Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer said on Friday the 'cold facts' did not prove the star sprinter had intended to kill his model girlfriend, as he launched a final bid to save the "Blade Runner" from life in prison. Defense lawyer Barry Roux read excerpts from a psychologist's report that said the double-amputee runner is suffering depression and post-traumatic stress disorder and "his condition is likely to worsen" if professional treatment for those conditions is halted. Oscar Pistorius' murder trial enters a critical phase on Monday as his defense team attempts to recover from a faltering start and reinforce the disabled athlete's claim that he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp by mistake because he was overwhelmed by a long-held fear of violent crime.
Prosecutor calls Oscar Pistorius's version 'impossible'. In a pummelling cross-examination the prosecution called Oscar Pistorius's account of killing his girlfriend "impossible" and "a lie" on Thursday, highlighting apparent inconsistencies in key parts of his testimony.
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Politics Covid U. News World Opinion Business. Roux's personality switches from a caring bedside manner to wholly volatile.
He reduced an economics lecturer to tears when she gave evidence, then followed this with a short, charm-filled exchange with a vulnerable mother, per Lucy Thornton of the Mirror. He appears to loosen up when a new witness begins speaking, perhaps luring them into a fall sense of security, but quickly unleashes direct, specific questions to build his case. Thornton says Roux can go from "bumbling poodle to snarling rottweiler in seconds," while also claiming he "will go straight for the jugular" with little care of his opposition's emotional state.
He repeats questions over and over again throughout each witness's change in mood to possibly unearth a different response and isn't willing to back down from the judge's pressure. He is sure to continue making headlines across the next few weeks, and will face continued examination of his own from press all over the world. Africa Today podcasts. South African Police Service. Image source, EPA. This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
The court was shown a Sky News report showing Pistorius at a shooting range. Image source, Getty Images. Gerrie Nel said it was inconceivable Mr Pistorius wouldn't have spoken to his girlfriend if he heard a noise. The defence say Mr Nel's decision not to call a police witness left them unable to contest several points.
Defence lawyer Barry Roux said several of the state's allegations came from his client's "manner of speaking".
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