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The South African athlete has been jailed for six years for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
Here are 6 key things you need to know about the court sentence
- It's far less than the minimum prescribed term in South Africa of 15 years for murder
- The judge said she found mitigating factors, such as the athlete's remorse and vulnerability, outweighed aggravating ones, such as his failure to fire a warning shot
- The 29-year-old runner had previously admitted shooting Ms Steenkamp in 2013, but said he had mistaken her for an intruder and acted out of fear
- Today's sentence comes after the Olympic runner's conviction for manslaughter was changed to murder last December on appeal
- Time served will not count, suggesting Pistorius will serve three years before he is eligible for parole
- The athlete's legal team have said they will not appeal against today's sentence.
Related: Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison For Murder of Reeva Steenkamp
Here are 6 key things you need to know about the court sentence
- It's far less than the minimum prescribed term in South Africa of 15 years for murder
- The judge said she found mitigating factors, such as the athlete's remorse and vulnerability, outweighed aggravating ones, such as his failure to fire a warning shot
- The 29-year-old runner had previously admitted shooting Ms Steenkamp in 2013, but said he had mistaken her for an intruder and acted out of fear
- Today's sentence comes after the Olympic runner's conviction for manslaughter was changed to murder last December on appeal
- Time served will not count, suggesting Pistorius will serve three years before he is eligible for parole
- The athlete's legal team have said they will not appeal against today's sentence.
Related: Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison For Murder of Reeva Steenkamp