Pistorius’ prison sentence increased to 13 years, 5 months

South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius

Sprint runner Oscar Pistorius’ prison sentence has been increased to 13 years and five months by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal.

The court on Friday upheld an appeal by prosecutors, who challenged Pistorius' original six-year jail sentence as too lenient for his conviction of murder in the shooting of his companion, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013.


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