Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole, Will Stay In Jail

Oscar Pistorius will stay behind bars for the foreseeable future … the previous Olympic sprinter and convicted killer was denied parole in South Africa on Friday.

Pistorius had hoped to get early launch this week … after he served greater than half of the 13-year, 5-month sentence that he was given for taking pictures and killing his girlfriend, 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013.

However, on the proceedings in Pretoria, officers stated he had really not served the minimal requirement to get parole. Officers stated there was some type of miscalculation of when his formal sentencing really started, and the listening to would should be pushed.

Pistorius now must wait till August 2024 to reapply for the early launch.

Steenkamp’s dad and mom attended the listening to to argue Pistorius ought to stay in jail. In accordance with Sky Information, Steenkamp’s mother, June, informed reporters exterior of the venue that she believed the 36-year-old was not remorseful for his actions.

She added that she did not consider he was rehabilitated both.

The Steenkamps have repeatedly stated he belongs behind bars for all times.

For his half, Pistorius, a double-amputee nicknamed “Blade Runner,” has claimed he by no means meant to shoot his associate … saying he thought she was an intruder.