His girlfriend to death. He claims it was an accident, but hes prosecuted for murder in a dramatic trial that holds the attention of millions around the globe for months. Today, the verdict in the the case of oscar pistorius. The disabled olympian, known as the the blade runner. Debora patta is in south africa. Reporter the celebrated track star stood passively as the judge read out her verdict. Guilty of culpable homicide. Reporter guilty of manslaughter but cleared of murder. Judge Thokozile Masipa said she believed pistorius shot his girlfriend, reeva steenkamp, by accident, mistaking her for a burglar. It cannot be said that the accused did not entertain a genuine belief that there was an intruder in the toilet who posed a threat to him. Reporter pistorius was also found guilty of negligence when his gun accidentally went off in a crowded restaurant. In a country still struggling with issues of race and violence, reaction to the verdict was swift. Forensic scientist dr. David klatz
Breaking news tonight involving another n. F. L. Star. Minnesota vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been indicted in texas on charging of injury to a child. A warrant is out for his arrest. Vladimir duthiers is following this for us. Reporter the child is petersons 4yearold son who was visiting the n. F. L. Star in his home in texas last may. Tonight petersons attorney rusty hardin says peterson admits to spanking his son. According to our cbs affiliate wcco, these are photos of the boys injuries, several cuts and bruises over various parts of his body. After visiting peterson, the boy returned to his mother in minnesota, she said she noticed the injuries and took him to the doctor. After the doctor examined the child, the doctor contacted authorities in texas. Peterson said he whipped the child with a switch, a branch from a tree. Peterson didnt practice with the team yesterday but was backon the field today. Petersons Attorney Says adrian is a loving father who used his jumentd