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                 Pistorius Defense Begins Case at Murder Trial

   by VOA News

   The defense for South African runner Oscar Pistorius has begun
   presenting its case, as his lawyers try to convince the court he is not
   guilty of murdering his girlfriend at his home last year.
   The defense called its first witness Monday after a week-long break in
   the trial. Pistorius is expected to testify later.
   He has said he thought he was shooting at an intruder when he fired
   through a locked bathroom door and killed Reeva Steenkamp.
   The prosecution, which wrapped up its case last month, claims Pistorius
   intentionally shot her.
   He pleaded not guilty to charges of premeditated murder and three
   firearm-related offenses. If convicted, he faces 25 years to life in
   prison.
   Pistorius is known as the "blade runner" for his carbon-fiber
   prosthetic legs. He became the first double-amputee to compete in the
   Olympics when he ran at the 2012 games in London.
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