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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 6 Jul 2016

    Was judge too lenient in sentencing Oscar Pistorius to six years in jail for murder? http://bbc.in/29lTqCz pic.twitter.com/jSgSgB935M

    11:13 AM - 6 Jul 2016
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      1. Pelucy Ntambirweki‏ @pntambirweki 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Judge was very lenient and no consideration for the parents of the innocent victim!

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      1. Ferdinand Nyoni‏ @FerdinandNyoni 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I suppose his cell is already "pimped up". Did they really want to sentence him in the first place?

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      1. indoshi‏ @slyindoshi 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        too lenient!

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      1. Fridolin Nzisabira‏ @FNzisabira 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        a process greatly influenced by public opinion.

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      1. :-)‏ @QueDeNou 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Of course she was. I hope prosecutors are able to appeal the sentence. 6 yrs. for murder is ridiculous.

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      1. Malam Ummaru‏ @ummarulfarouk 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Yeah,the Judge was too lenient

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      1. Jimfaruq‏ @jimfarovic 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The question is for MURDER.... 6yrs? Who does that? #OscarPistorious #OscarTrial

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      1. Anita E Asamoah‏ @anitaasamoah4 6 Jul 2016
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        Do our views really matter or isn't it a done deed?Is it because he is disabled? Others steal n get 20yrs. #SympathyJudgement

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      1. Mmabodu Kgaladi Motimele‏ @mmabodu1 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        the question is why was she lenient? Bribed or blackmailed? The judgment is not a fair one!

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      1. Miriam‏ @curiousmaroon 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Yes. She definitely was. He needs to serve a longer sentence for taking her life.

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      1. Libuseng‏ @Libusengk 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        yes.Given that a lot of men kill their women. I mean how does one start shooting without checking where his partner is .

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      1. Akiiki Amootie‏ @akiikiamooti 8 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        yup

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      1. Davie Nkhoma‏ @mayamiko85 7 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        if the minimum happen to be 15 and someone gets as below half the minimum, thus too lenient

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      1. Godwin Z Manyonganis‏ @GZManyonganis 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Judge too,too lenient wt Oscar! This erodes black people's confidence in SA judiciary system. A review of system needed sooner.

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      1. Ssegawa ™  🇺🇬‏ @OneVoiceUG 6 Jul 2016
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        It had to be life. An eye for an eye

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      1. Grace‏ @PrayerPeace 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        at least he got 6 years.

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      1. Dani_Iuliana‏ @Dani_Iuliana 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        That judge is a joke:'He immediately took steps to try to save the deceased’s life”..you mean after he shot her 4times?

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      1. TimeIsNowServices‏ @LAWRENCECRISPUS 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        2013 i said african politicians are awake while judiciary? asleep! Was SA judiciary flexing muscle on Zuma graft,Bashir over ICC?

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      1. angel corleone‏ @Pjmwansa 6 Jul 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        she couldn't even find him guilty of murder in the 1st place,did you expect anything less??

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