Judge Thokozile Masipa

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  South African Court Rejects Appeal Over 'Lenient' Oscar Pistorius Sentence

  Thokozile Masipa, the same judge who imposed the sentence last month, said in the High Court in Johannesburg that she was not persuaded there was a "reasonable prospect of success on appeal"

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  Prosecution Appeal Against Oscar Pistorius Verdict Accepted

  Judge Thokozile Masipa asked the Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein to assess whether she was mistaken in determining that Oscar Pistorius did not intentionally shoot his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp.

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  Oscar Pistorius' Appeal Ruling Delayed

  A South African judge on Tuesday delayed a ruling on whether to allow the prosecution to appeal against Oscar Pistorius's five-year prison sentence for killing his girlfriend, saying she needed more time.

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  South African Court to Rule on Oscar Pistorius Appeal on Tuesday

  A South African judge will rule on Tuesday on whether to grant a state appeal that would open the way for Oscar Pistorius to serve more time behind bars for shooting his girlfriend.

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  Thokozile Masipa: Oscar Pistorius's Judge and Jury

  Judge Thokozile Masipa

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  Oscar Pistorius' Siblings Speak Out on Eve of Sentencing

  The Paralympian could be jailed for 10 years or ordered to serve house arrest Tuesday when High Court Judge Thokozile Masipa hands down her sentence.

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  D-day Looms for Oscar Pistorius Over Killing of Lover

  In her decision, South African judge Thokozile Masipa has to balance the threat Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius poses to society against his likelihood of rehabilitation and eventual re-introduction to public life.

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  Oscar Pistorius Should Get 10 Years in Jail, Demands Prosecution

  After hearing final arguments from both the defence and prosecution, Judge Thokozile Masipa scheduled sentencing for next Tuesday.

• Oscar Pistorius Sentence Set for Tuesday

  South African Judge Thokozile Masipa adjourned Oscar Pistorius's sentencing hearing on Friday and scheduled the handing down of his sentence for Tuesday on 21 October.

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  Psychologist Says Oscar Pistorius is a 'Broken Man'

  A sentence for culpable homicide can range from a suspended sentence and a fine to as many as 15 years in prison. Judge Thokozile Masipa in September found Oscar Pistorius not guilty of both premeditated murder and murder in his killing of Reeva Steenkamp in the predawn hours of Valentine's Day at his home in 2013.

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  Oscar Pistorius Back in Court for Pre-Sentencing Arguments

  Oscar Pistorius last month escaped a murder conviction in a verdict that shocked the country and fuelled criticism of South Africa's legal system. The process is expected to last up to four days, with Judge Thokozile Masipa then likely adjourning court and announcing her sentencing decision at a later date.

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  Judge in Oscar Pistorius Trial Faces Criticism

  Some South Africans said they were surprised and even shocked when Judge Thokozile Masipa ruled last week that Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was negligent but did not intend to kill when he fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a closed toilet door.

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  Oscar Pistorius, Guilty of Culpable Homicide, to be Sentenced on October 13

  South African Judge Thokozile Masipa on Friday extended Oscar Pistorius's bail and set a date of October 13 for sentencing on a charge of culpable homicide.

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  Oscar Pistorius Trial: Murder Ruled Out, Athlete Faces Homicide Verdict

  In a globally-broadcast live television verdict, Judge Thokozile Masipa on Thursday found the double amputee "Blade Runner" not guilty of deliberately killing 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp.

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  Exhausted Oscar Pistorius leaves court after giving evidence as judge grants adjournment

  Judge Thokozile Masipa granted the defence an adjournment until Tuesday saying blade runner Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year, not only looks exhausted but also sounds tired.