Oscar Pistorius has his prison status categorized from "B" group to a lesser risk category "A". The sprinter's new status allows him to enjoy a lot of privilege and there are reports where Pistorius is "treated like royalty". Reeva Steenkamp's family is angered by the privileges being enjoyed by the Blade Runner.
Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide after he shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last 2013. However, this doesn't stop his camp for being able to "process" the prison status of the double amputee runner from "B" Group to Category "A".
In fact, there were reports that, just before the 2 year anniversary of Reeva Steenkamp's death, Oscar Pistorius is being "treated like royalty" at the Kgosi Mampuru II prison in Pretoria. Guards were making sure that the Blade Runner would not be in a position to be assaulted and to be left alone at most time, which Pistorius prefers.
The new prison privileges received by Oscar Pistorius allow him to wear jewelries, have physical contact with his visitors and to own and use a radio in the prison. According to a report, after Pistorius was categorized to the lower-risk "A" category, he was allowed to receive the most privileges among the prisoners. This means and additional 24 calls per year, greater allowance to buy snacks, drinks and toiletries. He is also allowed to practice a hobby and receive hugs and kisses from his visitors instead of the strict "no touching" policy.
The family of Reeva Steenkamp was enraged over the recent privileges received by Oscar Pistorius. Mike Steenkamp, Reeva's uncle, said in one of his recent interviews that "Clearly, the Correctional Services Department has a short memory [about what Pistorius did]. If they grant these things they must think he is a model prisoner."
Oscar Pistorius is not expected to serve his full sentence in jail. He could be home after 10 months to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest. The prosecution, on the other hand, appealed the case to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
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