Doc Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Wow. Didn't think that was going to happen. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oscar-pistorius-will-not-be-found-guilty-of-murder-104616981.html
Gugny Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I haven't been following this very closely. I know what's going on and I know about the crime, but I don't know how much it's gotten the attention of their nation. Is this like their version of the OJ trial, or is it not on that grand a scale? I'm not too shocked by this; solely because there was no jury. My personal feeling is that he is a murderer; but that means nothing.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Not guilty of murder but could still face jail time if found guilty of manslaughter CBF
Doc Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 Not guilty of murder but could still face jail time if found guilty of manslaughter CBF True. But I thought he'd get tagged for murder.
Gugny Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I think he's going to get manslaughter and do no time.
Fan in Chicago Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Wow. Didn't think that was going to happen. http://sports.yahoo....-104616981.html Didn't expect that either. Seeing some reactions of people who have appointed themselves judge, jury and executioner reminded me of the old movie '12 Angry Men'. I am not a lawyer but it appears that the prosecution couldn't provide a convincing enough case in favor of first-degree murder.
Mark80 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I haven't been following this very closely. I know what's going on and I know about the crime, but I don't know how much it's gotten the attention of their nation. Is this like their version of the OJ trial, or is it not on that grand a scale? I'm not too shocked by this; solely because there was no jury. My personal feeling is that he is a murderer; but that means nothing. Absolutely. He is / was considered the most recognizable current athlete in their country. It is their "crime of the century" trial. At least it's nice to know that fame and money can buy you freedom in South Africa just like it can in the US! What a joke.
Security Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 If the shoe does not fit, you must acquit...
Roger Goodell Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I will be issuing Mr. Pistorius a two race suspension under our personal conduct policy.
BillsFanM.D. Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I will be issuing Mr. Pistorius a two race suspension under our personal conduct policy.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I will be issuing Mr. Pistorius a two race suspension under our personal conduct policy. That's mighty cool of you... Now give him back his legs when he does finally race!
Rob's House Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Whoever runs the track & field athletic association should be fired. I will be issuing Mr. Pistorius a two race suspension under our personal conduct policy. !@#$. Beat me to it.
Jon in Pasadena Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Hey man, that could have been anyone taking a pee in his bathroom, with the door shut, in the middle of the night, in his fortified house, with nothing out of place at all except for his fiancee who wasn't in her usual spot on her side of the bed.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Whoever runs the track & field athletic association should be fired. The Track and Field Athletic Association does not have an Oscar Pistorius problem, it has a murdering women problem.
Fan in San Diego Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Hey man, that could have been anyone taking a pee in his bathroom, with the door shut, in the middle of the night, in his fortified house, with nothing out of place at all except for his fiancee who wasn't in her usual spot on her side of the bed. +1 lol, cant believe he got off.
KD in CA Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Update: Pistorius found guilty of homicide. http://news.yahoo.com/pistorius-guilty-culpable-homicide-082805499.html;_ylt=AwrBT8NuQRNUXzsA0LZXNyoA
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Update: Pistorius found guilty of homicide. http://news.yahoo.com/pistorius-guilty-culpable-homicide-082805499.html;_ylt=AwrBT8NuQRNUXzsA0LZXNyoA WTF... Didn't read it... S.Africa is pretty screwed up when it comes to the the justice system? Ranks up there w/Italy I suppose.
Gugny Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 It's basically manslaughter. Not guilty of murder. Guilty of manslaughter. Very similar to our justice system. Unfortunately, both systems allow killers to go free sometimes. Like this time.
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