Pistorius breaks down under intense questioning
A tough cross-examination brought Oscar Pistorius to tears on Friday.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) ATHLETE, OSCAR PISTORIUS, SAYING: (AUDIO ONLY - SOUNDBITE RUNS OVER PREVIOUS SHOT
"Because this is the night I lost the person that I cared about... I don't know how people don't understand it." (WEEPS)
A prosecutor repeatedly challenged Pistorius as to why his girlfriend - Reeva Steenkamp -- failed to scream when she was shot four times through a toilet door.
Deemed one of South Africa's toughest attorneys, Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said Pistorius was "tailoring" during his cross-examination.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PROSECUTOR, GERRIE NEL, SAYING:
"I'm not convinced about your answer now, I think that you're trying to cover up for lies and I'm not convinced."
Some local residents agree:
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PRETORIA RESIDENT, DIPUO RAMPHULA, SAYING:
"My opinion is that he's lying. I don't believe in what he's saying. I just believe that he must j
(SOUNDBITE) (English) ATHLETE, OSCAR PISTORIUS, SAYING: (AUDIO ONLY - SOUNDBITE RUNS OVER PREVIOUS SHOT
"Because this is the night I lost the person that I cared about... I don't know how people don't understand it." (WEEPS)
A prosecutor repeatedly challenged Pistorius as to why his girlfriend - Reeva Steenkamp -- failed to scream when she was shot four times through a toilet door.
Deemed one of South Africa's toughest attorneys, Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said Pistorius was "tailoring" during his cross-examination.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PROSECUTOR, GERRIE NEL, SAYING:
"I'm not convinced about your answer now, I think that you're trying to cover up for lies and I'm not convinced."
Some local residents agree:
(SOUNDBITE) (English) PRETORIA RESIDENT, DIPUO RAMPHULA, SAYING:
"My opinion is that he's lying. I don't believe in what he's saying. I just believe that he must j