He has been protected too much. Now there is a person dead - Nel
The degree of violence in the death of Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was "horrific", prosecutor Gerrie Nel said at the athlete's bail application on Friday.
"We say that the degree of violence present in this case is horrific," Nel said in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court as he opposed the granting of bail for Pistorius.
Pistorius is charged with the murder of Steenkamp after she was shot dead in a toilet in his home. He has not pleaded but said in an affidavit he thought there was an intruder in the house when he fired into the toilet cubicle.
Nel said that the court should not do "lip service" to reduce crime against women.
"Even the president said in his State of the Nation address we should prioritise violence against women," said Nel.
He mentioned the recent gang rape and murder of Western Cape teenager Anene Booysen. This was in response to Magistrate Desmond Nair asking Nel to give evidence on violence.
Nel said the court must know how many cases of murdered women were on its roll.
Being in the toilet cubicle must have been "horrific... having four shots fired in," said Nel, as Pistorius cried while he spoke.
Nel said there was a lot of interest in the case, with Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana also attending the hearing.
"He has been protected too much. Now there is a person dead."
Nel was referring to friends covering up for Pistorius after he had threatened someone.
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Voetzek
I dont give a f***k about these all non-sense, but can someone clarify me why oscar's trial is via Affidavits to me it was fair to stand trial like man and answer the questionsReport Abuse
Ary
NO Bail grantedReport Abuse
Crown
"He has been protected too much. Now there is a person dead."A bit personal and emotional Mnr Nel. Argue your facts objectively. We are watching you sir, we don't want to see a repeat of the Kebble case here
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mboondizi
Is it not the same Gerrie Nel who was arrested by police when he was working for Scorpions back then? Just asking that's all.Report Abuse
Mellow.Y?
"He has been protected too much"...............................................................................
True even Reeva protected his @rse, she was a selfless loving woman who protected her man and what did she get for it?! A life was lost lets not loose focus enough about Oscar we have lost too many good women
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Bebesocs
I wish Nel there are no things or circumstances that make you talk like this, if he is protected so what?Nel I understand you want to be seen doing your job but stick to your guns do not be influenced by the situation of white people in south africa, yes people are looking at this case but stick to your books NPA will not fire you, remember Pistorius did exactly what policemen are doing to their own culprits and they get bail the next morning why now are you different with Pistorius? We are not going to say you are AWB
Remember Nel you also have your own skeletons. and will soon be coming out
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Mon-enemi
Humans a fallible and now a family is in grief because of Oscar's actions of using excessive force under the guise of vulnerability...This guy never felt vulnerable when he promised Mark that he would break his legs.... Even if there was an intruder in your bathroom, why pump four shots on someone who did not pose direct danger to your person. He could have gone to his bedroom locked it and called Police with his Girlfriend safely there?? He won't take the stand now because under cross examination he will fold & his spin doctors know that, that's why they chose affidavit cause it is monologue........ Oscar must take responsibility for what he did that fateful morning of Feb 14.... be a man & tell the truth, you achieved so much for someone with your disability but today you want to use it to escape jail time....No, no, no its not fair to the Steenkamp Family....Report Abuse
3litreV6
Nair should just grant Oscar bail just like any other SA citizen, There hardcore criminals some even skipped thier bails and were granted bails. Yes he killed but he no threat to society unlike who i just refered too.Report Abuse
Mellow.Y?
Mon-enemiHumans a fallible and now a family is in grief because of Oscar's actions of using excessive force under the guise of vulnerability...This guy never felt vulnerable when he promised Mark that he would break his legs.... Even if there was an intruder in your bathroom, why pump four shots on someone who did not pose direct danger to your person. He could have gone to his bedroom locked it and called Police with his Girlfriend safely there?? He won't take the stand now because under cross examination he will fold & his spin doctors know that, that's why they chose affidavit cause it is monologue........ Oscar must take responsibility for what he did that fateful morning of Feb 14.... be a man & tell the truth, you achieved so much for someone with your disability but today you want to use it to escape jail time....No, no, no its not fair to the Steenkamp Family....
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Nuff said he should take it like a man period and stop playing a victim!!!
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RobinX
Bebesocs: Are you unwell? Nel is conducting a pretty stringent prosecution. What on earth are you on about? This is NOT A RACIAL ISSUE, Numbnuts!Report Abuse
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