Pistorius faces March 2014 trial on murder charge

South African Olympic and Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, appeared to pray and wiped away tears after a court set a March 3, 2014 start date for his trial.

The trial was moved to a high court and is scheduled to run until March 23. If convicted of murder, Pistorius could face up to 25 years in prison.

Double-amputee Pistorius, 26, known as ‘Blade Runner’ for the prostheses he wears in competition, bowed his head and appeared to pray as he held hands with his brother Carl and sister Aimee before the brief hearing in a Pretoria court.