The murder accused Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius reacts strongly on details of the process. As the pathologist described, in which state the Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead, Pistorius collapsed in the courtroom.

It must have been impressive descriptions: Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has passed after the testimony of a pathologist to state his shot girlfriend in the courtroom in Pretoria. Details from the opinion of the physician were not known because his testimony was not transmitted live.

The 27 -year-old defendant broke reportedly together during the report and began to sob. He was comforted by members of the court bench of time.
Judge Thokozile Masipa had prohibited the live broadcast of the statements made by the pathologist. “The dignity of the victim ” would require the elimination of cameras and microphones , said the pathologist . “This is not about freedom of the press , but the rights and dignity of the dead. ” The defense of the accused has appealed against a strict transmission of the statements, the details about the fatal injury and the physical condition of the victim Reeva Steenkamp not to reveal .

“Oscar Pistorius is making regular loud retching noises and appears to be vomiting as details of post-mortem examination are read out.”

She said a court official lifted a microphone away from Pistorius to “lessen the sound”.

The judge has repeatedly asked whether Pistorius is well enough to continue, and his lawyer Barry Roux says he wants the evidence to carry on.

Pistorius’ brother Carl has left the courtroom, while Pistorius “remains hunched over, holding his ears, retching.”

Martin Brunt said: “He’s cut a pretty sorry figure in the dock. He’s been retching quite loudly. Some of those watching a side view of him can see him being sick on occasion.”

The cameras were cut following a request from the prosecution on behalf of pathologist Professor Gert Saayman.

Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said the move was needed to “respect the decency” of Ms Steenkamp and her family and friends.

Brunt said the pathologist has covered the three bullet wounds to Ms Steenkamp; to her head, right hip and right arm.

He said the bullets used were designed to “expand and mushroom” and cause substantial damage.

Earlier in the day a security guard finished giving his evidence.

Chief security guard Pieter Baba says Pistorius told him all was fine when he called after receiving reports from other residents that they had heard gunshots.

But Mr Roux insisted to him that it was Pistorius who phoned the security guard, rather than the other way round.

He said: “We have the proof that he called you first and you returned the call.”

Mr Baba replied: “According to you, Mr Roux, Oscar Pistorius phoned me first. But I phoned him first.

“According to the data, it shows that he phoned me first but I phoned him first.”

Ms Steenkamp was shot dead by Pistorius on Valentine’s Day last year. The double-amputee says he thought she was an intruder.

Oscar Pistorius must stand trial for murder. The disabled athletes indicates his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on 14 To have mistakenly shot and killed in February 2013 by a closed door because he thought an intruder in the house and was in a panic. The judgment shall be for the 20th March expected.

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