under a year, both of Pistorius' legs below the knees were amputated. With the help of his prostheses, he went on to become a famous athlete, widely dubbed the "blade runner."

At the Paralympics, he swept the gold medals. While at the 2012 London Olympics, he went up against able-bodied competitors as well.

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