Pistorius Walks Free on Bail After Manslaughter Conviction
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Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympic gold medalist, was freed on bail after he was convicted of manslaughter for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp and of firing a gun in a crowded restaurant.
Judge Thokozile Masipa extended his bail of 1 million rand ($91,000) at the High Court in Pretoria, South Africa’s capital today, and scheduled his sentencing hearing to start on Oct. 13. His punishment for culpable homicide, or manslaughter, could range from a fine to as many as 15 years in jail.