NPR: Oscar Pistorius https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126940127 Oscar Pistorius en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Thu, 22 May 2025 13:50:59 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Oscar Pistorius https://www.npr.org/tags/126940127/oscar-pistorius Oscar Pistorius is released from prison on parole in South Africa The Paralympic champion convicted of murdering his girlfriend has left prison on parole. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:10:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/01/05/1222863167/oscar-pistorius-release https://www.npr.org/2024/01/05/1222863167/oscar-pistorius-release

The Paralympic champion convicted of murdering his girlfriend has left prison on parole.

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]]> Kate Bartlett Oscar Pistorius, Paralympian convicted of murder, to be released on parole A South African corrections board found the athlete had met the minimum parole requirements after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murder. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:14:50 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/11/24/1215084865/oscar-pistorius-parole https://www.npr.org/2023/11/24/1215084865/oscar-pistorius-parole

A South African corrections board found the athlete had met the minimum parole requirements after serving half of his 13-year sentence for murder.

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]]> Emily Olson Oscar Pistorius, South African Olympian, is denied parole in his girlfriend's murder Pistorius was sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison for in 2017, four years after he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp in their home, claiming he mistook her for an intruder. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:34:34 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/31/1167450979/oscar-pistorius-parole-denied-south-africa-reeva-steenkamp https://www.npr.org/2023/03/31/1167450979/oscar-pistorius-parole-denied-south-africa-reeva-steenkamp Pistorius was sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison for in 2017, four years after he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp in their home, claiming he mistook her for an intruder.

]]> The Associated Press Oscar Pistorius Gets 6-Year Prison Sentence In Girlfriend's Murder Reeva Steenkamp's parents were in court to hear the sentence; afterward, they told reporters that nothing would bring their daughter back. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:54:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/07/06/484902325/oscar-pistorius-gets-6-year-prison-sentence-in-girlfriends-murder https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/07/06/484902325/oscar-pistorius-gets-6-year-prison-sentence-in-girlfriends-murder

Reeva Steenkamp's parents were in court to hear the sentence; afterward, they told reporters that nothing would bring their daughter back.

]]> Bill Chappell Pistorius Walks Without His Prosthetic Legs In Dramatic Show At Sentencing Hearing A defense lawyer called the track star a "broken man" and said Pistorius has made a "series of enemies" since he killed his girlfriend in 2013. The athlete faces a minimum of 15 years for murder. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:40:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/15/482149273/pistorius-walks-without-his-prosthetic-legs-in-dramatic-show-at-sentencing-heari https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/15/482149273/pistorius-walks-without-his-prosthetic-legs-in-dramatic-show-at-sentencing-heari

A defense lawyer called the track star a "broken man" and said Pistorius has made a "series of enemies" since he killed his girlfriend in 2013. The athlete faces a minimum of 15 years for murder.

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]]> Rebecca Hersher South African Court Denies Oscar Pistorius' Bid To Appeal Murder Conviction Signaling a possible end to a years-long legal saga, South Africa's highest court denied the former track star's request, clearing the way for sentencing. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:37:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/03/03/469052585/south-african-court-denies-oscar-pistorius-bid-to-appeal-murder-conviction https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/03/03/469052585/south-african-court-denies-oscar-pistorius-bid-to-appeal-murder-conviction Signaling a possible end to a years-long legal saga, South Africa's highest court denied the former track star's request, clearing the way for sentencing.

]]> Laura Wagner Oscar Pistorius To Be Released On Bail As He Awaits Sentencing An appeals court found Pistorius guilty of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. While he awaits sentencing, Pistorius will be under house arrest. Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:47:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/08/458894681/oscar-pistorius-to-be-released-on-bail-as-he-awaits-sentencing https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/08/458894681/oscar-pistorius-to-be-released-on-bail-as-he-awaits-sentencing An appeals court found Pistorius guilty of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. While he awaits sentencing, Pistorius will be under house arrest.

]]> Eyder Peralta Oscar Pistorius Released From Jail South Africa's paralympian sprinter has been released from prison following his "culpable homicide" conviction in the 2013 shooting death of his girlfriend. He is under house arrest. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:13:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/19/450072860/oscar-pistorius-released-from-jail https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/19/450072860/oscar-pistorius-released-from-jail South Africa's paralympian sprinter has been released from prison following his "culpable homicide" conviction in the 2013 shooting death of his girlfriend. He is under house arrest.

]]> Laura Wagner Oscar Pistorius Will Be Released On Parole Next Week The South African double-amputee sprinter nicknamed the "Blade Runner" was convicted of killing his girlfriend in their home in 2013. He will be under house arrest. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:57:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/15/448928286/oscar-pistorius-will-be-released-on-parole-next-week https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/15/448928286/oscar-pistorius-will-be-released-on-parole-next-week

The South African double-amputee sprinter nicknamed the "Blade Runner" was convicted of killing his girlfriend in their home in 2013. He will be under house arrest.

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]]> Jim Zarroli Parole Board Recommends Oscar Pistorius Be Released In August The state is appealing Pistorius' acquittal on murder charges, but it appears that the Olympic athlete will be out of custody when that appeal comes before the justice system. Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:09:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/08/412866356/parole-board-recommends-oscar-pistorius-be-released-in-august https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/06/08/412866356/parole-board-recommends-oscar-pistorius-be-released-in-august The state is appealing Pistorius' acquittal on murder charges, but it appears that the Olympic athlete will be out of custody when that appeal comes before the justice system.

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