South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius formally charged in the murder of his girlfriend model Reeva Steenkamp, prosecutors will push for a premeditated murder charge

ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — South African Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius broke down in tears Friday after he was formally charged in court with the brutal gun murder of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home.

Prosecutors say they will pursue a premeditated murder charge against Pistorius, nicknamed the "Blade Runner."

Pistorius broke down, his shoulders heaving as he sobbed.

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