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South Africa Reels as Star Pistorius in Court Over Murder

Description:South African 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee who became one of the biggest names in world athletics, broke down in tears on Friday (February 15) after he was charged in court with shooting dead his girlfriend in his Pretoria home. The 26-year-old Olympic and Paralympic superstar stood with head bowed in front of magistrate Desmond Nair to hear the charge that he had murdered model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp. (0:24)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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