Oscar Pistorius freed under house arrest

The family of Reeva Steenkamp, who was killed by Oscar Pistorius, said they were indifferent to his release in view of their loss but were open to the idea of meeting with South Africa’s double-amputee ‘Blade Runner’ in the future.

Pistorius was released on parole late on Monday, just short of a year into his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day 2013.

The Paralympic gold medalist must serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest but still faces an appeal on November 3 by prosecutors who argue he should have been convicted of murder, not culpable homicide.