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Oscar Pistorius trial: the full story, day by day | Oscar Pistorius trial: the full story, day by day |
(about 5 hours later) | |
Day 1: 3 March 2014 | Day 1: 3 March 2014 |
The start of the trial. Oscar Pistorius denied the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria home in the early hours of 14 February 2013. | The start of the trial. Oscar Pistorius denied the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his Pretoria home in the early hours of 14 February 2013. |
Day 1: live coverage as it happened. | Day 1: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 2: 4 March 2013 | Day 2: 4 March 2013 |
Day 2: live coverage as it happened. | Day 2: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 3: 5 March 2013 | Day 3: 5 March 2013 |
Along with the murder of Steenkamp, Pistorius also faced three firearms charges. | Along with the murder of Steenkamp, Pistorius also faced three firearms charges. |
Day 3: live coverage as it happened. | Day 3: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 4: 6 March 2014 | Day 4: 6 March 2014 |
Day 4: live coverage as it happened. | Day 4: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 5: 7 March 2014 | Day 5: 7 March 2014 |
Day 5: live coverage as it happened. | Day 5: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 6: 10 March 2014 | Day 6: 10 March 2014 |
Judge Thokozile Masipa blocked live tweeting and broadcasting of the testimony of Gert Saayman, who conducted the autopsy on Steenkamp. Masipa said Saayman’s testimony would have an “explicitly graphic nature” and should not be shown around the world. | Judge Thokozile Masipa blocked live tweeting and broadcasting of the testimony of Gert Saayman, who conducted the autopsy on Steenkamp. Masipa said Saayman’s testimony would have an “explicitly graphic nature” and should not be shown around the world. |
The forensic pathologist said Pistorius had used an expanding bullet designed to cause maximum tissue damage when he opened fire through a locked toilet door. Pistorius was bent double in the dock, hands on his ears as if trying to block out the words, and violently sick. | The forensic pathologist said Pistorius had used an expanding bullet designed to cause maximum tissue damage when he opened fire through a locked toilet door. Pistorius was bent double in the dock, hands on his ears as if trying to block out the words, and violently sick. |
Day 7: 11 March 2014 | Day 7: 11 March 2014 |
The court heard more details of the charges that Pistorius fired a gun through a car sunroof in November 2012 and in a crowded restaurant in January 2013: | The court heard more details of the charges that Pistorius fired a gun through a car sunroof in November 2012 and in a crowded restaurant in January 2013: |
Day 8: 12 March 2014 | Day 8: 12 March 2014 |
Day 9: 13 March 2014 | Day 9: 13 March 2014 |
Day 10: 14 March 2014 | Day 10: 14 March 2014 |
Day 11: 17 March 2014 | Day 11: 17 March 2014 |
Day 12: 18 March 2014 | Day 12: 18 March 2014 |
Day 13: 19 March 2014 | Day 13: 19 March 2014 |
Day 14: 24 March 2014 | Day 14: 24 March 2014 |
Day 15: 25 March 2014 | Day 15: 25 March 2014 |
The state finished its case. | The state finished its case. |
Day 15: live coverage as it happened. | Day 15: live coverage as it happened. |
#Pistorius Court shown exclusive Sky News CCTV footage of couple shopping 10 days before shooting pic.twitter.com/Nlqx8SF2Ps | #Pistorius Court shown exclusive Sky News CCTV footage of couple shopping 10 days before shooting pic.twitter.com/Nlqx8SF2Ps |
Day 16: 28 March 2014 | Day 16: 28 March 2014 |
The trial was adjourned after one of the judge’s assessors – without whom the court could not proceed – fell ill. | The trial was adjourned after one of the judge’s assessors – without whom the court could not proceed – fell ill. |
Day 16: live coverage as it happened. | Day 16: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 17: 7 April 2014 | Day 17: 7 April 2014 |
The defence opened its case and Pistorius took to the witness stand. | The defence opened its case and Pistorius took to the witness stand. |
Day 17: live coverage as it happened. | Day 17: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 18: 8 April 2014 | Day 18: 8 April 2014 |
The court adjourned early after the defence said Pistorius was too emotional to continue his testimony. | The court adjourned early after the defence said Pistorius was too emotional to continue his testimony. |
Day 18: live coverage as it happened. | Day 18: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 19: 9 April 2014 | Day 19: 9 April 2014 |
Pistorius was cross-examined by state prosecutor Gerrie Nel. | Pistorius was cross-examined by state prosecutor Gerrie Nel. |
Day 19: live coverage as it happened. | Day 19: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 20: 10 April 2014 | Day 20: 10 April 2014 |
Pistorius continued to face ferocious cross-examination from Nel. | Pistorius continued to face ferocious cross-examination from Nel. |
Day 20: live coverage as it happened. | Day 20: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 21: 11 April 2014 | Day 21: 11 April 2014 |
Day 21: live coverage as it happened. | Day 21: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 22: 14 April 2014 | Day 22: 14 April 2014 |
Pistorius saw his fourth day of bruising cross-examination. | Pistorius saw his fourth day of bruising cross-examination. |
Day 22: live coverage as it happened. | Day 22: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 23: 15 April 2014 | Day 23: 15 April 2014 |
The cross-examination of Pistorius came to an end and he was re-examined by Roux: | The cross-examination of Pistorius came to an end and he was re-examined by Roux: |
RT @karynmaughan: The Valentines Day card and present Reeva Steenkamp gave #OscarPistorius on day before she died pic.twitter.com/QHIfdEiRTU | RT @karynmaughan: The Valentines Day card and present Reeva Steenkamp gave #OscarPistorius on day before she died pic.twitter.com/QHIfdEiRTU |
Day 23: live coverage as it happened. | Day 23: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 24: 16 April 2014 | Day 24: 16 April 2014 |
Day 25: 17 April 2014 | Day 25: 17 April 2014 |
Day 26: 5 May 2014 | Day 26: 5 May 2014 |
Day 26: live coverage as it happened. | Day 26: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 27: 6 May 2014 | Day 27: 6 May 2014 |
The court heard from three of Pistorius’ closest neighbours, none of whom were called by the state. | The court heard from three of Pistorius’ closest neighbours, none of whom were called by the state. |
Day 27: live coverage as it happened. | Day 27: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 28: 8 May 2014 | Day 28: 8 May 2014 |
Day 28: live coverage as it happened. | Day 28: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 29: 9 May 2014 | Day 29: 9 May 2014 |
Day 29: live coverage as it happened. | Day 29: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 30: 12 May 2014 | Day 30: 12 May 2014 |
A dramatic day, as the prosecution announced that it would ask that Pistorius undergo a mental health assessment at a state hospital. | A dramatic day, as the prosecution announced that it would ask that Pistorius undergo a mental health assessment at a state hospital. |
Day 30: live coverage as it happened. | Day 30: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 31: 13 May 2014 | Day 31: 13 May 2014 |
The state made a formal application to have Pistorius sent to a mental health hospital for 30 days for evaluation. | The state made a formal application to have Pistorius sent to a mental health hospital for 30 days for evaluation. |
Day 31: live coverage as it happened. | Day 31: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 32: 14 May 2014 | Day 32: 14 May 2014 |
Day 32: live coverage as it happened. | Day 32: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 33: 20 May 2014 | Day 33: 20 May 2014 |
Day 33: live coverage as it happened. | Day 33: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 34: 30 June 2014 | Day 34: 30 June 2014 |
Day 34: live coverage as it happened. | Day 34: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 35: 1 July 2014 | Day 35: 1 July 2014 |
Day 35: live coverage as it happened. | Day 35: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 36: 2 July 2014 | Day 36: 2 July 2014 |
Day 36: live coverage as it happened. | Day 36: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 37: 3 July 2014 | Day 37: 3 July 2014 |
Day 38: 7 July 2014 | Day 38: 7 July 2014 |
Day 38: live coverage as it happened. | Day 38: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 39: 8 July 2014 | Day 39: 8 July 2014 |
The defence rests its case. | The defence rests its case. |
Day 39: live coverage as it happened. | Day 39: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 40: 7 August 2014 | Day 40: 7 August 2014 |
The court heard closing arguments by the prosecution. | The court heard closing arguments by the prosecution. |
Day 40: live coverage as it happened. | Day 40: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 41: 8 August 2014 | Day 41: 8 August 2014 |
The defence wrapped up its final arguments and Judge Masipa announced that she would deliver her verdict on 11 September. | The defence wrapped up its final arguments and Judge Masipa announced that she would deliver her verdict on 11 September. |
Day 41: live coverage as it happened. | Day 41: live coverage as it happened. |
The case for the state and the defence – in summary. | The case for the state and the defence – in summary. |
Day 42: 11 September 2014 | Day 42: 11 September 2014 |
Judge Masipa, in the first day of her judgment, effectively ruled out the possibility that Pistorius would be found guilty of murder. | Judge Masipa, in the first day of her judgment, effectively ruled out the possibility that Pistorius would be found guilty of murder. |
More detail of the judgment, which explain the judge’s conclusions, is here, and a summary of key quotes from the judge is here. | More detail of the judgment, which explain the judge’s conclusions, is here, and a summary of key quotes from the judge is here. |
Day 42: live coverage as it happened. | Day 42: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 43: 12 September 2014 | Day 43: 12 September 2014 |
Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide for shooting dead Reeva Steenkamp. | Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide for shooting dead Reeva Steenkamp. |
Day 43: live coverage as it happened. | Day 43: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 44: 13 October 2014 | Day 44: 13 October 2014 |
The beginning of the sentencing hearing, and five days of arguments in mitigation and aggravation from defence and state. | The beginning of the sentencing hearing, and five days of arguments in mitigation and aggravation from defence and state. |
Day 44: live coverage as it happened. | Day 44: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 45: 14 October 2014 | Day 45: 14 October 2014 |
Day 45: live coverage as it happened. | Day 45: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 46: 15 October 2014 | Day 46: 15 October 2014 |
Day 46: live coverage as it happened. | Day 46: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 47: 16 October 2014 | Day 47: 16 October 2014 |
Day 47: live coverage as it happened. | Day 47: live coverage as it happened. |
Day 48: 17 October 2014 | Day 48: 17 October 2014 |
The defence and the state concluded their arguments in mitigation and aggravation of sentence. | The defence and the state concluded their arguments in mitigation and aggravation of sentence. |
The defence argued: | The defence argued: |
The state argued: | The state argued: |
Day 48: live coverage as it happened. | Day 48: live coverage as it happened. |
Now everything rests in the hands of Judge Masipa, who returns to court on Tuesday morning to hand down sentence on Oscar Pistorius. | Now everything rests in the hands of Judge Masipa, who returns to court on Tuesday morning to hand down sentence on Oscar Pistorius. |
Day 49: 21 October 2014 | |
Day 49: live coverage as it happened. |
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