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Oscar Pistorius viewed as 'suicide risk'

Jul 02, 2014, 7:51 AM EDT
Oscar Pistorius arrives at the Pretoria High Court on July 2, 2014, in Pretoria, South Africa. Oscar Pistorius stands accused of the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14, 2013.
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Oscar Pistorius is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is at risk of suicide, a psychologist's report read at his murder trial says. The report, read by his defence lawyer, said he was mourning his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. On Monday, the court heard that he was not suffering from a mental disorder when he shot Ms Steenkamp. He denies murder, saying he killed her by mistake when fearing there was an intruder in the house.
Background:
Oscar Pistorius 'suicide risk' - psychologist's report [BBC]
Oscar Pistorius is suicide risk, depressed, doctors find [CNN]

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