Sentencing for Oscar Pistorius happened early this morning for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Though Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide and not premeditated murder, the judge has hit Pistorius with the maximum sentence allowed.
Oscar Pistorius was sentenced today to five years in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2014
Under South African law, Pistorius is eligible to be released after serving 1/6 of his sentence, which is 10 months. Pistorius also received a suspended 3-year sentence for recklessly carrying a firearm in a public place.
[h/t News.com]