Oscar Pistorius could be out of prison as early as August, South African officials told CNN on Monday.
According to the report, a parole board in South Africa is recommending the double-amputee Olympian be released on Aug. 21 to serve the rest of his term under house arrest. The committee made the recommendation on the basis of Pistorius’ good behavior. If released on that date, he will have served just 10 months of his five-year sentence for shooting girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Under the country’s laws, Pistorius is eligible to be released under conditions after serving one-sixth of his sentence, which is 10 months in this instance.