Pistorius sent for psychiatric tests over claims he is 'hyper vigilant'
The judge at the Oscar Pistorius trial has reportedly ruled that the double-amputee will be sent for psychiatric evaluation after an expert said that he suffered from an anxiety disorder that gave him 'hyper-vigilance'.
Psychiatrist said that Pistorius' condition is linked to his disability and meant that he was prone to fight, rather than take flight, in the presence of perceived danger.
Judge said it would be preferable for him to undergo the evaluation and the court would hand down the details of the assessment on Tuesday.
The decision followed a request for a psychiatric evaluation by the chief prosecutor, Gerrie Nel, who suggested that the trial is not going well for Pistorius and that his lawyers are floating the idea that a disorder contributed to Steenkamp's shooting and that therefore Pistorius bears less responsibility for her death.
If Pistorius' condition is found to have played a role in the fatal shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in his home on February 14, 2013, then he may escape a murder charge.
- DailyMail
- DailyMail
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