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IMMEDIATE: Tuesday 21st October, 2014.
TV3 examines the rise and fall of Oscar Pistorius following his sentencing.
This programme looks at Pistorius’ relationship with Reeva Steenkamp and examines what happened on the night she died.
The documentary looks at evidence heard during the trial from police and forensic experts, doctors, neighbours, friends, and Pistorius’ ex-girlfriend Samantha Taylor.
It reveals the affect the trial had on Pistorius with testimony from health experts and psychiatrists who said he was "a broken man."
‘Oscar Pistorius: The Sentencing’ airs Thursday 23rd October at 7.30pm on TV3.
Following the sentencing of Oscar Pistorius today, TV3 has confirmed it will air a gripping documentary examining his rise and fall, airing this Thursday 23rd October at 7.30pm. They were South Africa's golden couple. He was admired around the world. Oscar Pistorius: The Sentencing will chart the world’s most famous paralympian’s spectacular downfall, from Olympic glory to the courtroom drama that gripped millions and ended in his disgrace.
As Oscar Pistorius prepares for what could be his last day as a free man for up to five years, the focus is now on whether prosecutors or his lawyers will appeal against his sentence. Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide for the negligent killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp last Valentine’s Day.
Pistorius’ and Steenkamp’s relationship is plagued in controversy amid rumours of domestic abuse and steroid and heavy alcohol use. This programme looks at Pistorius’ relationship with Reeva and examines what happened on the night she died, going over evidence heard during the trial from police and forensic experts, doctors, neighbours, friends, and Pistorius’ ex-girlfriend Samantha Taylor, digging deeper into the death that shocked the world.
This eye-opening documentary hears friends and family's accounts of what Pistorius is like as a person and reveals the affect the trial had on him with testimony from health experts and psychiatrists who said he was "a broken man." The programme also analyses the main players in the trial, including key lawyers and Judge Thokozile Masipa.
This saga will undoubtedly have a huge impact on Pistorius’ future. The programme looks at Pistorius’ inevitable demise and envisages how he will pick up the pieces post-trial.
‘Oscar Pistorius: The Sentencing’ airs Thursday 23rd October at 7.30pm on TV3.
We endeavour to get you screengrabs from the programme as soon as possible today.
ENDS
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