Pistorius Guilty of Something: Culpable Homicide

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Just one day after declaring that former Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was not guilty of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a South African judge has found him guilty of culpable homicide.

For those unclear what that means, it's similar to Negligent Homicide in the U.S.

Judge Thokozile Masipa told the courtroom she was not convinced that prosecutors did enough to prove Pistorius shot Steenkamp in the middle of the night at his home on purpose.

Rather, the charges say that Pistorius is guilty of being responsible for her death.

Pistorius is out of jail on bail while awaiting sentencing for the shooting. According to reports, that sentence could be anywhere from fine and probation to 15-years in jail. Sentencing is scheduled for mid-October.

Here's the latest from SABC

DEVELOPING: Pistorius Not Guilty Of Premeditated Murder

And it looks like, on Friday, when the court returns from recess that Judge Thokozile Masipa will come back with a "culpable homicide" verdict- the US equivalent of manslaughter or a "negligent homicide."

Masipa said there were "just not enough facts" to support the finding of premeditated murder in the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. She also disputed the testimony of prosecution witnesses who couldn't differentiate screaming between Pistorius and Steenkamp.

Pistorius faced 25 years to life in prison if he had been convicted of the premeditated murder on Valentine's Day, 2013. He also faces time in prison if the "culpable homicide" verdict comes down. Pistorius could also be acquitted if Masipa believes he made a "tragic error."

Here's Masipa reading the tail end of her decision
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