Oscar Pistorius Released on Parole After Conviction Upgrade

Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius, initially convicted of culpable homicide, was released on parole in January 2024 after his conviction was upgraded to murder.

On October 21, 2014, Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
The conviction was later upgraded to murder, reflecting the severity of the crime.
Pistorius was released on parole in January 2024, following the completion of a portion of his sentence.
The case drew significant international attention due to Pistorius's status as a celebrated Paralympic athlete.
Other historical events on this date include the opening of the Guggenheim Museum in 1959 and the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.