Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide, or negligent killing, in shooting of girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
The athlete was cleared of murder yesterday. Judge Masipa said there was not enough evidence to support a murder conviction for Pistorius' killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius fatally shot Steenkamp in his home on Feb. 14, 2013. He said he mistook her for an intruder, while the
prosecution said he killed her intentionally after an argument.
The judge has said that Pistorius was negligent, which has now led to a conviction for culpable homicide, or a negligent killing. The sentence for such a crime is at the judge's discretion, and it can range from a suspended sentence and a fine to years in prison.
More details coming up. Armed security officers stood at each of the three entrances to the courtroom today, while others stood near red-robed judge Masipa as she explained her verdicts from her dais overlooking the court. There were also paramedics in the courtroom.
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