Oscar Pistorius, the South African former Paralympic star, was released on parole on January 5, nearly 11 years after the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius, known as the 'Blade Runner' for his carbon-fiber prosthetic legs, became eligible for parole in March 2023 after serving nearly 9 years of his 13-year and 5-month sentence. The release of Pistorius, who was once a celebrated athlete, has drawn significant media attention and a mixed response from the public. He will be living with his uncle in a luxury mansion, which has raised security concerns due to potential assassination threats from the country's underworld. Pistorius's life after prison will be under strict parole conditions and will be strictly monitored until December 2029, as part of South Africa's restorative justice program. The case has reignited discussions about violence against women in South Africa and the country's legal system, while Pistorius is expected to pursue a new career and image restoration.
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When Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, the millions he'd inspired were faced with a shocking possibility: that their hero was also a killer. As the Paralympian is released on parole, read more from the #VFArchive: https://t.co/JTNA5WBGM7
'He's traded a cell for a mansion.' @CDP1882 on the new life Oscar Pistorius faces after being released from prison today. https://t.co/QRWbvHqYtt
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⚠️ PISTORIUS RELEASE TOUCHES A NERVE IN COUNTRY SCARRED BY VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (Reuters) South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius' release on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, provoked a raw response in a country… https://t.co/xM9LSZkjW0
Oscar Pistorius being released from prison is spit in the face of Reeva Steenkamp's memory https://t.co/zBfKAxMpNW
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole and is now at home, South Africa's Department of Corrections said Friday. https://t.co/tpdUwxfA4T
How Oscar Pistorius's Christian faith got him through prison... and could be his new career: Athlete who prayed with Reeva Steenkamp when they dated, ran Bible studies and prayer meetings in jail, even convincing feared gang leader to join https://t.co/GJwVNSGtTi https://t.co/CY3xTctPRJ
Oscar Pistorius' mansion parole will be nothing like his time inside notorious Atteridgeville prison | @RohitKachrooITV writes https://t.co/BLSjRMAGRp
BBC backlash as 'shameful' tweet about Oscar Pistorius sparks controversy after killer released on parole https://t.co/faIb2bKaRp
Oscar Pistorius, the South African Olympics sprinter who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day 2013, has been released from prison. More: https://t.co/bW1XfclaQL https://t.co/VPl65lE0EH
After nearly nine years behind bars, Oscar Pistorius, double-amputee Paralympic jailed for 2013 murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, freed from prison It's believed he will be living at his uncle’s mansion in upscale Waterkloof suburb of Pretoria. https://t.co/E6ndpzvYGe
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Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole Friday after he served nearly nine years of his 13-year, 5-month murder sentence for the shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. https://t.co/lQyK7JJAv2
Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2014 for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been released on parole after more than seven years behind bars as part of his 13-year sentence. https://t.co/ZYMQzFDBZM
Oscar Pistorius, a former South African Olympian and Paralympic gold medalist sprinter, was released on parole on Friday more than 10 years after he was convicted of shooting and killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. https://t.co/bxmF9lHmWq
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Oscar Pistorius's family hold summit to plan his new life, security and career - after working as a cleaner and tractor driver in prison - as the grey-haired, chain-smoking murderer is released from jail https://t.co/aGORR9jSMu https://t.co/ufJXNYBIto
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South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation inured to violence against women https://t.co/M7zYCi6FWQ https://t.co/VgbHx2VTTU
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was released from prison Friday, South Africa’s Ministry of Justice said. He had been jailed for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, after he shot her at his home on Valentine’s Day in 2013. https://t.co/NPKOgkPcWK
I wrote about Oscar Pistorius, who murdered Reeva Steenkamp but continues to lie about it: https://t.co/DOIq8CgXcO
Oscar Pistorius has been released on parole. He's now expected to move into his uncle's mansion surrounded by security and attack dogs as it was alleged that he had been told by police that he could be an assassination target. READ: https://t.co/E4sbHiQoXh https://t.co/XfmSxNoGOV
Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on 14 February 2013 at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. The former Paralympic champion has now been freed on parole. Here’s how the case played out 👇
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Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning https://t.co/gt9MzTJ2FP
🔴 The former Paralympian may be free from his jail cell but, after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Oscar Pistorius's life won’t be going back to normal. Here's what his life after prison will look like ⬇️ https://t.co/TEMmqJJaEQ https://t.co/aTashxw6Oj
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Oscar Pistorius CAN restore his image and even attract sponsorship deals now he is out of prison, specialists say, as they reveal the one thing he needs to do most to get brands back on side https://t.co/pzO16GkzCh https://t.co/PsybXe3UzM
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole, South Africa's corrections department says.
Inside Oscar Pistorius and his murder victim Reeva Steenkamp's short-lived and 'fear-ridden' relationship as South Africa's fallen legend is released from prison after nine years https://t.co/hLJM7bEh8X https://t.co/oGrWmcWMZa
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Inside Oscar Pistorius' old prison cell as killer released nearly 11 years on from Reeva Steenkamp murder https://t.co/CtjLRPEB5x
Disgraced Olympian Oscar Pistorius was released from prison in South Africa on parole on Friday after serving almost nine years for the murder of his girlfriend. https://t.co/6m7wUb2ybT
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Oscar Pistorius is living under strict parole conditions after being released from prison today, after spending 9 years behind bars for murdering Reeva Steenkamp. The Steenkamp family lawyer Tania Koen discusses the South African legal system. 🔗 https://t.co/GQwniSIcqF https://t.co/hdxVaCNodz
Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been released on parole from a prison in South Africa after 9 years for Valentine’s Day shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013 https://t.co/SlhVcLcJbx https://t.co/gBuYT6vLIi
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‘We, the ones who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence.’ - Reeva Steenkamp’s mother, June’s statement on Oscar Pistorius’s release from jail today. He’s served 11 years for murdering Reeva on Valentine’s Day 2013 and is now out on parole. That’s the cost of a life. https://t.co/HM5J6wvPw3
Reeva Steenkamp's mother explains why she's forgiven Oscar Pistorius as killer released from prison https://t.co/QYr9gtbbXh
Listening to @karynmaughan talking with great clarity and good sense on @BBCRadio4 about Pistorius parole. https://t.co/kZuKNimd80
Oscar Pistorius, South African sprinter convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, released on parole, correctional services say https://t.co/XSpsT3ds8O
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was due to be released from prison on parole Friday, more than a decade after he shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a Valentine's Day killing that shattered the reputation of a sports superstar. https://t.co/aRQ2yuCXdG
Why does reporting on Oscar Pistorius always mention that his defence was that he thought Reeva Steenkamp was an intruder. He was found guilty, so it doesn’t matter. His excuse doesn’t need reporting.
"But it is controversial, it has always been controversial. People in South Africa have always taken sides on this case." Sky's International Correspondent @sparkomat has the latest on Oscar Pistorius' release. https://t.co/tL6MSO5kpS 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YouTube https://t.co/jnJNuJYGHR
Oscar Pistorius 'looking forward to three things' after being released from prison https://t.co/zvU9TRNptt
Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole 11 years after shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But who was Oscar Pistorius before he became a convicted murderer? Sky's @manuelabrown_ explains 👇 https://t.co/bt2ovS3Npl https://t.co/LeM6BpHd44
Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was released from prison Friday, 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, at his home in Pretoria, South Africa, on Valentine’s Day in 2013. https://t.co/5xSCT3WUoF
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BREAKING: Disgraced Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was released from a South African prison on parole Friday, nearly 11 years after the Valentine's Day slaying of his girlfriend, officials said. https://t.co/GfuEd6nNda
South African former Paralympic star #OscarPistorius has been released on parole, the country’s prisons department says, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend in a crime that shocked a nation long inured to violence against women. https://t.co/3FDmNOKIOY
South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend in a crime that shocked a nation long inured to violence against women https://t.co/uEFrvojlAi
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole, authorities say (via AP) https://t.co/QSw71587bS
Breaking News: The South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was released after serving seven years in prison for killing his girlfriend. https://t.co/q5X0ePYY0k
Oscar Pistorius released on parole almost 11 years after murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp https://t.co/DYI63vE3O3
BREAKING: Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole this morning according to South Africa’s correctional services department. https://t.co/ffYXK40Bru
BREAKING: Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been released on parole after spending nearly 9 years in a South African prison for killing his girlfriend in 2013. https://t.co/fm21DAfuuS
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Oscar Pistorius is a free man as Blade Runner is smuggled out of jail by officials after serving just over half his 13-year sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp https://t.co/6ZaQ4uOQBJ https://t.co/Z9H3j5NTU4
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Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius has been released from a South African prison 11 years after shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But who was Oscar Pistorius before he became a convicted murderer? 👇 https://t.co/ddPrA1Cntn https://t.co/59TaEHUyRg
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‘The Pistorius released on parole today is expected to be unrecognisable to the athlete who entered prison in 2013.’ @CDP1882 reports on the Paralympic champion to be released on parole after murdering his girlfriend in 2013. https://t.co/Nkt8488bbo
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‘The Pistorius realised on parole today is expected to be unrecognisable to the athlete who entered prison in 2013.’ @CDP1882 reports on the Paralympic champion to be released on parole after murdering his girlfriend in 2013. https://t.co/hHGwKAlsEW
South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on parole Friday, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that gripped the world https://t.co/IZy4vUUsnm https://t.co/kewB1Nife7
Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole. He will be strictly monitored until December 2029 https://t.co/bw9x0tBVG5
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LIVE: Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole https://t.co/QVqWVbCHeW
Details of Oscar Pistorius' release kept secret over security fears https://t.co/yHs1xaVhk4
Paralympics gold medalist Oscar Pistorius to be released from prison after 2013 murder of girlfriend on Valentine’s Day https://t.co/DHpk1u6uSh
Oscar Pistorius walks free from jail tomorrow as a paunchy, greying chain-smoker who will have to look over his shoulder forever: He will live with his rich uncle, gangs are out for revenge - and he may even become a preacher https://t.co/nm2I9rIPuV https://t.co/KDFsks6oSP
Oscar Pistorius 'has become grey and bloated' during prison stint as he faces assassination fears upon release https://t.co/oTQNFIPcDa
🔊 There’s huge media attention on the release of Oscar Pistorius on parole – 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Find out more with @mrbhargav_ on today’s Reuters World News daily podcast https://t.co/olTsBvsTQY https://t.co/ph0RIjGyl6
Inside luxury mansion with stunning views where Oscar Pistorius will be living after spending the last seven-and-a-half years in jail for murdering Reeva Steenkamp https://t.co/Wu4D7oMPAq https://t.co/Kr2rNA70qL
Oscar Pistorius 'wanted forgiveness more than parole' as former teacher speaks out ahead of prison release https://t.co/ZvH3zd8uc2
Oscar Pistorius 'unrecognisable' with new career set to be pursued ahead of prison release https://t.co/09ywy13SPG
🔊 Former Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. @mrbhargav_ tells Reuters World News podcast the process of his release and how Steenkamp's mother has reacted https://t.co/7Xh8pr4bcD https://t.co/xlcDjxBVmH
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Oscar Pistorius' life story from before and after Valentine's Day 2013 reads like the script to two markedly different films – the first an inspirational sporting biopic and the second a grim tale of murder https://t.co/Tbp6UFCXxH
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Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could become assassination target from country's underworld https://t.co/19FDqTzn3c
Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee South African Olympian who murdered his girlfriend a decade ago, will be placed on parole from Friday https://t.co/i25b8vnh5r
Oscar Pistorius — known as the 'Blade Runner' for his carbon-fiber prosthetic legs — became eligible for parole in March 2023 after he had served half of his 13 years and five months sentence for murder. Pistorius will be released from prison on January 5 https://t.co/wo1ksKtTey https://t.co/VUbMsAEFcA
Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison after he was granted parole nearly 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Here's a look at what will happen to him after his release under South Africa's restorative justice program https://t.co/wo1ksKur46 https://t.co/yVtEbm84FL
Former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on Friday after he was granted parole nearly 11 years after killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Here is a look at what will happen to Pistorius after his release https://t.co/BRYA9Tg9gG
Inside the fortress mansion that killer paralympian Oscar Pistorius will call home as he's due for release in days https://t.co/AI3qTtp5AO
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