Former criminal prosecutor and TV personality Loni Coombs discusses the sentencing hearing of Oscar Pistorius, who was given five years in prison by the judge, but there’s already been much speculation about how much time he’ll realistically do behind bars.
“I thought five years was appropriate. I think five years IN PRISON is appropriate,” Loni clarified about the Pistorius sentence, explaining that she personally had speculated he might receive two years in prison and three more of home confinement. “After we get out of court, Oscar Pistorius’ attorneys come out and say, ‘Well, the section that (the judge) sentenced him under – if it’s a five-year of less sentence – he’s actually eligible for house arrest after 10 months.’
“The prosecution was asking for 10 years – which was really high compared to other sentences we’ve heard for culpable homicide – the defense was asking for three years home probation with community service, which is unusual,” Loni said. “I think the five years was fair, but I didn’t know there was that wrinkle in the law. I think if she had wanted him to do the hard time, she would have given a little more than five years, so that little kick-out time would not have applied.”
Watch the full episode to also get analysis of the implications for Stephen Collins’ therapist in light of his alleged molestation confession, plus the start of the Jodi Arias penalty phase process and the possible remains of Hannah Graham being found.
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