State challenges Oscar’s appeal

The state is challenging Oscar Pistorius' appeal against his conviction for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Johannesburg - Authorities are challenging Olympian Oscar Pistorius appeal against his conviction for the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, local television news channel ENCA said on Monday.

 Oscar appeal rests on 'three errors of law'

Prosecutors said Pistorius' appeal filed at the Constitutional Court on January 11 had “little chance of success”, the television news report said.

 Oscar: what papers filed to ConCourt say

Reuters

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