Oscar Pistorius: Day One in pictures

Oscar Pistorius: Day One in pictures

The world's media gathered at the High Court in Pretoria where arguments are heard ahead of Oscar Pistorius' sentencing for murder.

Pistorius was initially found guilty of culpable homicide for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013, but this was overturned in the Supreme Court of Appeal and he was found guilty of murder.

Oscar Pistorius leaving court_jacanews
Oscar Pistorius leaving court: JacaNews

Day of of the sentencing proceeding concluded with the first of the defence's witnesses testifying on Pistorius' mental state.


Professor Jonathan Scholtz, a psychologist, made the case for Pistorius to be hospitalised rather than imprisoned.

Barry Steenkamp, Reeva's father, outside court_jacanews
Barry Steenkamp, Reeva's father, outside court: JacaNews
June Steenkamp, Reeva's mother, outside court_jacanews
June Steenkamp, Reeva's mother, outside court: JacaNews

The Steenkamp family left the court in a hurry, refusing to speak to the media. It's anticipated that Barry Steenkamp could take the stand later this week.

Oscar Pistorius returning to court after lunch_jacanews
Oscar Pistorius returning to court after lunch: JacaNews
Oscar Pistorius' uncle, Arnold, arriving at court_jacanews
Oscar Pistorius' uncle, Arnold, arriving at court: JacaNews

Arnold Pistorius, Oscar's uncle, was at court. Last week he revealed that an exclusive deal has been struck with ITV. Oscar will then - for the first time - tell his story to a media house.


Armold Pistorius said an agreement was reached to broadcast the interview after this week's court proceedings.

Oscar Pistorius leaving court
Oscar Pistorius leaving court: JacaNews
Oscar Pistorius' brother Carl at court
Oscar Pistorius' brother Carl at court: JacaNews
Oscar Pistorius in court
Oscar Pistorius in court: JacaNews

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