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Pistorius Could Still Compete For South Africa In Olympics

September 15, 2014 • Despite a conviction for culpable homicide and the looming possibility of a jail term, Oscar Pistorius would be free to compete, says the head of South Africa's Olympic committee.

Book News: Agent Denies That Oscar Pistorius Is Writing A Memoir

Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Sentencing is set to begin Oct. 13. Siphiwe Sibeko/AP hide caption

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Book News: Agent Denies That Oscar Pistorius Is Writing A Memoir

September 15, 2014 • Also: writers ask Amazon's board to end battle with Hachette; notable books coming out this week.

Pistorius Found Guilty Of Culpable Homicide

Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius listens to Judge Thokozile Masipa (unseen) deliver her verdict at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Friday. Reuters/Landov hide caption

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Pistorius Found Guilty Of Culpable Homicide

September 12, 2014 • The double-amputee track star showed no emotion as the verdict was read in a South African courtroom. He faces a maximum of 15 years on the charge, which is roughly equivalent to manslaughter.

Judge In Pistorius Trial Rules Out Murder

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius cries while the verdict is being read during his murder trial in Pretoria, South Africa, on Thursday. Kim Ludbrook/Pool/EPA/Landov hide caption

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Judge In Pistorius Trial Rules Out Murder

September 11, 2014 • South African Judge Thokozile Masipa, who has yet to render her final verdict in the jury-less trial, says the prosecution failed to prove premeditated murder.

Oscar Pistorius Sobs On Witness Stand At His Murder Trial

Aimee Pistorius (second from right) cries as she hears her brother Oscar speak Tuesday during his murder trial in Pretoria, South Africa, about the night he killed Reeva Steenkamp. Kim Ludbrook/EPA/Landov hide caption

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Oscar Pistorius Sobs On Witness Stand At His Murder Trial

April 8, 2014 • The double-amputee runner tells the court of the moment he says he realized he shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, and not an intruder.

On Stand, A Weeping Pistorius Apologizes To Girlfriend's Family

South African track star Oscar Pistorius wipes his face during his trial in Pretoria on Monday. The 27-year-old grew emotional as he apologized to the family of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius is charged with murdering her. Themba Hadebe/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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On Stand, A Weeping Pistorius Apologizes To Girlfriend's Family

April 7, 2014 • An emotional Oscar Pistorius broke down soon after taking the witness stand at his murder trial Monday, saying he has nightmares about the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius Pleads Not Guilty, Witness Tells Of Hearing Screams

Accused South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius in court on Monday in Pretoria. He's accused of premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend on Feb. 14, 2013. Herman Verwey /EPA/Landov hide caption

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Pistorius Pleads Not Guilty, Witness Tells Of Hearing Screams

March 3, 2014 • The murder trial of the South African sprinter known as the "Blade Runner" has begun. He's accused of killing his girlfriend. Oscar Pistorius say she mistook her for an intruder.

Pistorius Murder Trial Postponed Until August

South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius stands in the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on Tuesday. Alexander Joe /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Pistorius Murder Trial Postponed Until August

June 4, 2013 • Prosecutors asked for more time to prepare the case against the Olympic star, accused in the shooting death of his girlfriend.

Judge Rules Pistorius Can Leave South Africa

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Judge Rules Pistorius Can Leave South Africa

March 28, 2013 • The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter has been accused of murdering his girlfriend. He says it was a tragic accident. He is now permitted to go to international competitions while awaiting trial. A judge also relaxed other restrictions placed on Pistorius when he was granted bail.

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Pistorius Granted Bail

February 22, 2013 • The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter is accused of premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting death of his girlfriend. He says it was a horrible accident. Prosecutors say he knew what he was doing.

Pistorius Case Dealt 'Serious Blows'; Detective Faces Own Shooting Charges

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Pistorius Case Dealt 'Serious Blows'; Detective Faces Own Shooting Charges

February 21, 2013 • The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter is accused of murdering his girlfriend. In a court Thursday, it was revealed that the lead investigator himself had been accused of attempted murder in an unrelated case. That added to questions about the prosecution's case against Pistorius.

Pistorius's Story Challenged: Witness Heard Screams And Shots, Police Say

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Pistorius's Story Challenged: Witness Heard Screams And Shots, Police Say

February 20, 2013 • The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter is accused of murdering his girlfriend. He says it was a terrible mistake — that he thought there was an intruder in his home. At a bail hearing, the case is taking shape.

Pistorius Says He Feared For His Life; Prosecutor Says Shooting Was Premeditated

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Pistorius Says He Feared For His Life; Prosecutor Says Shooting Was Premeditated

February 19, 2013 • Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been charged with premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius says he "had no intention to kill my girlfriend."

'Blade Runner' Pistorius In Tears As Murder Charge Is Filed

South African Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius as he wept today while being charged with murder. Antoine De Ras /EPA /LANDOV hide caption

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'Blade Runner' Pistorius In Tears As Murder Charge Is Filed

February 15, 2013 • Authorities in South Africa intend to purse a case of premeditated murder against the Paralympic and Olympic sprinter. He's accused of killing his girlfriend on Thursday. The athlete's agent says Pistorius disputes the charge "in the strongest possible terms."

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius In Custody After Girlfriend's Shooting Death

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'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius In Custody After Girlfriend's Shooting Death

February 14, 2013 • A woman was killed Thursday at the home of he South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete. Police tell South African news outlets that Pistorius is the only suspect.