Oscar Pistorius Granted Parole

by Central News Reporter
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Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius leaves court after appearing for the 2013 killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, June 14, 2016. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/Files/File Photo

Oscar Pistorius

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that Oscar Pistorius will be placed on parole, effective from January 5, 2024.

Pistorius, a former Paralympian, was initially convicted of culpable homicide in 2014 for the killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. However, after a series of appeals, his sentence was eventually increased to 13 years and five months in 2017.

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The decision to grant parole to Pistorius was made by the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) after evaluating his profile and other relevant material. The DCS has stated that this decision is in accordance with Section 73 of the Correctional Services Act, as Pistorius is classified as a first-time offender with a positive support system.

Parole placement is an essential part of the rehabilitation process in correcting and reintegrating offenders into society. It involves continuing programs aimed at community reintegration while under supervision. Pistorius will be subjected to parole conditions until his sentence expires.

The case of Oscar Pistorius has been widely discussed and debated since the tragic incident on Valentine’s Day in 2013. Pistorius claims that he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder and fired four shots through a bathroom door in self-defense. However, the court concluded that his actions were not justifiable, leading to the initial conviction and subsequent sentence.

The decision to grant Pistorius parole has sparked controversy and raised concerns among the public. Many question whether 13 years is an appropriate sentence for taking someone’s life, considering the severity of the crime. Furthermore, Pistorius’s fame and status as a Paralympian have added to the intense scrutiny surrounding the case.

 

 

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