Oscar Pistorius's brother also faces homicide trial

23:03, 25 February 2013

LONDON. February 25. KAZINFORM The family of Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, was rocked again on Sunday when it was revealed that the athlete's brother has been charged with culpable homicide.

In the latest twist to the South African soap opera that has gripped millions, Carl Pistorius, a near-constant presence at his younger sibling's bail hearing, appeared before a judge himself last week.

The charge relates to the road death of a female motorcyclist in 2008. Carl denies causing the accident or being under the influence of alcohol.

A Pistorius family statement said Carl appeared before a judge last Thursday and would be in court again in late March. He declined to comment on Sunday as he entered the home of his uncle Arnold in Waterkloof, an affluent suburb of Pretoria, Kazinform has learnt from the Guardian.

The house is where Oscar Pistorius, 26, has been staying since being granted bail on Friday ahead of his trial for the murder of Steenkamp.

Kenny Oldwage, the brothers' lawyer, said Carl had been involved in a car accident "in which a woman motorcyclist sadly lost her life".

"There is no doubt that Carl is innocent and the charge will be challenged in court. Carl deeply regrets the accident."

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