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Pistorius: Why a manslaughter verdict was reached

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide after the judge found he killed his girlfriend by mistake. The judge allowed Pistorius to remain on bail ahead of sentencing which is to take place on 13 October. Andrew Harding explains why the judge, Thokozile Masipa, reached her decision.

(Photo: Oscar Pistorius pictured during the early days of his murder trial. Credit: ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Image)

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