VOICED : Pistorius recieves up to 5 years in prison

VOICED : Pistorius recieves up to 5 years in prison

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Oscar Pistorius received a five-year prison sentence for the culpable homicide of Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Masipa aimed to balance punishment and rehabilitation, dismissing claims of special suffering for Pistorius in prison. The sentence was the maximum allowed, despite the prosecution seeking ten years and the defense advocating for house arrest. Both families accepted the compromise, and the trial, which captivated global audiences, concluded without immediate appeals.

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