Wolfie Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 He should NOT have fired any shots. He should have shouted a warning that he had a gun, and had called the cops , not just blasted away. Absolutely and why the judge said yesterday that he didn't behave in the way that a reasonable person would. Also why he didn't get aquitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTedd Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 He should NOT have fired any shots. He should have shouted a warning that he had a gun, and had called the cops , not just blasted away. At the end of the day it's unlikely he's trying to warn anyone of anything. You've got to be absolutely brainless to think your girlfriend on the bog is an intruder worth shooting. He might have got off on the technicality that you can't prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt, but come on, the guy has clearly got away (as much as 10 - 15 years is getting away) with murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Personally I think if you shoot 4 times with a high calibre weapon into a small toilet cubicle, how can intent not be there?. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Why are gun nuts such ******* weirdoes? Even if we accept it was an accident I'd still lock him up for being a massive nob who is a danger to himself and others. There's no wonder he didn't bother to check the safety of his girlfriend before storming off towards the bathroom. I bet he was creaming himself at the prospect of using one of his toys in anger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastKentRam Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I believe he genuinely thought it was an intruder behind the door, however stupid or illogical his thought process was. Not sure how he's got away with common-law murder though. As others have said, how can you fire four bullets and not think someone might be killed. Dont understand how that alone isnt enough evidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovis aries Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Why are gun nuts such ******* weirdoes? So if a gun nut drives a BMW we should be really ******* scared . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 10-15 years in an South African prison is a death sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 10-15 years in an South African prison is a death sentence. Mandela served 27 years didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 The point I'm trying to make is that Pistorius is finished. He will have a rough time in there. And no one will touch him again for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Blame the Prosecution. They were so intent on going after pre-meditated murder that they undermined their own case for the lesser murder charge as well. For the record, I believe the lesser murder charge is what he should have got. The fact that he didn't is down to the Prosecution and the Judge concluding that there was a lack of proof of intent to kill, which considering he shot FOUR times, is.....odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 The point I'm trying to make is that Pistorius is finished. He will have a rough time in there. And no one will touch him again for work. Dunno. The IOC have already said he can compete in Rio if he's not in jail, and you just know that Pistorious: The Movie will happen at some point, along with the inevitable "My Story" (Auto) Biography.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I will say he will get 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovis aries Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Suspended sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 He's got 5 years for 1st count. 2nd got 3 years, suspended. Out in about 2 I'd have thought. Wow. That's pretty lenient for culpable homocide wouldn't you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Who believes that money and fame didn't make a difference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 South African justice system is just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 South African justice system is just stupid. In my opinion so is the justice system in most countries nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Judge took all kinds of things into account - similar cases, no previous criminal record, his charity work, being an inspiration for non- able bodied people..allsorts of things. She showed leniency and 'mercy' and took a 'balanced' view and refused to go down 'an eye for an eye' or the 'vengeance' route. But believed a non custodial sentence would not make the South African justice system look very good so rightfully went against house arrest. But that girl is still dead. Is 5 years enough? I'd say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovis aries Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hang Pistorius and free Peter Barlow :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 10 months in prison, the rest under house arrest. #BetterCallSaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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