Connect with us

PHOTOSPEAKS

Oscar Pistorius And His Lawyers Are Demanding For His Passport And Says He must be allowed to fly overseas for competitions while on bail for girlfriend’s murder

Published

on

Happier times: Pistorius, right, and his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp pose for a picture

Lawyers acting for ‘blade runner’ Oscar Pistorius – accused of shooting dead his girlfriend – want his bail conditions relaxed and passports returned so he can travel overseas, it emerged today.

Pistorius, charged with the Valentine’s Day murder of Reeva Steenkamp, 29, was released on strict bail conditions two weeks ago.  He was ordered to pay a bond of 1 million rand ($110,000), hand over his passports and forbidden from returning to his house, the scene of the crime.

But South African television channel eNCA said today that Pistorius and his lawyers felt his bail conditions were unfair.

Lawyers acting for 'blade runner' Oscar Pistorius, accused of shooting dead his girlfriend, want his bail conditions relaxed and passports returned so he can travel overseas.

‘In papers before the high court they argue that Magistrate Desmond Nair was wrong to order Pistorius to hand over his passport and travel documents given that the magistrate found the athlete was not a proven flight risk,’ the report said.

Pistorius’ defence said he should be allowed to travel if he won consent from the detective working on the case.

They also argued that mandatory alcohol and drug tests were unnecessary and there was no need for him to report to a police station twice a week or be visited by a probation officer.

The case of the 26-year-old Olympic and Paralympic track star, a double amputee since infancy, stunned a nation that holds him up as hero who triumphed over adversity to compete with able-bodied athletes at the highest levels of sport.

On Thursday Warrant Officer Hilton Botha, the detective who was pulled off the investigation after it emerged he himself faced attempted murder charges, resigned from the force.

Pistorius is on bail awaiting trial for the murder of the former model after she was shot four times at his property on Valentine’s Day.

Can you imagine….so soon? They want him to return to sports so soon…Ok oooo! 

“I Will Marry Wizkid, Kiss Omah Lay And Kill Davido” - Tacha Akide Reveals [Video]
Entertainment20 hours ago

“I Will Marry Wizkid, Kiss Omah Lay And Kill Davido” – Tacha Akide Reveals [Video]

Real Warri Pikin And Her Husband Celebrate 11th Wedding Anniversary
Entertainment20 hours ago

Real Warri Pikin And Her Husband Celebrate 11th Wedding Anniversary

How I Left A Show Crying After Audience Failed To Recognise Me - Fireboy DML [Video]
Entertainment22 hours ago

How I Left A Show Crying After Audience Failed To Recognise Me – Fireboy DML [Video]

Sierra Leone Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay Resigns Over Electricity Crisis
World News22 hours ago

Sierra Leone Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay Resigns Over Electricity Crisis

Abuja American School Has Refunded $760k Yahaya Bello Paid For Son’s School Fees - EFCC
News1 day ago

Abuja American School Has Refunded $760k Yahaya Bello Paid For School Fees – EFCC

Why Supreme Court Ordered P-Square To Pay Promoter N25 Million
Entertainment1 day ago

Why Supreme Court Ordered P-Square To Pay Promoter N25 Million

“My House Is Filled Up Already” – Apostle Chibuzor Rejects Boy Dumped At His Residence
Celebrities1 day ago

“My House Is Filled Up Already” – Apostle Chibuzor Rejects Boy Dumped At His Residence

"My Father’s Wealth Was Big Challenge To Me When I Started Music” – Davido [Video]
Entertainment1 day ago

“My Father’s Wealth Was Big Challenge To Me When I Started Music” – Davido [Video]

Why Tinubu Appointed Jim Ovia As Chairman Of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
Politics1 day ago

Why Tinubu Appointed Jim Ovia As Chairman Of Nigerian Education Loan Fund

Veteran Actor, Ganiyu Oyeyemi ‘Ogunjimi' Is Dead
Entertainment1 day ago

Veteran Actor, Ganiyu Oyeyemi ‘Ogunjimi’ Is Dead

Mohbad’s Father Allegedly Pastes Court Order For DNA Test On Wunmi’s Gate
Entertainment2 days ago

Mohbad’s Father Allegedly Pastes Court Order For DNA Test On Wunmi’s Gate

Former Lawmaker And Journalist, Sidi Ali Is Dead
News2 days ago

Former Lawmaker And Journalist, Sidi Ali Is Dead

Why We Agreed On N615,000 As New Minimum Wage For Workers - TUC, NLC
News2 days ago

Why We Agreed On N615,000 As New Minimum Wage For Workers – TUC, NLC

"Sanwo-Olu Did Not Announce N70k Minimum Wage Increase" - Lagos Commissioner
Politics2 days ago

“Sanwo-Olu Did Not Announce N70k Minimum Wage Increase” – Lagos Commissioner

"My Hatred For Mohbad Keeps Increasing Even After His Death” – Naira Marley’s Associate
Entertainment2 days ago

“My Hatred For Mohbad Keeps Increasing Even After His Death” – Naira Marley’s Associate

"‘I Need A Wife, She Must Be Tall, Dark Skinned, Between Age Of 18 To 23" – Speed Darlington
Entertainment2 days ago

“I Need A Wife, She Must Be Tall, Dark Skinned, Between Age Of 18 To 23” – Speed Darlington

EFCC Asks Abuja School To Refund $845,000 Yahaya Bello Paid For Son’s School Fees
News2 days ago

EFCC Asks Abuja School To Refund $845,000 Yahaya Bello Paid For Son’s School Fees

Nigerian Actress, Doris Simeon Reveals Why She Relocated To America
Entertainment2 days ago

Nigerian Actress, Doris Simeon Reveals Why She Relocated To America

President Tinubu Mourns Death Of Former Enugu Senator, Ayogu Eze
Politics2 days ago

President Tinubu Mourns Death Of Former Enugu Senator, Ayogu Eze

NPAN Condoles With Former Newswatch CEO, Ray Ekpu Over His Wife’s Death
News2 days ago

NPAN Condoles With Former Newswatch CEO, Ray Ekpu Over His Wife’s Death