Carl Pistorius, Oscar's Brother, Also Facing Homicide Charge (in a Different Case)

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Oscar Pistorius’ Brother Carl Facing Homicide Charge in a Different Case


Oscar is charged with premeditated murder, Carl is charged with culpable homicide and the former lead investigator is being investigated for murder. Culpable homicide case against Carl Pistorius – over 2010 accident death of woman biker – postponed to next month.

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The brother of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius - accused of murdering his girlfriend - is also facing trial over the death of a woman.
Carl Pistorius was charged with culpable homicide over the death of a woman motorcyclist in a traffic accident in 2010, his lawyer said.
The case has no relation to the charges against Oscar Pistorius over the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-21563911

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Here are more details.

The brother of Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is facing a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 road death, compounding problems for the family after the double-amputee runner was charged with premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.Lawyer Kenny Oldwage said in a statement that Carl had been involved in a car accident `'in which a woman motorcyclist sadly lost her life." He said that `'there is no doubt that Carl is innocent and the charge will be challenged in court."
Carl Pistorius was already in court last Thursday, as his brother Oscar was facing a bail hearing, and will appear again at the end of next month.
Oscar Pistorius was released on bail Friday and his brother Carl was seen driving into the home of their uncle Arnold early Sunday in Waterkloof, an affluent suburb of Pretoria, the nation's capital, where Oscar is now staying.
The problems surrounding his older brother Carl are the latest twist in a case that has transfixed South Africa and much of the world. Sunday's revelation of the culpable homicide charge immediately created a stir.
`'It's also doubly sad because it's involved with Oscar and his brother and all the family - so they have double sort of trouble. So, not good," said Johannesburg resident Jim Plester.
Oldwage said that `'Carl deeply regrets the accident" and that a blood test showed he was not drunk at the time. `'It was a tragic road accident after the deceased collided with Carl's car."
He said the charges had initially been dropped, only to be reinstated later.