Pistorius Murder Trial Delayed Until April 7

The murder trial of South African runner Oscar Pistorius has been delayed because one of the legal experts assisting the judge is sick. Pistorius was expected to testify Friday, the day his defense lawyers were due to begin presenting their case. But Judge Thokozile Masipa said one of her assessors is ill, and announced the trial would resume on April 7 after a scheduled break next week. Under the South African legal system, the judge has two experts that help the court reach...

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