A.M. Click: After Wednesday’s shootings in San Bernardino and Georgia there have been more mass shootings than days of the year in 2015, Oscar Pistorius was charged with murder and Texas has sued to block Syrian refugees.
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After San Bernardino Massacre, There Hasn’t Been One Week Without A Mass Shooting Since 2013
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In October of 2014, Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of shooting and killing his 29-year-old model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Today, less than one year later, Pistorius is a free man, having been secretively released from prison late last night in order to avoid media attention. Pistorius will now serve a four-year house arrest sentence at his uncle’s palatial mansion in Johannesburg. Pistorius was originally slated to be released in August, but angry letters from hundreds of outraged South Africans – including Steenkamp’s grieving parents – persuaded the nation’s justice minister to hold him for another two months. “We have forgiven Mr. Pistorius, read the letter from Steenkamp’s parents. “However, a person found guilty of a crime must be accountable for their actions. Incarceration of 10 months for taking a life is simply not enough.” A lawyer for the family says the Steenkamps are still angry, and still believe that justice was not served. Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide , which is comparable to manslaughter in the US justice system. The sprinter – nicknamed “Blade Runner” by fans – earned international fame after becoming the first double-amputee to participate in the Olympics. Many believe Pistorius received preferential treatment from the South African justice system.
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Oscar Pistorius Released From Prison; Olympian Served Less Than One Year For Murder of Reeva Steenkamp
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For Oscar Pistorius, the beloved athlete who went from inspiration to murder suspect, Valentine’s Day 2014 marks the one-year anniversary of his girlfriend’s death. The South African, a double amputee who became a global sensation at the 2012 London Olympics, has been charged with the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. The 27-year-old wrote Friday in a statement: “No words can adequately capture my feelings about the devastating accident that has caused such heartache for everyone who truly loved – and continues to love Reeva.” “The loss of Reeva and the complete trauma of that day … the pain and sadness, especially for Reeva’s parents, family and friends, consumes me with sorrow. ” “I will carry with me for the rest of my life.” Oscar Pistorius will stand trial on March 3. The track star faces the charge of premeditated murder , which carries a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. Pistorius repeatedly denied the allegation, claiming he mistook Reeva Steenkamp for an intruder when he shot her four times through a locked bathroom door. A judge will deliver a verdict in the case, as there is no trial by jury in South Africa. Pistorius, who is out on bail, also faces charges of firing a gun in a public space.
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Oscar Pistorius Mourns Reeva Steenkamp One Year After Killing Her
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Oscar Pistorius won a battle in court today, but his rep followed it up by assuring the public: The Olympian and suspected killer will NOT be attempting to win any track and field races in the near future. A judge eased the runner’s bail restrictions this morning, giving Pistorius permission to leave the country in order to perform his sport. The 26-year old sprinter would simply need to run those plans by officials at least a week prior to any event. However… “Oscar does not intend to compete,” his rep said in a statement. “He merely challenged the travel restrictions imposed, since he was not considered a flight risk during the bail hearing. At this point in time there are no plans for him to travel at all.” Pistorius is accused of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp by firing multiple shots through the bathroom door behind which she was hiding. He is free awaiting trial on a premeditated murder charge. He is free awaiting trial on a premeditated murder charge. – See more at: http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/stars/oscar-pistorius/#sthash.uq5mU7Ea.dpuf
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Oscar Pistorius: No Plans to Race, Travel
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Sorry, Brooke Shields. You may need to keep your forthcoming opinions to yourself. With the Internet seeming to confirm that Elisabeth Hasselbeck was leaving The View and Shields was taking over for the ousted panelist, Barbara Walters put an end to that chatter this morning on the ABC talk show. “We love Elisabeth,” she said. “We value and appreciate her point of view. It helps give the show perspective. We have no plans for Elisabeth to leave this show.” Joy Behar, however, is definitely on the way out this summer, a decision arrived at by the comedian herself and which Walters described on air as “bittersweet.”
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Not Leaving The View After All!
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South African Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius, accused of killing his murdering Reeva Steenkamp, is “on the verge of suicide,” a close family friend said. The athlete is a “broken man” after rising legal costs forced him to sell his belongings, Mike Azzie claims, noting that Pistorius denies it was murder. His lawyers, meanwhile, have filed appeal to ease his bail restrictions. Pistorius, who will be placed on trial for shooting his model girlfriend at his home last month, was freed on bail February 22. His trial will commence in June. Azzie, who has known the double amputee – a national hero and global inspiration before the tragedy – since childhood, fears for his mental and emotional state . He said Pistorius is selling his belongings to cover astronomical legal fees. He frequently talks about Reeva Steenkamp and her family, Azzie says. “He has no confidence in his tone of voice and he is almost like someone that is walking around in circles and doesn’t know where he is going,” Azzie said. “I would say that, just speaking to him, he is a broken man. I would go as far as to say that he could be on the verge of suicide. It really worries me.” “He just always seems to mention Reeva and asks us to pray for her and her family, and [we] are there for him and we will always be his friend.” Steenkamp, 29, died after the star fired multiple shots into the bathroom of his apartment in a gated community in Pretoria on Valentine’s Day. Pistorius claims he thought she was an intruder when he killed her.
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Oscar Pistorius: On Suicide Watch?
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Oscar Pistorius planned a personal memorial service tonight for Reeva Steenkamp , the 29-year-old model he shot at his home on Valentine’s Day. The evening service would be at the Pretoria home of his uncle Arnold, where the Olympic athlete has been staying since he was released on bail . He is free awaiting trial on a premeditated murder charge. Pistorius’ reputation management firm said he had specifically requested the service “as he remains in deep mourning for the loss of his partner Reeva.” Pistorius says he shot her by accident assuming she was an intruder in his home February 14, and his lawyer her strongly contested the murder claim. “Oscar has asked for a private service with people who share his loss, including his family members who knew and loved Reeva as one of their own,” his rep said. It was unclear exactly what Pistorius’ service would consist of. Exactly a week ago, a memorial was held for Steenkamp in the coast city of Port Elizabeth, where her body was cremated following a private service. That same day, the bail hearing for Pistorius started in the nation’s capital Pretoria, where both sides traded barbs in a preview of his upcoming trial. Prosecutors say the pair had an argument before Steenkamp was killed and allege that Pistorius not only killed her on purpose, but planned it out. His defense attorney vehemently denied those allegations, and Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair set bail for the Olympic sprinter at 1 million rand ($113,000). The 26-year-old double amputee track star was ordered to hand over his passports, turn in all guns he owns and keep away from his home/crime scene. He is not allowed to leave Pretoria or consume drugs or alcohol. Nair himself was in private mourning on Tuesday; he is cousin to a woman suspected of killing her two children and committing suicide on the weekend. Incredibly, Oscar’s brother, Carl Pistorius , is also facing a murder charge at this time… as is Hilton Botha , the lead investigator in Oscar’s case.
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Oscar Pistorius Plans Private Memorial For Reeva Steenkamp
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Frank Ocean is already almost a dozen songs deep into his next album, but here we have an older tune that’s new to most of our ears. “Eyes Like Sky” was probably meant for Ocean’s debut, channel ORANGE, and didn’t make the cut, but not for a lack of quality…. Continue
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Frank Ocean – “Eyes Like Sky” [Listen]
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The older brother of Oscar Pistorius is facing culpable homicide charges, for hitting a female biker during a fatal car crash. Carl Pistorius is facing 15 years in prison for the 2008 incident… Continue
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Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius is free on bail pending his murder trial in South Africa after a judge’s ruling that surprised many. Why was he let out? Pistorius is free on bail – set randomly at $112,771 – despite shooting his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to death on Valentine’s Day in his home. Yes, he’s presumed innocent in a court of law, but the grisly nature of the crime made bail seem unlikely, whether you buy his defense or not. The judge’s rationale for cutting the athlete loose was several-fold: It is highly unlikely Oscar Pistorius would flee the country, given his fame. As a double amputee, even if he tried to, airport security would stop him. The prosecutors didn’t prove that Pistorius has a propensity for violence. Most significantly, prosecutors’ charge of premeditation is questionable. Before ruling, the judge asked the state an interesting question: If Pistorius is lying when he says he thought his girlfriend an intruder , as police allege, why didn’t he “stage” a break-in to make his story more believable? The prosecutor had to concede that point somewhat, noting, “The fact that we have only one survivor of that tragic night is difficult for the state.” The prosecutor argued, however, that proving premeditation doesn’t mean Pistorius had to plan the murder the night before, or even hours before. “He planned it that night when she locked herself in [the bathroom],” the prosecutor said, while Pistorius’ attorney argued that the charge is dubious. Pistorius’ lawyer suggested that the charge should be lowered to “culpable homicide” — meaning the Olympian didn’t have the intent to kill Reeva Steenkamp . The athlete’s camp insists it was a “tragic mistake.” In a few months, a jury will have to decide that.
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Oscar Pistorius Bail: Why Was it Granted?
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