Photo courtesy Erik van Leeuwen In many ways, the Oscar Pistorius trial has had very little parallels to the American justice system except in the sentencing phase, where Pistorius is asserting white privilege to avoid jail time. Pistorius was found guilty of culpable homicide a parallel to manslaughter in America. He could receive up to 15 years in jail or as little as house arrest or community service. Unlike in America, there is no jury system so the case instead was tried before Judge Thokozile Masipaone, one of the few black judges in South Africa. During the trial, Pistorius cried, sobbed and told how he loved Reeva Steenkamp and would not have killed her. And now during the sentencing phase, entering into day three, the Pistorius defense is asserting what he probably believes to be his rights as a white South African to avoid jail. Prior to the killing of Reeva Steenkamp, Oscar Pistorius, known as the Blade Runner, for his running ability on artificial … [Read more...] about Oscar Pistorius Asserts White Privilege During Sentencing