But the prosecution argued that he meant to kill her, and set up a blistering argument that attacked the athletes story of that night, and his claim that he constantly felt fearful in crime-ridden South Africa.
Head prosecutor Gerrie Nel, who has earned the nickname the bulldog for his tenacious take-downs of witnesses, showed why when he began his cross-examination Wednesday.
In a move that provoked intense criticism from trial viewers, Nel put up a photo of Steenkamps gruesome head injury on courtroom screens.
Thats it, have a look there. I know you dont want to because you dont want to take responsibility, but its time you take a look at it, he told Pistorius. Take responsibility for what youve done, Mr. Pistorius.
My lady, Ive taken responsibility, the athlete addressed the judge, by me waiting, and not wanting to live my life, but me waiting for my time on this stand to tell my story for the respect of Reeva, and for myself Ive taken responsibility. But I will not look at a picture where I am tormented by what I saw and felt that night. As I picked Reeva up, my fingers touched her head, I remember! I dont have to look at a picture. I was there.
Nel then accused the athlete of mixing up his lies. He also systematically, and often sarcastically, challenged Pistorius character, painting him as an egocentric young man who is unwilling to take responsibility for his actions.
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