#OscarPistorius: Blow by blow account of what happened in court
RT @phillipdewet: 15 minutes to #OscarPistorius (supposed) start time, and there’s desperation in the air. twitter.com/phillipdewet/s…
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RT @jacquesteenkamp: #OscarPistorius has lot more supporters today than on Friday. Everybody waiting for athlete to make his appearance
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius‘ brother deep in conversation with forensic expert Reggie Perumal,expected to provide testimony in defence
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RT @jacquesteenkamp: #OscarPistorius appearance will commence shortly. Awaiting Magistrate Nair and Pistorius
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RT @jacquesteenkamp: #OscarPistorius has just entered the court. Foreign photographers don’t heed magistrate’s warning and click away
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RT @karynmaughan: Chief magistrate Desmond Nair: If those images that were just shot are published, there may be contempt proceedings.
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RT @karynmaughan: Nair: good morning Mr Pistorius, are you well? #OscarPistorius fights back tears. “Yes” he says.
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair greets Oscar, asks if he is well. He nods as Nair interjects, “considering the circumstances.”
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RT @jacquesteenkamp: #OscarPistorius Adv. Gerrie Nel says Pistorius shot and killed an unarmed woman through a closed bathroom door
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RT @karynmaughan: Nel: Were 2 people in house. The deceased planned to stay over that night. Deceased shot 3 times in toilet #OscarPistorius
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RT @karynmaughan: Nel: #OscarPistorius claims that he thought Reeva was a burglar clearly shows element of pre-planning
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RT @karynmaughan: Nel: #OscarPistorius got up, put on his prosthesis and walked 7 metres to fire gun
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius lawyer Barry Roux: the accused has no previous convictions
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#OscarPistorius ‘put on prosthesis, walked 7m to fire gun’: ow.ly/hPYqv
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius‘s lawyer Barry Roux: I would have thought state’s case would have been there were problems in relationship
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux: this is not even murder. #OscarPistorius
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RT @jacquesteenkamp: #OscarPistorius Roux cites American cases according to which it’s almost impossible to prove premeditated murder
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux: State says there was an overnight bag at scene. I’m inclined to say: so what?
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux says will show court cases where “husbands shot wives, children…by accident, through closed door” #OscarPistorius
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Roux: It is cold and unfortunate facts that he shot her through the door that the state says premeditated
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Roux: But did he know it was Reeva?
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Roux: He broke down the door after shooting to save her
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux: This isn’t a Schedule 6 premeditated murder, it isn’t even a murder #OscarPistorius
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux to Nair: You can’t start this case as one of premeditated murder. There simply is no basis. #OscarPistorius
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Roux concludes. Nel stands up – I’m now more convinced (this is premeditated)
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nel: It’s 3am, he puts on prosthesis, walks to bathroom and shoots someone dead
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nel: The motive now is “I want to kill”.I see a closed door and I shoot. I want to kill, I don’t care.
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nel: This woman was in a 1.4m x 1.4m room, she could go nowhere. Must have been horrific.
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nel: There were just two people in the house – why didn’t he ask where is my girlfriend?
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RT @karynmaughan: Nel: #ReevaStaankamp locked that toilet door for a purpose. We will get to that purpose #OscarPistorius
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RT @karynmaughan: Nel: #ReevaStaankamp locked that toilet door for a purpose. We will get to that purpose #OscarPistorius
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius is squinting at Nel, appears repulsed by what he is hearing
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nel: Planning is – I ready myself, I get a gun, I make it ready to fire and I walk there to shoot.
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Roux: How does the state know he put on prosthesis and walked to bathroom and shoot – is there a witness?
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RT @jacquesteenkamp: The #OscarPistorius bail hearing is about to start again after a short break
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair enters the court. The accused is back in the dock.
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Roux says planned is the same as premeditated. Nair not convinced, reads case law
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RT @karynmaughan: Nair has arranged second room for media to watch televised #OscarPistorius hearing
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair: If I find it was premeditated, the accused has to show exceptional circumstances to be released
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RT @thabzmodjadji: RT @karynmaughan: Nair explains that #OscarPistorius faces a possible life sentence if convicted of premeditated murder
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius appears to have broken down again. His head hangs forward as his brother places his hand on his back
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair: I have received written and oral argument. Nel is relying on objective facts
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RT @karynmaughan: Nair going through State’s argument for #OscarPistorius to face premeditated murder charge
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RT @karynmaughan: Nair: Find it unfortunate that I have to make a ruling on schedule of this offence. Why didn’t the State get certificate?
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair: I’m perplexed why my job wasn’t made easier. But it’s not impossible for me to deal with this matter
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius was praying during the Nair ruling. He looked devastated by decision
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RT @karynmaughan: Crucially, Nair says schedule of murder charge that #OscarPistorius faces may change at end of bail application
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#OscarPistorius bail application to resume at 1:30pm
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux: State must furnish #OscarPistorius with its evidence that he and Reeva argued
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux: What evidence does the state have that #OscarPistorius attached his prosthetic legs before the shooting?
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RT @karynmaughan: Nel: I will apply my mind to application and respond by tomorrow morning #OscarPistorius
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#OscarPistorius affidavit to be read out in court
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: Fail to understand how I can be charged with premeditated murder … Didn’t mean to kill #ReevaSteenkamp
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: I have no intention to relocate as I love my country
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Silerwoods property valued at R5-million. Other properties valued at about R2-million
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius is leaning forward and sobbing. His brother Carl has his hand on his shoulder
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: I earn R5.6 million a year. I’ve never been convicted of crimes
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: On 13 February, Reeva and I agreed to have quiet dinner at home. She later did yoga exercises
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: Reeva had bought me a present for Valentine’s Day. We were deeply in love. Oscar sobs.
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I was watching TV. My legs were off. She was doing yoga. At the end of the evening we got into bed
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Proceedings stop. Oscar is inconsolable. Carl is hugging him from behind
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair is going to give him 2 minutes to speak to his family, to regain his composure
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair tells Oscar he needs to concentrate. We adjourn for a few minutes. Nair asks no photos be taken
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I’m acutely aware of people gaining entries to homes to commit crime, I’ve received death threats
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I sleep with my 9mm under my bed. I woke up to close the sliding door and heard a noise in the bathroom
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I was scared and didn’t switch on the light. I got my gun and moved towards the bathroom
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I screamed at the intruder
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Because I did not have my legs on I felt vulnerable
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I fired shots through the bathroom door and told #Reeva to call police
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: Then I realised Reeva wasn’t there. I went onto balcony and screamed for help. I put my legs on
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: Reeva was slumped over in the toilet. She was still alive
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: I called paramedics. I tried to take her to hospital
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: I tried to save #Reeva. But she died in my arms. I can’t stand how much hurt I’ve caused
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: I believe forensic evidence will prove what I am saying. I used a cricket bat to break open toilet door
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RT @karynmaughan: #OscarPistorius: I will stand my trial. I didn’t attempt to flee after the shooting
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius with the benefit of hindsight I realise that #Reeva went to the bathroom when I went to close balcony door
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I don’t know of any witnesses in this matter, and I won’t interfere with any witnesses
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius I am an international sports star, I will not evade my trial
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @karynmaughan: Roux now reads out second statement from one of #OscarPistorius‘s friends, who describes how in love he was with #Reeva
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux now reads statement from Justin Divaris, friend who #OscarPistorius called after the shooting
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RT @karynmaughan: Divaris: I introduced #OscarPistorius and #Reeva. It was obvious that they were immediately attracted to each other
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RT @karynmaughan: Divaris: #OscarPistorius said #Reeva was fantastic person who really understood him
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RT @karynmaughan: Divaris: #OscarPistorius told me she could be the one he’d marry
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RT @karynmaughan: Roux not reads out statement from model Sam Greyvenstein, #Reeva‘s best friend #OscarPistorius
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RT @karynmaughan: Greyvenstein: #Reeva told me that she really liked #OscarPistorius. She said he treated her “like gold”
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RT @karynmaughan: Greyvenstein: Reeva said she would marry #OscarPistorius if he asked her. She said he was intense but she loved him
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RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Roux asks for short adjournment. We break for five minutes
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nel asks for a postponement until tomorrow to consult with the IO. We have one hour till close of day
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @barrybateman: #OscarPistorius Nair doesn’t have a problem with the request. We reconvene tomorrow at 9am
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
RT @karynmaughan: State Advocate Gerrie Nel: I will call investigating officer Hilton Botha to reply to #OscarPistorius statement
— City Press Online (@City_Press) February 19, 2013
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