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Steenkamp Family Say 'Glad, Satisfied' Over Pistorius’ Verdict

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The family of Reeva Steenkamp have welcomed the verdict of the High Court in Pretoria, which delivered Oscar Pistorius a five-year sentence of which 10 to 20 months he will spend in jail.

MOSCOW, October 21 (RIA Novosti) - The family of Reeva Steenkamp have welcomed the verdict of the High Court in Pretoria, which delivered Oscar Pistorius a five-year sentence of which 10 to 20 months he will spend in jail.

"Doesn't matter, he's going to pay something. I'm just glad it's over," the killed model's mother June Steenkamp was quoted as saying by Sky News when asked about the family's position on the verdict.

Similarly, the father of Reeva Steenkamp, Barry Steenkamp, was quoted by Sky News as adding that "We are satisfied."

Oscar Pistorius, 27, is a South African sprinter and six-time Paralympic Games champion. He has competed in events both for amputees and for able-bodied athletes.

On February 14, 2013, Pistorius was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, the model Reeva Steenkamp, after she was found dead in the athlete's bathroom. Pistorius claims he mistook her for an intruder.

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