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http://www.ibtimes.co.in/oscar-pistorius-sentencing-live-will-reeva-steenkamp-killer-walk-free-judgment-day-611889;04 IST: Masipa finds that Oscar must serve
five years imprisonment for culpable
homicide.
Pistorius is asked to rise
2: 02pm IST: Masipa says the sentence
cannnot be too severe too soft.
2:01pm IST: Masipa says that she believes
that in Oscar's case, a suspended sentence
would not be appropriate. She says she has
considered all kinds of sentence for
Pistorious
1: 53pm IST: Masipa emphasises that the
toilet was a small enclosed space and the
accused also had training in the use of
firearms. She still reads other cases to relate
to her decision.
1:43 IST: Judge Masipa in determining an
appropriate sentence is to look at the
degree of culpability of the accused. Masipa
also points out that the ability of the
accused to foresee the result of his action
must also be considered. She then narrates
stories of two similar cases of culpable
homicide that has taken place.
1:40pm IST: Masipa now talks about Reeva.
She was 'promising', full of hope for the
future and lived life to the full. But nothing
can reverse what happened on 14 February
2013.
1:35pm IST: Masipa says that there is no
case in the fact that he was affected and
suffered becuase of media. Says that she
does not agree with the State that Oscar's
mental and physical vulnerabilities should
not be considered. Notes that the interest of
society demands that a person must be
punished when they err. South African law
is equal to everyone, she says.
It is more an era of 'Eye for an eye', she says
1:32pm IST: Masipa now deals with the
serious nature of the charges Oscar is found
guilty of. He knew that there was someone
behind the toilet door, says judge. The
accused was also trained in use of firearm.
It is 'aggrevating'. He seems apologetic and
had remourse.
1:29pm IST: Masipa makes the example that
even pregnant women - who are most
vulnerable during this time, are sentenced to
prison terms. The example instantly gets
picked up in social media and YouTube
channels broadcasting the sentencing live.
1:23pm IST: Masipa says that States expert
witness was reliable and he honest and
made concessions where necessary. Says,
the prison was sufficiently equipped to
support Pistorius. she further says, that the
Dept of Correctional Sercises is equipped to
deal with any medical issues that the
accused may have. There are varieties of
equipment and facilities to deal with any
kind of problem.
1:21pm IST: Masipa said she was not
convinced and was very disappointed by
negatively biased evidence of expert
witness.
1:20pm IST: Masipa now deals with the
personal circumstances of the accused. That
he is 27 years old, a double amputee and he
has no income. She also describes the
difficulty in moving he experienced during
his childhood.
1: 15pm IST: Masipa recounts some of the
evidence given by Reeva Steenkamp's
cousin, which included Reeva's upbringing.
She then moves on to the evidence given
about the state of Correctional service
centres where Oscar may be held.
1:11pm IST: Masipa now deals with Oscar's
achievements as an athlete as well as all the
charity work that he did during this
time. Masipa now moves onto the evidence
in aggravation led by the State
1: 09pm: Masipa looks at some of the
recommendations made for Oscar's
sentence. these recommendations included
three years house arrest, 16 hours of
community service served for 8 hours twice
a month.
1: 02pm: Judge Masipa emphasises that the
decision to sentence is hers alone despite
the assistance of the assessors. Masipa
recounts that finding an appropriate
sentence is difficult as there may be more
than one right sentence.
1:00pm : Judge Masipa asks Pistorius to
remain seated. She states that the accused is
found guilty of one count of culpable
homicide.
Update 12:35pm IST: Large contingent of
media fraternity has gathered in front of the
Pretoria High court as the sentencing is
expected to begin in less than half an hour.
Steenkamp's and Pistorius family members
are seen arriving at the court room

this are the step by step listing of the words of the judge

Eeya

Hehehee.

Wow!! This is justice.

freecocoa:
Hehehee.

what funny did you know the lady he killed

pamcode:
what funny did you know the lady he killed

So I must know the lady before I support justice? This isn't even justice enough but we'll manage.

At all at all na winsh.

Masipa tried to have even sentenced him to 5yrs

freecocoa:
So I must know the lady before I support justice? This isn't even justice enough but we'll manage.

At all at all na winsh.

i just typed that because females usualy feel emotional for the convicted accussed even if they know he is guilty xcept of course if they are somehow related to the victim of the crime

pamcode:
i just typed that because females usualy feel emotional for the convicted accussed even if they know he is guilty xcept of course if they are somehow related to the victim of the crime

Wtf? How did you arrive at that conclusion? You must know some twisted females o.

I am not very happy about the sentencing,poor Reeva she did not get justice.....

freecocoa:
Wtf? How did you arrive at that conclusion? You must know some twisted females o.

actually i got part of it from nollywood and some of my female friends, i just told one now and she was like eyaaah what could have caused him to do it, now 5yrs of his life would be wasted *sniffs*

pamcode:
actually i got part of it from nollywood and some of my female friends, i just told one now and she was like eyaaah what could have caused him to do it, now 5yrs of his life would be wasted *sniffs*

Anyways I can understand you, women are their own worst enemy, but as a feminist, my line of thought differ.

freecocoa:
Wtf? How did you arrive at that conclusion? You must know some twisted females o.

the deed has been done dear i think he is even appealing or so

Just 5 years for murder?