Looks like no bail conditions, other than was previously laid out?
Pistorius has been taken down to the cells beneath the court, where he will be processed and released to his family, Lucy Bannerman of the Times reports.
When it goes to court it will all be about the golden boy rather than the victim. He will then get a lesser charge of some sort.
His trial will probably focus on whether her death was a consequence of his actions, or a goal of his actions. Lesser charge/sentence if former. A serious charge/sentence if latter.
Thank goodness. Now will people wait until the trial and LISTEN to the evidence before speculating that he is a murderer? Sadly not in this world (well not in the UK anyway, judging by these forums!)
A whole 4 posts and already telling people what to. Way to go
Summary
Magistrate Desmond Nair has granted bail to Oscar Pistorius. These were the judge’s main reasons:
• He did not think Pistorius was a flight risk.
• He did not think the prosecution had shown that Pistorius had a propensity for violence.
• He did not think the prosecution had shown their would be public outrage if he were released on bail.
• He did not think the prosecution’s case was so strong that Pistorius’s only reasonable reaction were he released would be to flee.
But he also pointed out holes in Pistorius’s story which may prove important when the case comes to trial:
• Why did he not ascertain Steenkamp's wherabouts?
• Why did he not verify who was in the toilet?
• Why did Steenkamp not scream back from the toilet?
• Why did the deceased and the accused not escape through the bedroom door rather than venture into the toilet?
• Why would the accused venture into danger knowing the intruder was in the toilet, leaving himself open to attack? He returned to the dangerous area. What if the intruder was waiting for him?
And he said he had difficulty with the defence's version of why the accused slept on the other side of the bed from usual that night.
Telegraph
14.32 Barry Roux, Pistorius' lawyer, says the bail posted is around 250,000 rand (£18,455).
Yes, I voluntarily joined 'these forums' to give MY opinion which I am entitled to, as you are yours. Just because I have a different opinion from you does not mean to say that I am incorrect; I am more than entitled to state that certain people on these forums have already made up their mind and are not prepared to change their views should the appropriate evidence arise. I however am prepared to find Oscar guilty of whatever if the prosecution are successful with their case.
You can't say all killings are murders. What about an accidental death at work - murder by employer? What if an employee died at work due to faulty machinery - murder by employer? No (but more than likely manslaughter).
Contrary to belief not everything in this world is in black and white - but if it is where you stay please let me know and I will join you .
I dont know about "bad light", but it does show how a rich and well connected bloke can flout the law.
Also shows that the cops in SA have serious problems of their own, and may have damaged this case beyond repair, even taking out the political element out of the eqation.
Pistorius is not to return to his home. He is not to leave South Africa. He must hand over all passports and report to the Brooklyn police station between 7 and 1 every Monday to Friday.
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I doubt it
Um, slightly premature and overblown.
Whole thing shows South Africa in a very bad light.
Pistorius has been taken down to the cells beneath the court, where he will be processed and released to his family, Lucy Bannerman of the Times reports.
His trial will probably focus on whether her death was a consequence of his actions, or a goal of his actions. Lesser charge/sentence if former. A serious charge/sentence if latter.
A whole 4 posts and already telling people what to. Way to go
Oh yes, I keep forgetting it was an 'intruder' he murdered, silly me. GO OSCAR! :rolleyes:
It certainly does...
Telegraph
I think that's unfair on SA. There are many other countries (often including the UK) where being rich/famous/popular is a "get out of jail free" card.
You can't say all killings are murders. What about an accidental death at work - murder by employer? What if an employee died at work due to faulty machinery - murder by employer? No (but more than likely manslaughter).
Contrary to belief not everything in this world is in black and white - but if it is where you stay please let me know and I will join you
I dont know about "bad light", but it does show how a rich and well connected bloke can flout the law.
Also shows that the cops in SA have serious problems of their own, and may have damaged this case beyond repair, even taking out the political element out of the eqation.
Time will tell.
This whole case stinks.
to get away from him?
Bail is set at 250,000 rand (£18,450).
Pistorius is not to return to his home. He is not to leave South Africa. He must hand over all passports and report to the Brooklyn police station between 7 and 1 every Monday to Friday.