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Pistorius trial enters its fourth week

Prosecution expected to wrap up its case against the double-amputee runner this week

Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius makes his way to the dock in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria today. Photograph: Reuters
Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius makes his way to the dock in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria today. Photograph: Reuters
Mon Mar 24 2014 - 09:16

The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is beginning its fourth week.

The prosecution has said it will wrap up its case against the double-amputee runner at the High Court in Pretoria this week after calling four or five more witnesses.

The defence will then present its case.

Judicial officials say the trial will continue until May 16th, with a recess in April.

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Prosecutors allege that Pistorius fatally shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp before dawn on February 14 last year after an argument.

Pistorius says he killed her by accident after mistaking her for an intruder in his home.

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