And the family goes with the straight denial...
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Pistorius, 26, sat with his head bowed when he was brought before magistrates and began to sob, covering his face with his hands, as the charge against him was read out.
Chief magistrate Desmond Nair told him: “Take it easy. Come take a seat.”
Pistorius was supported by his father Henke, brother Carl and sister Aimee. His family and management company later issued a staunch denial of the allegation on behalf of the track superstar.
They said: “Firstly, and most importantly, all our thoughts today must be with the family and friends of Reeva Steenkamp.
“Oscar Pistorius has appeared in court here in Pretoria this morning formally charged with the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. The alleged murder is disputed in the strongest terms.”
The statement added: “Oscar Pistorius has made history as an Olympic and Paralympic sportsman and has been an inspiration to others the world over.
“He has made it very clear that he would like to send his deepest sympathies to the family of Reeva.
“He would also like to express his thanks through us today for all the messages of support he has received - but as stated our thoughts and prayers today should be for Reeva and her family, regardless of the circumstances of this terrible, terrible tragedy.”
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http://www.scotsman.com/news/oscar-p...kamp-1-2790717
I mean obviously going from 36 hours earlier being an icon, living the life and dating a beautiful girl to possibly spending the rest of your life in jail must be pretty devastating, but I'm guessing he feels more sorry for himself than the victim. Should be a fun trial, and I actually give him OJ/Ray Lewis odds of getting out of this. Apparently a lot of people in South Africa are buying his story.