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Oscar Pistorius holds memorial for slain girlfriend

Feb. 27: There has not been a glimpse of Olympian Oscar Pistorius since he was released on bail, accused of murdering his girlfriend, but friends and family arrived at his uncle's house last night for a memorial for Reeva Steenkamp. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. There has not been a glimpse of Olympian Oscar Pistorius since he was released on bail, accused of murdering his girlfriend, but friends and family arrived at his uncle's house last night for a memorial for Reeva Steenkamp. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (TODAY)

Steenkamp's dad may someday forgive Pistorius

Feb. 23: Accused Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius will Accused Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius will "suffer" alone if he is lying, the father of his slain girlfriend said in an interview with a South African newspaper. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (Nightly News)

Expert: Pistorius prosecutor 'has a pretty solid case'

Feb. 23: Former prosecutor Karen DeSoto said that she isn't surprised Oscar Pistorius was let out on bail, and suggests the prosecution should work on firming up the rumors of anger management issues and domestic violence. DeSoto talks to TODAY's Erica Hill. Former prosecutor Karen DeSoto said that she isn't surprised Oscar Pistorius was let out on bail, and suggests the prosecution should work on firming up the rumors of anger management issues and domestic violence. DeSoto talks to TODAY's Erica Hill. (TODAY)

Olympian Oscar Pistorius released on bail

Feb. 22: It was a long and emotional week for Pistorius, who is accused of premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius must surrender his passport and cannot return to his home, which was the scene of the shooting. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.  (Nightly News)It was a long and emotional week for Pistorius, who is accused of premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius must surrender his passport and cannot return to his home, which was the scene of the shooting. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (Nightly News)

Prosecutors question Pistorius' story of shooting

Feb. 22: During another day of testimony in the shooting death of Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, prosecutors said Pistorius' story During another day of testimony in the shooting death of Oscar Pistorius' girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, prosecutors said Pistorius' story "doesn't make sense." NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports and criminal defense attorney Roy Black discusses the case. (TODAY)

Lead detective taken off Pistorius case

Feb. 21: The prosecution revealed what they call inconsistencies in Oscar Pistorius' defense, further complicating a hearing that has been full of discrepancies. But the prosecution is now facing a surprising hurdle after discovering the chief police investigator is facing charges of attempted murder, damaging his credibility and raising questions about South Africa's police force. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (Nightly News)The prosecution revealed what they call inconsistencies in Oscar Pistorius' defense, further complicating a hearing that has been full of discrepancies. But the prosecution is now facing a surprising hurdle after discovering the chief police investigator is facing charges of attempted murder, damaging his credibility and raising questions about South Africa's police force. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (Nightly News)

Pistorius prosecution investigator may step down

Feb. 21: As Oscar Pistorius waits to find out whether he will be able to leave jail on bail, his family is continuing to stand by him and the chief investigator of the case may have to step down due to charges of his own, in another case from a few years back. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. As Oscar Pistorius waits to find out whether he will be able to leave jail on bail, his family is continuing to stand by him and the chief investigator of the case may have to step down due to charges of his own, in another case from a few years back. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (TODAY)

Pistorius recounts details of girlfriend's shooting

Feb. 20: In the second day of Oscar Pistorius' bond hearing regarding the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, the Olympian described in detail what happened the night of her shooting. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports and former prosecutor Star Jones discusses the case.  In the second day of Oscar Pistorius' bond hearing regarding the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, the Olympian described in detail what happened the night of her shooting. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports and former prosecutor Star Jones discusses the case. (TODAY)

Pistorius, accused of premeditated murder, shares his story

Feb. 19: The Olympic superstar appeared in a South African court Tuesday where he explained that he had accidentally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, because he mistakenly suspected she was an intruder. Prosecutors, however, aren't buying it. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports.  (Nightly News)The Olympic superstar appeared in a South African court Tuesday where he explained that he had accidentally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, because he mistakenly suspected she was an intruder. Prosecutors, however, aren't buying it. NBC's Michelle Kosinski reports. (Nightly News)

Mary Carillo: Pistorius worried about his safety

Feb. 19: The NBC Olympic and The NBC Olympic and "Rock Center" correspondent spent a week over the summer with Oscar Pistorius and tells NBC's David Gregory that he was a "gun guy" who was worried about his safety and security. (TODAY)

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