Prosecutor Presents Closing Arguments in Pistorius Murder Trial

Final arguments have begun in the murder trial of former South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius, following months of gripping testimony that captured the world's attention. State prosecutor Gerrie Nel opened proceedings in a Pretoria courthouse Thursday, setting out the state's case that Pistorius deliberately shot and killed his 29-year old girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp after an argument on Valentine's Day in 2013. He argued that Pistorius has been untruthful about the events...

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