AP Top NewsCrimeGeneral NewsHomicideLegal proceedingsPrisonsReeva SteenkampWorld News South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius gets parole and will be released on Jan. 5 by Madison Thomas November 24, 2023 written by Madison Thomas November 24, 2023 0 comments Bookmark 34 Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee Olympic runner, has been granted parole, a decade after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The South African Department of Corrections announced his release date as January 5. For the next five years, until the completion of his sentence, Pistorius will be under stringent monitoring by parole officials. Additional conditions accompany his parole, as outlined by Singabakho Nxumalo, a spokesperson for the Department of Corrections. Pistorius will reside in the Pretoria region and requires permission for travel outside this area. He is mandated to participate in anger management and violence against women programs, along with fulfilling community service obligations. The family of Steenkamp was represented by Rob Mathews, who delivered a statement at the parole proceedings held at Atteridgeville Prison in Pretoria. Nxumalo emphasized that parole is merely a phase of the sentence, requiring Pistorius to be overseen by a monitoring official till the sentence concludes on December 5, 2029. Significant life events, including job changes or relocation, must be reported to the monitoring official. Pistorius gained global recognition as a Paralympic champion and made history as the first double-amputee to compete in the Olympics. His life took a dramatic turn with the 2013 Valentine’s Day murder of Steenkamp. Initially, he received a manslaughter conviction, later overturned for a murder conviction, leading to a 13-year, five-month prison sentence. Throughout his incarceration and trials, Pistorius’ story has been marked by both public support and scrutiny. His journey from a celebrated athlete to a convicted murderer has been followed closely, with the parole decision being the latest development in a saga that has captivated and divided public opinion. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Oscar Pistorius ParoleWhen is Oscar Pistorius scheduled to be released on parole?What are the conditions of Oscar Pistorius’ parole?How long will Oscar Pistorius be monitored after his release?What was the reaction of Reeva Steenkamp’s family to Pistorius’ parole?What was Oscar Pistorius’ initial conviction, and how was it changed?More about Oscar Pistorius Parole Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Oscar Pistorius Parole When is Oscar Pistorius scheduled to be released on parole? Oscar Pistorius is scheduled to be released on parole on January 5, after serving 10 years in prison for the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. What are the conditions of Oscar Pistorius’ parole? Pistorius’ parole conditions include living in the Pretoria area with mandatory permission for travel, attending anger management and violence against women programs, and fulfilling community service duties. How long will Oscar Pistorius be monitored after his release? Oscar Pistorius will be under the supervision of a parole official for five years, until the end of his sentence on December 5, 2029. What was the reaction of Reeva Steenkamp’s family to Pistorius’ parole? Reeva Steenkamp’s family, represented by Rob Mathews, read a statement at the parole hearing. June Steenkamp, Reeva’s mother, expressed skepticism about Pistorius’ version of events but did not oppose his parole. What was Oscar Pistorius’ initial conviction, and how was it changed? Oscar Pistorius was initially convicted of culpable homicide (akin to manslaughter) for Steenkamp’s death. This was later overturned and changed to a murder conviction after an appeal by prosecutors. 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