Prosecutors to appeal Pistorius verdict

South African prosecutors will appeal against the verdict and sentencing of Oscar Pistorius, who was handed a five-year prison term after being convicted of culpable homicide for shooting dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

South African prosecutors have said they will file appeal papers in the next few days against the verdict and sentencing in the case of Oscar Pistorius, who was given a five-year prison term after being convicted of culpable homicide for killing his girlfriend.

The National Prosecuting Authority’s decision to appeal could see the Olympic runner face a murder charge again for shooting Reeva Steenkamp, and a minimum of 15 years in prison if he is found guilty on appeal.