Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Judge Orders Pistorius to Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation

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A South African judge has ordered runner Oscar Pistorius to undergo psychiatric tests, bringing a stop to his trial on charges he murdered his girlfriend at his home last year. Judge Thokozile Masipa announced her ruling Wednesday, following testimony this week from a defense witness who said Pistorius had an anxiety disorder that causes fear and worry. "The effect of the evidence is that a doubt has been created that the accused may possibly have another defense relating to his...

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