Former London Olympic star, Oscar Pistorius, has left the South African jail where he has been held for the last 8 days.

Pistorius is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Magistrate Desmond Nair shocked the world today, when Pistorus wasn’t deemed a flight risk and was allowed to post bail and leave jail, while waiting for the next 6-8 months before his case will go to trial.

“I come to the conclusion that the accused has made a case to be released on bail,” Nair said.

After the verdict was announced, Oscar’s uncle made a statement on behalf of the family. “As a family, we know Oscar’s version of what happened that tragic night. And we know that that is the truth and that will prevail in the coming court cases.”

Written by Sarah on February 22nd, 2013 | Tagged as: Popular Culture