And the Oscar goes to jail for 6 years

[pRICE cUBE]

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2...nds-murder

A South African judge sentenced former Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison Wednesday, imposing punishment for the 2013 killing of Reeva Steenkamp, Pistorius' girlfriend who was shot through a bathroom door in his house.

The sentence is less than half of the 15-year minimum term Pistorius had faced. In announcing the sentence, Judge Thokozile Masipa cited "substantial" mitigating factors in the case of the double-amputee athlete, saying that a long jail term "would not serve justice."

[Speedy]

I would say, with mitigating circumstances, 15 years would be reasonable. He'll be out in two years with credit for time served.

[Dennis S]

"...saying that a long jail term 'would not serve justice.'"

Well, six years sure as hell doesn't serve justice.