[bbfan1991]

OMG. RIP to the woman and condolences to her loved ones. I hope the Police get to the bottom of what happened to her!

[Kizzy]

Hmm, miststaken identity or a crime of passion?...

[Novo]

Still seems unreal even when you see it on the News now, i watching watching a documentary about him a few weeks ago with him and his Girlfriend in and on Camera they seemed really happy

[GypsyGoth]

He did seem like an asshole.

[Joseline]

Wait, he's not gay?

[Omah]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...ike-ad-1709534

A Nike advert with the tagline 'I am the bullet in the chamber' has been removed from Oscar Pistorius' website in the wake of the shooting.

The ad showed a lycra-clad Pistorius sprinting out of the blocks next to the sportswear brand's 'Just do it' message and swoosh.

Bad for Nike .....

[Drew.]

thats one way to get rid of your hero reputation, sad news

[Jake.]

Awful news... but I just don't buy it.... (the mistaking her for a burgular)

[Ammi]

The arrest of the 26-year-old Olympic and Paralympic track star stunned a nation that holds him up as hero who triumphed over adversity to compete with able-bodied athletes at the highest levels of sport.

His girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was found shot dead in his plush Pretoria home in the early hours of Thursday, police said, announcing that they had opened a murder investigation.

Initial reports of the shooting suggested Pistorius may have mistaken Steenkamp for an intruder.

The evening edition of Johannesburg's Star newspaper plastered the case across its front page, with a banner headline: "Oscar arrested: Girlfriend killed".

A 9 mm pistol was recovered from the scene, and police said there had been previous incidents of "a domestic nature" at the residence, which sits in the middle of a heavily guarded gated complex in the northern outskirts of the South African capital.

Pistorius had initially been expected to appear in court on Thursday but the hearing was postponed to Friday, National Prosecuting Authority officials said. The court is due to open at 0700 GMT but it is not known when Pistorius will appear.

He is being held overnight at Pretoria's Boschkop police station after undergoing medical and forensic examinations, police said. Police have said they will oppose bail.

"He is doing well but very emotional" his lawyer, Kenny Oldwage, told SABC TV, but gave no further comment.

Police brigadier Denise Beukes said witnesses had been interviewed about the incident which happened in the early hours of the morning.

"We are talking about neighbours and people that heard things earlier in the evening and when the shooting took place," she said.

"When a person has been accused of a crime like murder they (the district surgeon) look at things like testing under the finger nails, taking a blood alcohol sample and all kinds of other test that are done. They are standard medical tests," Beukes said.

South Africa's M-Net cable TV channel immediately pulled adverts featuring Pistorius off air but most of his sponsors, including sports apparel group Nike, said they would not make any decisions until the police investigation is completed.

Pistorius's endorsements and sponsorships, which also include telecoms firm BT, sunglasses maker Oakley and French designer Thierry Mugler, are thought to be worth as much as $2 million a year.

Pistorius, who was born without a fibula in both legs, was the first double amputee to run in the Olympics and reached the 400-metres semi-finals in London 2012.

In last year's Paralympics he suffered his first loss over 200 metres in nine years. After the race he questioned the legitimacy of Brazilian winner Alan Oliveira's prosthetic blades, but was quick to express regret for the comments.

South Africa has some of the world's highest rates of violent crime, and many home owners have weapons to defend themselves against intruders, although Pistorius's complex is surrounded by a three-metre high wall and electric fence.

In 2004, Springbok rugby player Rudi Visagie shot dead his 19-year-old daughter after he mistakenly thought she was a robber trying to steal his car in the middle of the night.

Steenkamp, a model and regular on the South African party circuit, was reported to have been dating Pistorius for a year, and there had been little to suggest their relationship was in trouble.

In the social pages of last weekend's Sunday Independent she described him as having "impeccable" taste.

"His gifts are always thoughtful," she was quoted as saying.

Some of her last Twitter postings indicated she was looking forward to celebrating Valentine's Day on Thursday with him.

"What do you have up your sleeve for your love tomorrow???" she posted

However, Beukes said the police were aware of previous incidents at the house of a "domestic nature", and recent media interviews with Pistorius revealed he kept an assortment of weapons in his home.

"Cricket and baseball bats lay behind the door, a pistol by his bed and a machine gun by a window," the Daily Mail wrote in a profile published last year.

He was arrested in 2009 for assault after slamming a door on a woman and spent a night in police custody. Family and friends said it was just an accident and the charges were later dropped.

In last year's Paralympics he suffered his first loss over 200 metres in nine years. After the race he questioned the legitimacy of Brazilian winner Alan Oliveira's prosthetic blades, though he was quick to express his regret for the comments

Neighbours expressed shock at the arrest of a "good guy".

"It is difficult to imagine an intruder entering this community, but we live in a country where intruders can get in wherever they want to," said one local resident, who did not want to be named.

"Oscar is a good guy, an upstanding neighbour, and if he is innocent I feel for this guy deeply," he said



http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/a...071857573.html

[arista]

Originally Posted by Novo

Still seems unreal even when you see it on the News now, i watching watching a documentary about him a few weeks ago with him and his Girlfriend in and on Camera they seemed really happy

Yes but away from Cameras
What got him Angry?
His temper was not seen.

Next door said there was Shouting
so he got his Gun (he has loads) shut her up.


Tragic and Evil.

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21467359

South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has arrived at court to face a murder charge after his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was shot and killed at his home near Pretoria.

Mr Pistorius spent the night in a police station and is appearing at the magistrates' court in the city.

A decision will be taken on whether he should be granted bail.

Prosecutors will argue that Mr Pistorius should remain in custody.

The athlete arrived at court in the back of a police vehicle, hiding his face with a jacket and a notepad.

Dozens of photographers are in the courtroom in Pretoria, where chief magistrate Desmond Nair will hear the bail application.

The BBC's Andrew Harding, at the scene, says it is likely that some details of both the case against the 26-year-old, and his defence, will be revealed.

Television cameras have been allowed in court for the hearing. Mr Pistorius's sister and father are in the courtroom.

[Omah]

Pistorius enters in grey suit and blue shirt. Grim faced.

"The state versus Mr Oscar Leonard Pistorius." Charge of one count of murder.

9 Minutes ago

defence lawyer argues against live tv coverage.

1 Minute ago

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21467359

South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius wept in court on Friday as prosecutors said they would pursue a "premeditated murder" charge over the death of his girlfriend.

Model Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead at his home near Pretoria on Thursday.

Mr Pistorius held his head in his hands and broke down in tears as the charge was read out in the magistrates' court.

An application for bail was postponed till next Tuesday and Mr Pistorius, 26, will remain in police custody.

Not just murder, but "premeditated" .....

[Macie Lightfoot]

Originally Posted by Munchkins

He's already had like 6 golds, im pretty sure it was the end anyway

He's only 26 so no.

[Jack_]

Premeditated? Gonna be interesting to see how they can justify that, if it was just in the middle of an argument then it seems a bit of a flimsy accusation.

The plot thickens. How sad though.

[Marc]

This is really sad if it is an accident.

[Omah]

Originally Posted by Marc

This is really sad if it is an accident.

If .....

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21475873

South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has strongly rejected a charge that he murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

Appearing in court in Pretoria, Mr Pistorius wept as prosecutors vowed to pursue a charge of premeditated murder.

An application for bail was postponed until next Tuesday and the athlete will remain in police custody.

Dubbed "blade runner", he made history last summer by becoming the first double-amputee track athlete to run in an Olympic Games.

"The alleged murder is disputed in the strongest terms", said a statement released by Mr Pistorius's family and management company after the court hearing.

No surprise there .....

[lostalex]

OJ Simpson all over again.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Marc

This is really sad if it is an accident.

how can it be an accident? they were the only 2 people in the house and she was shot 4 times. How do you accidentally shoot someone 4 times?

Oops i accidentally shot you, oops i accidentally shot you again, oops, i accidentally did it again, oops i accidentally did it again.

[Mrluvaluva]

The Sun's front page today is quite distasteful and disrespectful seeing as she has just been killed.

[Omah]

Originally Posted by Mrluvaluva

The Sun's front page today is quite distasteful and disrespectful seeing as she has just been killed.

Yeah, nasty .....

If there really was a 10 minute break between shots, then he's as guilty as can be.

[Omah]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21472843

"I am the bullet in the chamber" ran the strapline for the Nike advert featuring Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius.

As the South African athlete faced charges of "premeditated murder" in a Pretoria courtroom following the shooting dead of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, his sponsors went into crisis-management mode.

Nike swiftly pulled the unfortunately-worded ads, as the perils of celebrity brand endorsement were brought sharply into focus once again.

Mr Pistorius, who has strongly rejected the murder charge, is thought to have earned several million pounds from sponsorships with Nike, BT, Thierry Mugler, Oakley, and Ossur, the Icelandic firm that makes the prosthetic carbon fibre blades he wears for races.

But in the brutal world of sports sponsorship, the "Blade Runner" stands to lose everything, even presuming his innocence.

When asked whether Nike was considering terminating Mr Pistorius' sponsorship deal, thought to be worth about $2m, a spokesman told the BBC: "We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. It is a police matter."

Another of Mr Pistorius' sponsors, M-Net Movies, a South African pay TV channel, pulled its TV ad campaign featuring the athlete, tweeting: "Out of respect and sympathy to the bereaved, M-Net will be pulling its entire Oscar campaign featuring Oscar Pistorius with immediate effect."

John Taylor, director of a sports sponsorship company and a veteran of the industry, told the BBC: "Even if Pistorius is found innocent, he is damaged goods. Brands need to act quickly and distance themselves from him; they cannot afford to wait until the case is heard.

"It's not like rats deserting a sinking ship, it's just the sensible thing to do."

Nigel Currie, director of sports marketing agency Brand Rapport, agrees, saying: "This is very different to the Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong cases; this is life and death. There's no coming back from this."

I should hope not - whatever the result of the court case, Pictorius surrounded himself with lethal weapons and killed another human being with one of them.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Omah

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21472843



I should hope not - whatever the result of the court case, Pictorius surrounded himself with lethal weapons and killed another human being with one of them.

It sounds simple on paper right? But remember how much support Chris Brown still has. He beat the **** out of Rihanna, and will probably kill her some day, but people still love him.

The chick Pistorious killed isn't even half as famous as Rihanna.

Don't underestimate the misogyny that still exists dude. A sexy woman versus a rich man, society will still always side with the rich man.