"Olympic Runner Oscar Pistorius Awaits Parole Decision a Decade After Infamous Killing"

Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic runner who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend in 2013, could be granted parole on Friday after spending nearly 10 years in prison. Pistorius, initially convicted of culpable homicide, had his conviction overturned and was ultimately sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison for murder. He has served the required time for parole eligibility. Pistorius testified that he killed his girlfriend by mistake, thinking she was an intruder. The parole board will consider various factors before deciding on his release, and if granted, the placement date will be determined by the board.