Pistorius trial: Parts to be broadcast live

In this file photo taken on Monday, Aug, 19, 2013, Oscar Pistorius, the celebrated athlete who became a murder suspect, said Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 that he is consumed by grief on the first anniversary of the day that he fatally shot his girlfriend in his home. AP FILE PHOTO

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—A South Africa judge has ruled that television stations can broadcast parts of Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial live, but with restrictions on witness testimonies.

Gauteng High Court Judge Dunstan Mlambo ruled Tuesday that South African media houses will be allowed to install three remote controlled cameras in court for the Olympic athlete’s trial starting next week to capture images that likely will be seen by millions around the world.

Pistorius’ defense lawyers had opposed any of the trial being broadcast saying it would harm his chances of a fair trial.

Mlambo said some witnesses could object to their specific testimony being shown on TV. There will also be restrictions on broadcasting confidential discussions between Pistorius and his lawyers.

The judge will allow two mounted cameras to take photographs inside court.

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