Parole denied for South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius in killing of girlfriend
If granted, he would have been released from prison in the coming weeks. LONDON AND PRETORIA, South Africa -- Former South African Olympic and Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius had his parole denied following a board hearing Friday. The hearing took place in Atteridgeville Correctional Centre on the outskirts of Pretoria, South Africa, where Pistorius has been incarcerated since 2016. Pistorius was convicted of murder in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. If granted by the parole board, Pistorius could have been freed from prison in a matter of weeks. He will now have to wait to apply again in August 2024. MORE: Imprisoned Paralympian Oscar Pistorius 'bruised' from inmate fight over phone use, officials say "While we welcome today’s decision, today is not a cause for celebration," the Steenkamp family said in a statement. "We miss Reeva terribly and will do so for the rest of our lives. We believe in justice and hope that it continues to...