Oscar Pistorius early release blocked: remains in prison until case is review

Though, he was expected to be released from prison this Friday, August 21st, 2015 but South African blade-runner, Oscar Pistorius will be remanded in prison indefinitely until a review his done on his case.

The decision to keep the athlete, who had only spent 10 months out of his five  year jail term in Prison was made by the South Africa Ministry of Justice. According to the ministry, the decision for the athlete to spend 10months out of his jail term was 'taken prematurely and without any legal basis'. He is now to spend more time in prison until the review board come to a decision on his case.


A relative of the jailed athlete revealed to Reuters the the family is 'shocked and disappointed about the turns of event.
Pistorius was jailed for the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steemkamp. Reeva was shot dead through the bathroom door by the athlete, who maintained, he thought was a intruder in his home.