Experts determine Pistorius was not suffering from mental disorder | Forensic Files

the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius was back on today after psychiatrist determined that he was not suffering
from mental illness the night he shot his girlfriend to death Pistorius ran in the Olympics on carbon blades after
losing both legs as a child Deborah p is covering the trial in South Africa for us Deborah how did this decision come
about Pistorius had undergone a rigorous series of daily tests during his 30-day
psychiatric evaluation including ones to determine whether he was faking mental illness now we saw during the trial he
was often emotional and distraught on the witness stand but today's hearing determined that he could tell right from
wrong and furthermore that he was not suffering any mental illness when he shot his girlfriend on Valentine's Day
last year now this is bad news for the defense they were hoping that a diagnosis of a mental disorder would
assist his case but it's back to business as usual and the calling of more witnesses Deborah p in South Africa
for us tonight Deborah thank you very much

Psychiatrists determined Oscar Pistorius was not suffering from a mental illness when he killed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his home last year. That's bad news for the defense, who had been hoping a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder would help his case. Deborah Patta reports.

Brief Summary

Oscar Pistorius trial resumes; psychiatrist finds no mental illness during shooting.

Key points

Oscar Pistorius Trial Resumes. The trial resumes as a psychiatrist rules out mental illness for Pistorius.

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Oscar Pistorius Trial ResumesThe trial resumes as a psychiatrist rules out mental illness for Pistorius.“He was not suffering any mental illness when he shot his girlfriend.”0:47Jun 30, 2014

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He was not suffering any mental illness when he shot his girlfriend.

Psychiatrist's determination in trial.

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