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I found it interesting that South Africa doesn't have juries, only a judge. I'm not going to criticize it for that, just found it interesting. Apparently, this judge was known for being tough as nails too. I hope she gives Pistorious the maximum sentence for negligent homicide (do they call it homicide there?), whatever it is.
I found it interesting that South Africa doesn't have juries, only a judge. I'm not going to criticize it for that, just found it interesting. Apparently, this judge was known for being tough as nails too. I hope she gives Pistorious the maximum sentence for negligent homicide (do they call it homicide there?), whatever it is.
Apparently the judge also consults with a pair of advisors, though they don't determine her/his decision. If the evidence didn't support murder then so be it. None of us were there, we don't have a clue what happened. Happy for him to get a decent stretch, however.
Apparently the judge also consults with a pair of advisors, though they don't determine her/his decision. If the evidence didn't support murder then so be it. None of us were there, we don't have a clue what happened. Happy for him to get a decent stretch, however.
I tend to agree. Even if Pistorius did what he did on purpose, I don't think I'll be faulting the South African judiciary for failing to bring that out. Seems he got a fair shake at least as far as my amateur eyes and ears are telling me.
side note: in a previous comment I wondered if they had such a thing as "negligent homicide". After reading a couple articles I discovered that it's defined "culpable homicide". I do hope he gets charged with that lesser count in the next stage...
He has been found guilty of culpable homicide (manslaughter in the UK ,,murder by another name ) , and for negligently discharging a firearm in a restaurant , ??, fuckin around with guns in public ,,what a cowboy arsehole . Shows what he was about ,total disregard for others safety , he will be sentenced in about 1 month .He could receive a fine and be freed , FFS ????????
I dont know how her family will re,act or if there are avenues they can follow like the OJ debacle , maybe some'one with knowledge of S/A laws etc can fill in the holes , looking at him now with his crocodile tears , yes Jason , prosecutors fault IMHO .
It is a rare occasion when both the family of the accused & the family of the deceased declare themselves 'satisfied' with a verdict. As my only knowledge of events comes from the media I'm prepared to back that.
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