Live coverage as Judge Thokozile Masipa rules whether Pistorius is guilty of the murder of Reeva Steenkamp
· The charges Pistorius faces
· The case for the state and the defence in summary8.15am BST
If Masipa finds Pistorius guilty of **premeditated murder** that is, he knowingly intended to kill Steenkamp, or deliberately decided to kill an intruder he would face a mandatory life sentence. It would be 25 years before he would even be considered for parole.
The judge will also consider whether he is guilty of **murder without premeditation**: an intent to kill, but with no planning, in the heat of the moment. Sentencing for a guilty verdict here is at the judges discretion.
8.14am BST
Pistorius has arrived at the court.
#OscarPistorius at Pretoria court for murder trial verdict http://t.co/MyFR0jO0Qm pic.twitter.com/kSfej4j4iK
Ohhhh reeva my friend hope justice prevails today for your sake... pic.twitter.com/BxO7lGcOoS
8.10am BST
Welcome to the Guardians live coverage as the high court in Pretoria prepares to reconvene to hear judgment handed down on *Oscar Pistorius* for four charges most significantly, the charge that he murdered his girlfriend, *Reeva Steenkamp*, at his home on the night of 14 February 2013.
The athlete denies the charge, claiming he believed there was an intruder in his house. Alongside the charge of murder, Pistorius is accused of two counts of discharging firearms in public, and another of illegal possession of ammunition.
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 15 hours ago.
· The charges Pistorius faces
· The case for the state and the defence in summary8.15am BST
If Masipa finds Pistorius guilty of **premeditated murder** that is, he knowingly intended to kill Steenkamp, or deliberately decided to kill an intruder he would face a mandatory life sentence. It would be 25 years before he would even be considered for parole.
The judge will also consider whether he is guilty of **murder without premeditation**: an intent to kill, but with no planning, in the heat of the moment. Sentencing for a guilty verdict here is at the judges discretion.
8.14am BST
Pistorius has arrived at the court.
#OscarPistorius at Pretoria court for murder trial verdict http://t.co/MyFR0jO0Qm pic.twitter.com/kSfej4j4iK
Ohhhh reeva my friend hope justice prevails today for your sake... pic.twitter.com/BxO7lGcOoS
8.10am BST
Welcome to the Guardians live coverage as the high court in Pretoria prepares to reconvene to hear judgment handed down on *Oscar Pistorius* for four charges most significantly, the charge that he murdered his girlfriend, *Reeva Steenkamp*, at his home on the night of 14 February 2013.
The athlete denies the charge, claiming he believed there was an intruder in his house. Alongside the charge of murder, Pistorius is accused of two counts of discharging firearms in public, and another of illegal possession of ammunition.
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 15 hours ago.