How is Oscar Pistorius doing after being in prison for almost 5 months? He seems to be adjusting pretty well, and his family and friends are hopeful that his sentence will have a favorable appeal.
Just after the second death anniversary of Reeva Steenkamp, Oscar Pistorius' sentence might be lighter. This is according to a source from Christian Post. Currently, the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa announced that there will be a thorough review and investigation on the "culpable homicide" or manslaughter conviction given last October. The appeal to the verdict might take time, but the sprinter's camp expressed their willingness to wait.
Pistorius has a life imprisonment sentence in the maximum security compound of the Kgosi mampuru ll prison. He is required to serve 10 months in the said condition before he will have a lighter confinement - that of house arrest. According to sources from Telegraph UK, it was a challenge for Pistorius to live in Prison, but he wanted to prove that he was a good person, hoping that this might lead to something more positive for him.
Mirror UK has it that because of Oscar Pistorius' display of rightful conduct in prison, he will be given new privileges. Oscar will be less lonely since he will be allowed 24 phone calls every year. His pocket money is increased. He can now buy more snacks, toiletries and drinks in the prison tuck shop.
Also, Pistorius is now allowed to kiss and hug his visitors. Before, it was a very stern "no touching" policy. He will also be allowed to practice a hobby of his choice and own a radio. The athlete is also known to be a collector of expensive wristwatches. He will be reunited with his beloved collection once more, since he will be allowed to wear jewelry.
The former Paralympic champion sprinter was given such privileges because prison authorities have decided that he does not pose a threat to authorities. They maintained their statement that they are not giving any special privileges because of Pistorius' celebrity status. This is claimed to be merely a standard prison procedure.
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