International • Created November 15, 2016 02:00

Pistorius moves to prison ”better adapted” for disability

Jailed South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been moved to another prison at his request. Pistorius asked to move to the nearby Atteridgeville Correctional Centre, South Africa’s department of correctional service said. The centre, just outside Pretoria, is better adapted for disabled offenders. The former Paralympian, known as the Blade Runner, is serving a six-year […]

Pistorius moves to prison ”better adapted” for disability
Pistorius moves to prison ”better adapted” for disability

Jailed South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been moved to another prison at his request.
Pistorius asked to move to the nearby Atteridgeville Correctional Centre, South Africa’s department of correctional service said.
The centre, just outside Pretoria, is better adapted for disabled offenders.
The former Paralympian, known as the Blade Runner, is serving a six-year prison sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013.
 

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