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                 Pistorius Continues Testimony at Murder Trial

   by VOA News

   South African runner Oscar Pistorius is back on the witness stand for a
   second day of testimony, after telling the court Monday he was trying
   to protect girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp the night he shot her dead.
   His lawyer began Tuesday's questioning by asking Pistorius about his
   relationship with Steenkamp. The defense is presenting its side of the
   case, trying to convince the court that Pistorius is not guilty of
   murdering Steenkamp at his Pretoria home last year.
   Pistorius apologized to Steenkamp's family on Monday before answering
   questions about his life before and after the shooting, as well as the
   difficulties caused by his carbon-fiber prosthetic legs.
   Prosecutors say Pistorius intentionally shot Steenkamp. The defense
   says he thought he was shooting at a nighttime intruder when he fired
   his gun through a bathroom door.
   Pistorius has 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 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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