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Pistorius faces random bail checks for drugs and alcohol

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, charged with murdering his girlfriend, faces at least four random tests for drugs and alcohol in coming months to ensure he is complying with bail terms, an official said on Monday. Full story

Analyzing the facts of the Pistorius case

  Legal analyst Lisa Green joins MSNBC’s Alex Witt to discuss Oscar Pistorius’ premeditated murder charge.

Pistorius’ brother facing homicide charge

  The family lawyer of Oscar Pistorius said the brother of the Olympian is facing culpable homicide charges in a 2010 road death. TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe reports.

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  Steenkamp’s dad may someday forgive Pistorius

Accused Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius will “suffer” alone if he is lying, the father of his slain girlfriend said in an interview with a South African newspaper. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports.

  Pistorius may return to training Monday

Pistorius went to his uncle's house with his family after being set free on bail in the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. His coach says he wants him to start training again soon. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports.

  Expert: Pistorius prosecutor ‘has a pretty solid case’

Former prosecutor Karen DeSoto said that she isn’t surprised Oscar Pistorius was let out on bail, and suggests the prosecution should work on firming up the rumors of anger management issues and domestic violence. DeSoto talks to TODAY’s Erica Hill.

  Olympian Oscar Pistorius released on bail

It was a long and emotional week for Pistorius, who is accused of premeditated murder in the killing of his girlfriend, . Pistorius must surrender his passport and cannot return to his home, which was the scene of the shooting. NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports.

  Prosecutors question Pistorius’ story of shooting

During another day of testimony in the shooting death of Oscar Pistorius’ girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, prosecutors said Pistorius’ story “doesn’t make sense.” NBC’s Michelle Kosinski reports and criminal defense attorney Roy Black discusses the case.

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Olympian Oscar Pistorius stands following his bail hearing in Pretoria, South Africa, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. Pistorius fired into the door of a small bathroom where his girlfriend was cowering after a shouting match on Valentine's Day, hitting her three times, a South African prosecutor said Tuesda

Pistorius's lawyer Roux gestures before the start of the application to appeal some of his bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria
Pistorius's lawyer Roux gestures before the start of the application to appeal some of his bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria

Oscar Pistorius's lawyer Barry Roux gestures before the start of the application to appeal some of his bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria March 28, 2013. The lawyers of South African paralympic sprinter Pistorius are set to appeal some of his bail conditions after the sports star was ch

State Prosecutor Nel  prepares documents before the start of the application to appeal some of Pistorius bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria
State Prosecutor Nel prepares documents before the start of the application to appeal some of Pistorius bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria

State Prosecutor Gerrie Nel prepares documents before the start of the application to appeal some of Oscar Pistorius bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria March 28, 2013. The lawyers of South African paralympic sprinter Pistorius are set to appeal some of his bail conditions after the spo

Pistorius's lawyers Roux and Webber prepare documents before the start of the application to appeal some of his bail conditions at a Pretoria court  in Pretoria
Pistorius's lawyers Roux and Webber prepare documents before the start of the application to appeal some of his bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria

Oscar Pistorius's lawyers Barry Roux and Brian Webber prepare documents before the start of the application to appeal some of his bail conditions at a Pretoria court in Pretoria March 28, 2013. The lawyers of South African paralympic sprinter Pistorius are set to appeal some of his bail conditions