Oscar Pistorius on parole, could be released from prison in weeks

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Oscar Pistorius could be freed from prison at the end of this month... the former Olympic sprinter is now on parole in South Africa -- 10 years after killing his girlfriend.

A hearing will be held on March 31, according to Pistorius' lawyer, Julian Knight... who added that if parole is granted during the proceedings, the convicted murderer could be released from behind bars the same day.

Pistorius has served more than half of the 13-year, 5-month sentence he received for shooting and killing 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in February 2013.

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You will recall that Pistorius, a double amputee nicknamed 'Blade Runner', admitted to shooting him in his South African home - although he claimed it was not on purpose...saying that he thought she was an intruder. He was eventually convicted of manslaughter, which was later turned into murder.

According to The Independent, Steenkamp's family are against Pistorius' early release...although South African law allows Pistorius to apply for it nonetheless, as offenders in the country can apply for parole once they have served at least half of their sentence. sentences.