General Discussion Thread #1 -Bail Hearing

[Lola]

Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: I ruled that the matter be heard as a Schedule Six offence. BB

#OscarPistorius Nair: now to the issue of Schedule 5 or 6. BB

 

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Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: will also address Oscar being held at the police station and not prison - I received an app from counsel... BB

#OscarPistorius Nair summarising the court proceedings, going through each process and on which day. BB

 

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Karyn Maughan ‏@karynmaughan
Nair now addressing why he allowed #OscarPistorius to be held in police holding cells - not in prison awaiting trial section @eNCAnews

 

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Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: I was convinced by the argument that Adv Roux needed to consult with his client over the weekend. BB

Karyn Maughan ‏@karynmaughan
Nair: this is an important bail application. The possibility existed that, if #OscarPistorius was kept in prison, result could be delayed

 

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Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: I am not creating any precedent in this regard with the detention. Each case dealt with on merit. BB

#OscarPistorius Nair: there existed the possibility that if they didn't consult over the weekend the bail app could be delayed. BB

 

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Karyn Maughan ‏@karynmaughan
Now we get to the juice...Nair moves to #OscarPistorius evidence on affidavit. @eNCAnews

 

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Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: the accused questions the allegation he committed murder, let alone premeditated murder. BB

 

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andrew harding ‏@BBCAndrewH
Nair: quick summary of #OscarPistorius argument in favour of bail.

 

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Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: he does not believe the state has any objective facts to support their case. BB

#OscarPistorius Nair: the accused setout his personal circumstances, his family, friends, property, no previous convictions... BB

 

[Wondergirl]

It is a complete insult to Reeva's family and SA to suggest OP will be back out running and training if released on bail.

Absolutely outrageous, if you ask me.

 

[LJKaust]

Thanks for the live link! You are AWESOME!

 

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Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: is now fighting back tears, his face is contorted. BB

#OscarPistorius Nair: is reciting Oscar's version... he and Reeva spent the night together, fell asleep, he sleeps with gun under bed... BB

i assume he means OP is fighting back the tears

 

[Lola]

yep it's OP

andrew harding ‏@BBCAndrewH
As Nair recounts shooting #OscarPistorius eyes closed struggles to contain emotions.

 

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Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: he says he felt trapped and endanger. At this stage he fired shots at the closed door. BB

 

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Karyn Maughan ‏@karynmaughan
#OscarPistorius starts crying as Nair recounts his version of how "the deceased died in his arms". @eNCAnews

#OscarPistorius stares down as Nair reads his bail decision. His face is strained. @eNCAnews

Nair now going through #OscarPistorius's blow-by-blow account of how Reeva died. @eNCAnews

 

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andrew harding ‏@BBCAndrewH
Shoulders shaking now. Suppressing heavy sobs.

Can almost sense #OscarPistorius reliving events behind closed eyes as Nair describes shooting.

Barry Bateman ‏@barrybateman
#OscarPistorius Nair: he realised it was Reeva in the toilet, he got the cricket bat and broke the door, tried to save her. BB

 

[Lola]

andrew harding ‏@BBCAndrewH
Nair still summarising #OscarPistorius bail arguments.

Nair rattling through pages now.

 

[Lola]

Sorry i have to go!!!

 

[Wondergirl]

Sorry i have to go!!!

Lola, don't go!!! But, thanks.

 

[Wondergirl]

I think Nair is going to release him, omg