Oscar Pistorius jail term for killing Reeva Steenkamp more than doubled

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A South African court has increased Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius's jail sentence for killing his girlfriend to 13 years and five months.

Prosecutors had argued that the six-year term for murdering Reeva Steenkamp was "shockingly light".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42107701

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Great result!

[Crimson Dynamo]

excellent news for her family

[Nicky91]

why couldn't have been a death sentence though :sad:

[hijaxers]

Justice at last.

[Kazanne]

Yes,now we need to take notice and do the same for Venables the pervert.

[Niamh.]

Great news, still not long enough though imo

[smudgie]

Better than it was.
Hopefully he isn't getting preferential treatment in jail.