The
judge in the Oscar Pistorius trial has ruled out murder charges, but has left
it to Friday to announce whether he is guilty of culpable homicide.
Judge
Thokozile Masipa said the prosecution had failed to prove the Olympic athlete
killed his girlfriend deliberately in the toilet after a row, prompting tears
from Mr Pistorius.
But
she said he acted too hastily and his conduct was clearly negligent.
Adjourning
the trial, she said a reasonable person would not have fired.
Judge
Masipa had earlier described Mr Pistorius as an evasive witness but said this
did not mean he was guilty.
Clearing
him of murder charges, she said
