Oscar Pistorius will not appeal his six-year jail sentence for the
murder of Reeva Steenkamp, a member of his legal team said outside the
High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday.
murder of Reeva Steenkamp, a member of his legal team said outside the
High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday.
“We
respect the decision of Judge Masipa and are not lodging an application
for leave to appeal. Oscar will serve his sentence as handed down,”
Defense lawyer Andrew Fawcett told reporters.
respect the decision of Judge Masipa and are not lodging an application
for leave to appeal. Oscar will serve his sentence as handed down,”
Defense lawyer Andrew Fawcett told reporters.
Pistorius, 29, hugged his family members before being taken out of the
court to begin serving his jail term. And could be out in two years for
good behaviour.
court to begin serving his jail term. And could be out in two years for
good behaviour.
Earlier on Wednesday‚
Steenkamp’s family was seen leaving the court surrounded by family
members. Her visibly upset parents Barry and his wife June refused to
comment.
Steenkamp’s family was seen leaving the court surrounded by family
members. Her visibly upset parents Barry and his wife June refused to
comment.
“We will not be saying anything for now thank you‚” said a family spokesman