Pistorius investigator faces attempt to murder

February 21, 2013 12:51

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The sensational case of Oscar Pistorius took a new turn today when police said the lead investigator is facing seven counts of attempted murder stemming from an incident four years ago. That investigator, Hilton Botha, and several other police officers apparently fired at a minibus they were chasing in late 2009, spokesman Neville Malila told CNN affiliate eNCA.

The officers were allegedly drunk at the time, the spokesman said.They were arrested on seven counts of attempted murder -- for the number of occupants in the minibus, the spokesman said. More

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