Pistorius appeal hearing set for August 26

Oscar Pistorius' lawyers will argue that "enough is enough" when his case resumes in court on Aug 26 to hear an appeal by state prosecutors against his six-year murder sentence on the grounds it is too lenient.

In court papers filed by Pistorius' lawyers on Aug. 11 and seen by Reuters on Thursday, his defence team says it will argue "a continuation of this matter is inimical to the interests of justice, patently unfair and that enough is enough."

The National Prosecuting Authority spokesman Luvuyo Mfaku said the case would be heard at the High Court in Pretoria next Friday before the original trial Judge Thokozile Masipa.

Pistorius is not expected to attend the hearing.

Athletics

Usain Bolt exclusive: 'If I had one regret…'

16 hours ago

Oscar Pistorius' was sentenced to six years in jail in July for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Image credit: Eurosport

The Paralympic gold medallist was sentenced in July for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013.

The state said last month it would appeal the jail term, which was less than half the 15 years it had sought.

A Pistorius family spokeswoman could not be immediately reached for comment.

The track star was treated in hospital for wrist injuries earlier this month, but prison officials said Pistorius denied trying to kill himself. The incident coincided with the first day of competition in the Rio Olympic Games.

Athletics

‘Look what it means!’ - Jepchirchir breaks women’s only world record to win London Marathon

00:02:26

|

21/04/2024 at 12:50

Athletics

‘The biggest win of his life!’ - Munyao pulls away from Bekele to clinch London Marathon victory

00:02:08

|

21/04/2024 at 12:25

Athletics

Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for eighth time

20/04/2024 at 14:16