Oscar Pistorius expected to be released on parole in August
South African Oscar Pistorius is expected to be released on parole in August, the Reuters news agency has reported.
Parole for Oscar Pistorius 'in August', family says
South African Oscar Pistorius is expected to be released on parole in August, Reuters has reported, citing a family member.
Double-amputee Pistorius, a Paralympic champion, is currently serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of culpable homicide of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
"Oscar will be released on parole by the end of August," a Pistorious family member who did not want to be named told the news agency. Pistorius started his five year sentence in October last year.
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