By Vutomi Dambuza
Oscar Pistorius may face a fresh legal battle because prosecutors in his case has asked permission to appeal his conviction and sentence, seeking a tougher prison term for the legless sprinter known as The Blade Runner.
Last month, Pistorius began serving a five year prison
sentence for the culpable homicide of Reeva Steenkamp, although he could be out in 10 months.
Prosecutors have sought permission to appeal against athlete Oscar Pistorius’
“shockingly light” sentence, court
papers show, Prosecutors are also appealing against Pistorius’ murder acquittal.
Sources:
https://www.enca.com/south-africa/npa-files-leave-appeal-oscar-sentence-and-conviction
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