South African athlete, Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in prison for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in 2014.
Judge Thokozile Masipa who made the announcement today had earlier noted that, "Sentencing is about achieving the right balance. Sentencing is not a perfect exercise."
"A non-custodial sentence would send the wrong message to the community. But a long sentence would also not be appropriate, because it would lack mercy," she said.
Meanwhile, prosecutors had requested 10 years in prison for the Blade Runner but the South African athlete’s defense team suggested a sentence of house arrest.
The 27-year-old athlete was convicted of culpable homicide but cleared of murder.
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