South African prosecutors can appeal double-amputee Olympian Oscar Pistorius’ acquittal on murder charges for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Judge Thokozile Masipa announced the ruling in a Pretoria court, saying she was satisfied that chief prosecutor had raised “questions of law” that should be reviewed by the Supreme Court of Appeal. “This might have a practical effect on the conviction,” Masipa said. Nathi Mncube, the prosecution spokesman, said he hopes the appeal will be “expedited,”.
Judge Thokozile Masipa announced the ruling in a Pretoria court, saying she was satisfied that chief prosecutor had raised “questions of law” that should be reviewed by the Supreme Court of Appeal. “This might have a practical effect on the conviction,” Masipa said. Nathi Mncube, the prosecution spokesman, said he hopes the appeal will be “expedited,”.