South African prosecutors believe that the court was wrong for clearing Pistorius of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, last year. Instead of being convicted for murder, he was convicted of a lesser charge comparable to manslaughter. As a result, prosecutors want a panel of judges at the Supreme Court to review the case and convict Pistorius of murder.
His lawyers however, have said Oscar Pistorius cannot afford a retrial and has 'non-existent financial ability'.
The former Paralympic athlete's lawyers have claimed that Pistorius is suffering financially from the long and expensive first trial, and would not be able to afford another battle in court. They also claim prosecutors are persisting with a 'failed case' by appealing the athlete's acquittal for murder at South Africa's Supreme Court.
His case is set to go to the Supreme Court of Appeal in November, 2015
His lawyers however, have said Oscar Pistorius cannot afford a retrial and has 'non-existent financial ability'.
The former Paralympic athlete's lawyers have claimed that Pistorius is suffering financially from the long and expensive first trial, and would not be able to afford another battle in court. They also claim prosecutors are persisting with a 'failed case' by appealing the athlete's acquittal for murder at South Africa's Supreme Court.
His case is set to go to the Supreme Court of Appeal in November, 2015
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