Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, is up for parole after completing half of his 13year prison term. The Correctional Supervision and Parole Board will decide if Pistorius is ready for social reintegration and determine his placement date if he is granted parole. Reeva Steenkamp’s mother won’t be attending the parole hearing, but her victim impact statement will be read by advocate Annade ThiartHofmeyr.
Oscar Pistorius, the former Paralympian convicted of killing his girlfriend, is up for parole on November 24th. If the parole committee approves, he could be released from prison early. However, the timeline for his release remains uncertain, as various factors could impact the process. Reeva Steenkamp’s mother is not expected to contest the parole, but her attendance remains unknown. The world waits for the final verdict in this lengthy and convoluted saga.
Former Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has applied to the Constitutional Court for parole eligibility, with the Steenkamp family’s attorney confirming the receipt of his application. Pistorius was convicted for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp in 2013 and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He is currently serving his sentence at Atteridgeville Prison.
June Steenkamp’s daughter, Reeva Steenkamp, was tragically killed by Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius in 2013. Pistorius claimed that he mistook Reeva for an intruder, but the subsequent trial portrayed him as a jealous and triggerhappy boyfriend. Pistorius received a sentence of 13 years and five months for murder.
