Makes sens what you are saying. I am sure his lawyers will hammer on this. The fact that the investigation officer has been taken off the case does not help matters either
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The Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial
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Makes sens what you are saying. I am sure his lawyers will hammer on this. The fact that the investigation officer has been taken off the case does not help matters either
http://news.iafrica.com/sa/844738.html
Star athlete Oscar Pistorius met South African probation officers on Monday and discussed conditions to restart training as he awaits trial for the murder of his girlfriend, a prisons spokesperson said.
The sprinter met authorities at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court to discuss the terms of his release on bail, which was granted last Friday after more than a week in custody.
Prosecutors charge that Pistorius intentionally shot dead 29-year-old model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp at his upmarket Pretoria home in the early hours of Valentine's Day in a case that has shocked the crime-plagued nation and the world.
The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter denies the charge, insisting that he repeatedly shot at Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night having mistaken her for a burglar.
His training may resume "in the days to come," said correctional services spokesperson James Smalberger, adding the venue and times "will still be finalised".
"We requested his coach to provide us with the training programme so we can fit it into the conditions."
The 26-year-old champion Paralympian was released on R1-million bail last week, and ordered to return to court in June.
The sprinter does not need to report to authorities, but will be subjected to unannounced visits and has to inform officials of his movements.
"He will not be required to report to correctional services. We will rather visit him at his residence or if he is at training we might even pop in there to see whether he's there," said Smalberger.
"He will be visited at least four times a month," he added.
Earlier reports said Pistorius had to report Mondays and Fridays to Pretoria's Brooklyn police station — where a large contingent of local and international media waited in vain to catch a glimpse of him on Monday.
But the condition had been a suggestion from defence and prosecution teams that the magistrate, Desmond Nair, did not include in his final order, a prosecution official said.
The condition was not listed on the bail order document seen by AFP.
Pistorius is due back in court on 4 June.
In addition to the bail payment, one of the highest ever set in South Africa, Pistorius had to surrender his passports and firearms.
He is barred from using alcohol or drugs and will be subject to random tests.
"Testing will obviously kick in. I don't want to give the routine now, but obviously it will be at regular intervals," said Smalberger.
The athlete had not been tested yet, he added.
Pistorius has to inform a prisons official of his movements within Pretoria and needs permission to leave the capital. He has been banned from leaving the country.
Officials are to meet the runner at his uncle's house in Pretoria on Saturday to confirm the address where he is staying.
The athlete's father Henke told AFP in a telephone call on Monday that matters were "under control".
"Everything is prepared for the trial," he said, though he lashed out at news coverage of his family.
"The media have once again proven themselves reckless," he said, hanging up the phone.
Pistorius's elder brother Carl made headlines Sunday over a culpable homocide charge for a 2008 accident in which a woman motorcyclist died.
Pistorius inspired millions of people around the world after becoming the first double amputee to compete against able-bodied athletes in the Olympic Games last year in London.
The shooting has riveted South Africa and the world, bringing Pistorius's career and endorsements to a halt.
i don't think he is taking this all very seriously is he? he thinks he can just continue as he was.
Star athlete Oscar Pistorius met South African probation officers on Monday and discussed conditions to restart training as he awaits trial for the murder of his girlfriend, a prisons spokesperson said.
The sprinter met authorities at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court to discuss the terms of his release on bail, which was granted last Friday after more than a week in custody.
Prosecutors charge that Pistorius intentionally shot dead 29-year-old model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp at his upmarket Pretoria home in the early hours of Valentine's Day in a case that has shocked the crime-plagued nation and the world.
The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter denies the charge, insisting that he repeatedly shot at Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night having mistaken her for a burglar.
His training may resume "in the days to come," said correctional services spokesperson James Smalberger, adding the venue and times "will still be finalised".
"We requested his coach to provide us with the training programme so we can fit it into the conditions."
The 26-year-old champion Paralympian was released on R1-million bail last week, and ordered to return to court in June.
The sprinter does not need to report to authorities, but will be subjected to unannounced visits and has to inform officials of his movements.
"He will not be required to report to correctional services. We will rather visit him at his residence or if he is at training we might even pop in there to see whether he's there," said Smalberger.
"He will be visited at least four times a month," he added.
Earlier reports said Pistorius had to report Mondays and Fridays to Pretoria's Brooklyn police station — where a large contingent of local and international media waited in vain to catch a glimpse of him on Monday.
But the condition had been a suggestion from defence and prosecution teams that the magistrate, Desmond Nair, did not include in his final order, a prosecution official said.
The condition was not listed on the bail order document seen by AFP.
Pistorius is due back in court on 4 June.
In addition to the bail payment, one of the highest ever set in South Africa, Pistorius had to surrender his passports and firearms.
He is barred from using alcohol or drugs and will be subject to random tests.
"Testing will obviously kick in. I don't want to give the routine now, but obviously it will be at regular intervals," said Smalberger.
The athlete had not been tested yet, he added.
Pistorius has to inform a prisons official of his movements within Pretoria and needs permission to leave the capital. He has been banned from leaving the country.
Officials are to meet the runner at his uncle's house in Pretoria on Saturday to confirm the address where he is staying.
The athlete's father Henke told AFP in a telephone call on Monday that matters were "under control".
"Everything is prepared for the trial," he said, though he lashed out at news coverage of his family.
"The media have once again proven themselves reckless," he said, hanging up the phone.
Pistorius's elder brother Carl made headlines Sunday over a culpable homocide charge for a 2008 accident in which a woman motorcyclist died.
Pistorius inspired millions of people around the world after becoming the first double amputee to compete against able-bodied athletes in the Olympic Games last year in London.
The shooting has riveted South Africa and the world, bringing Pistorius's career and endorsements to a halt.
i don't think he is taking this all very seriously is he? he thinks he can just continue as he was.
gregmcc
Honorary Master
Why does he need to train - you can't run far in jail.
Hosehead
Executive Member
His trainer also said during the bail hearing week that he would begin training him "on Monday" or ASAP to" keep his mind off" so nothing new- unless the trainer and track is outside Pretoria why does OP need to meet with probation to discuss training?
He can still train towards the next Paralympics at least until the outcome of Trial is known- no?
He can still train towards the next Paralympics at least until the outcome of Trial is known- no?
Avenue
Expert Member
If I knew I was going to jail I would train my @ss off and take street fighting classes, wrestling, boxing, karate and ninjutsu.
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LazyLion
King of de Jungle
I don't think this guy realises yet that his career is over. :erm:
Vrotappel
Bulls fan
Denial. Jail is waiting for him.
Kornhub
Blackburn Fan
Is that not group gymnastics and wrestling :erm:
thestaggy
Honorary Master
Yes, he has wrecked his life and it almost certainly going to prison, so he should just let himself go and wallow in his self-inflicted misery. Why try your hand at some normalcy in what must be a living nightmare?
ttygt
Expert Member
Nice to be able to have a "living nightmare", as opposed to the alternative....
thestaggy
Honorary Master
Actually I'd rather be dead than live through what he is no doubt experiencing.
D4N
Expert Member
Why isn't he allowed to drink?
Merlin
Expert Member
thestaggy
Honorary Master
Most athletes can't control themselves when drinking. Fitness + alcohol = trouble. I remember that spate of drunken rugby players going ape after a night on the town.
TheMightyQuin
Not amused...
The fukkin nerve of Pistol Pistorius...people seem to be more worried about his state of mind instead of the family of the woman he murdered.
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