By: Rachel Stewart South African prosecutors say they are seeking an appeal against the conviction and sentence given to Paralympian Oscar Pistorius for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar Pistorius is an Olympic South African runner who is also a double amputee. On February 14, 2013, Pistorius shot and killed Steenkamp, claiming he thought she was an intruder. Soon after, he was taken … Continue reading Oscar Pistorius Trial: Prosecutors Sprint to Appeal Conviction and Sentence