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Runner Pistorius Sobs as Court Hears Murder Charge

Description:South African 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears on Friday (February 15) after he was charged in court with shooting dead his girlfriend in his Pretoria house. Still photographs of the 26-year-old Olympic and Paralympic superstar show him standing with his head bowed in front of magistrate Desmond Nair to hear the murder charge read out, then start sobbing, covering his face with his hands. (1:09)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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