Pistorius not guilty of murder, judge to decide on culpable homicide

The South African judge in the Oscar Pistorius trial has cleared the athlete of charges of premeditated murder and second-degree murder.

“The state clearly has not proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of premeditated murder,” Thokozile Masipa said.

He can still be found guilty of culpable homicide or acquitted.

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