Oscar Pistorius cleared of murder

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Oscar Pistorius' actions were "negligent" on the night he killed Reeva Steenkamp, the judge in his trial said Thursday. She then adjourned the trial until Friday.

The judge's finding suggests that she will find him guilty of "culpable homicide."

Earlier, Judge Thokozile Masipa said he is not guilty of "murder" and did not intentionally kill Steenkamp.

Oscar Pistorius cannot be found guilty of intentionally killing Reeva Steenkamp, the judge in his trial said Thursday. The judge has not issued a verdict, and the proceedings continue. Pistorius faces other possible verdicts, including culpable homicide.

Under South African law, Pistorius will not be found guilty of murder.

Evidence suggests that Pistorius genuinely believed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was still in the bedroom, and that the person in the bathroom was an intruder, although that is irrelevant to the case, Judge Thokozile Masipa said.

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