Thokozile Masipa

Olympic and Paralympic running star Oscar Pistorius stands during court proceedings at the Pretoria Magistrates court.

In a historic moment, Oscar Pistorius’ five-year sentence is handed down by a black female judge

October 21, 2014Justice

South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The case also held symbolic meaning as a popular white athlete was sentenced by a black female judge.

South African Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius leaves the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on September 11, 2014.

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is acquitted of murder, but could face a lesser charge

September 11, 2014Justice