Oscar Pistorius Is Granted Bail

A magistrate granted bail Friday to Oscar Pistorius, citing a number of problems with the police investigation into the death of the Olympic sprinter’s girlfriend. “I come to the conclusion that the accused has made a case to be released on bail,” said Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair, eliciting a celebratory cry of “Yes!” from the courtroom. Nair said the former chief investigator in the case, Hilton Botha, had made “several errors and concessions” during his testimony. Specifics of Pistorius’ release have not yet been announced. The decision comes at the end of a four-day bail hearing that has been remarkable for not only its length, but also its allegations of miscues by a lead police investigator who himself faces attempted murder charges.]]>