Jailed South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius seeks parole; could be released 'within weeks'
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South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius could soon be out of jail after after the latest round of hearings on his parole.Pistorius has been in jail since 2013for the alleged murder of his girlfriendReeva Steenkamp.
South African paralympic star Oscar Pistorius could soon be out of jail after the latest rounds of hearings on his parole. It is claimed that the disgraced Paralympian star could be released from prison in South Africa 'within weeks' after being eligible for parole. Having served half of his sentence, Pistorius is automatically eligible for parole having allegedly murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home in 2013.
Pistorius to be out on parole?
It is reported that the Parole Board will consider Pistorius's plea on March 31, a decade after the alleged incident took place. Pistorius has since been in police custody having been shot four times through his bathroom door in the early hours of Valentine's Day in 2013. The announcement of the parole hearing comes after it was revealed by the authorities that Pistorius will be given 24-hour police protection upon his release, due to fears of attacks. In the meantime, Henke Pistorius, father of Oscar has claimed that his son has been a spiritual leader behind the bars.
"I do not doubt that Oscar has changed the environment in the prison for the better," Henke said.
"He is helping to mediate between people and is having a positive influence. He can feel he is making a difference to others who really needed a difference to be made to give their lives meaning, purpose and some hope.
"As a result, things have also improved for him. It's a wonderful story."
After the incident took place in 2013, it was claimed that Steenkamp's parents had forgiven Pistorius, but later turn their back as he failed to accept the charges. Blade Runner claimed that he had shot Reeva unintentionally while her parents claimed that the act was deliberate.
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