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Reeva Steenkamp's parents oppose early release for Oscar ... (CNN)

South Africa's parole board is hearing early release submissions Friday for disgraced Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who was jailed for shooting dead his ...

at the parole hearing to consider the placement of Oscar Pistorius on parole. Pistorius’ sentence was Pistorius was approved for parole consideration after serving more than half of his 13-year sentence. To be eligible for parole, Pistorius had to participate in South Africa’s “Restorative Justice” process, which gives offenders the opportunity to “acknowledge and take responsibility for their actions.” “I can confirm that June [Steenkamp] will be representing herself and Barry [Steenkamp] … Koen said Pistorius has told “various versions” of what happened and has “never clarified” why he shot the “final shot” which killed Steenkamp.

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Oscar Pistorius, South African Olympian, is denied parole in his ... (NPR)

Pistorius was sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison for in 2017, four years after he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp in their home, ...

The parents of Reeva Steenkamp have said they still do not believe Pistorius' account of their daughter's killing. The Steenkamps said they think he killed her intentionally after a late-night argument and want him to stay in prison. The result was a surprise but there has been legal wrangling over when Pistorius should be eligible for parole because of the series of appeals in his case.

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Oscar Pistorius parole bid collapses in South Africa (BBC News)

The hearing was held by mistake as the Paralympian has not served enough time in jail yet.

We believe in justice and hope that it continues to prevail," their statement said. We miss Reeva terribly and will do so for the rest of our lives. or rehabilitated."

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WATCH | Parole board finds Oscar Pistorius must serve more time ... (News24)

Convicted killer Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in February 2013.

The board said it would consider it on parole again in August 2024. The Department of Correctional Services said on Friday the parole board found that Pistorius had not served the "minimum detention period" necessary to qualify for release. - The Department of Correctional Services said the board would consider his parole in August 2024.

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Oscar Pistorius to stay in jail, says correctional services – The Mail ... (Mail and Guardian)

Pistorius, who killed Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, will only become eligible for parole in August next year.

In 2017, the The state had applied to have Pistorius’s initial sentence increased. It said the board had decided Pistorius had not completed the minimum sentence for parole.

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Oscar Pistorius set for more prison time after being denied parole (Independent Online)

Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole after spending almost nine years behind bars for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

He said Pistorius was allowed an opportunity to also make his representation before the board. Steenkamp, a model and law graduate, was shot just as she was starting to emerge as a celebrity in the entertainment space. The Department of Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) “granted inmate Pistorius a further profile for August 2024.

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Oscar Pistorius denied parole (Eyewitness News)

Pistorius is currently serving 13 years and five months behind bars for the 2013 murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius is currently serving 13 years and five months behind bars for the 2013 murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

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Steenkamps relieved Pistorius denied parole after 'traumatic' hearing (Eyewitness News)

On Friday, Pistorius was denied parole for his over 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Nonetheless, she said they welcomed the outcome. But his application was ultimately refused, with the reason provided that he didn’t yet serve the required portion of his sentence to be eligible for parole, according to a communique the Sentencing Court issued in the week. On Friday, Pistorius was denied parole for his over 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Oscar Pistorius' lawyer says he'll sue over parole denial; Steenkamp ... (News24)

The lawyer representing Reeva Steenkamp's parents has questioned why parole authorities persisted with Oscar Pistorius' parole hearing, when they now claim ...

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