noon near london and 2:00 in the afternoon in pretoria, south africa, where chief magistrate, desmond nair, is about to announce a decision that will settle the fate of oscar pistorius. he faces trial on a charge of premeditated murder after his girlfriend, reeva steenkamp, was shot dead in his home eight days ago. the question about to be settled is straight forward -- will he be freed on bail before trial or imprisonned? our world affairs droont, richard galpin, has the latest on a case being followed around the world. >> oscar pistorius has been brought once again to the court from the police station in pretoria, where he's been held now for more than a week. this time, though, a decision is expected on whether he'll be allowed out on bail or kept in custody for months before the full trial starts. but first, the court heard more arguments from prosecutors that pistorius should be kept in custody because of the degree of violence in this case and because they say pistorius might try to flee. the shooting took place in his home in the early hours of valentine's day. prosecutors allege pi

despuÉs varios dÍas de audiencias, el magistrado desmond nair decidiÓ conceder la fianza al famoso atletail dÓlares, el magistrado indicÓ que el atleta tiene que entregar sus pasaportes y cualquier arma de fuego que posea. no puede salir del distrito de pretoria sin permiso de su oficial supervisor, tampoco puede regresar a su casa, donde ocurriÓ el crimen. la pro Óxima audiencia judicial es el 4 de junio. la fiscalÍa pedÍa que no se le otorgara la libertad bajo fianza, argumentando que el atleta tiene "el dinero, los medios y el motivo" para huir de suda frica. pero el juez dijo que no creÍa que pistorius fuera "un riesgo de fuga", o "un peligro para la sociedad". hasta aqui los deportes, buenas noches y feliz fin de semana para todos. pausamos y enseguida regresamos. ..quedese en sintonia..que al semana, y bueno con lluvias en nuestra region el cine es una excelente opcion de entretenimiento... bless me, Última o bendi Íceme Última, es una peli Ícula basada en la novela del escritor mexicano rodulfo anaya, este largometrÁje estÁ protagonizado por la actriz puertorriqueÑa miriam colÓn qu

despuÉs varios dÍas de audiencias, el magistrado desmond nair decidiÓ conceder la fianza al famoso atletadas. nair impuso una fianza de 113 mil dÓlares, de los que pistorius tendrÁ que pagar 11.300 dÓlares y demostrar que el resto del dinero estÁ disponible. el magistrado indicÓ que el atleta tiene que entregar sus pasaportes y cualquier arma de fuego que posea. no puede salir del distrito de pretoria sin permiso de su oficial supervisor, tampoco puede regresar a su casa, donde ocurriÓ el crimen. la pro Óxima audiencia judicial es el 4 de junio. nair dijo que la declaraciÓn jurada de pistorius, en la que ofrece su versiÓn de los hechos, lo ayudÓ en su solicitud de fianza. la fiscalÍa pedia que no se le otorgara la libertad bajo fianza, argumentando que el atleta tiene "el dinero, los medios y el motivo" para huir de suda frica. pero el juez dijo que no creÍa que pistorius fuera "un riesgo de fuga", o "un peligro para la sociedad". oscar oscar pistorius ya esta en libertad bajo fianza, a la espera de que se celebre el juicio. vamos con el futbol. la selecciÓn salvadoreÑa venciÓ por 2-1 a c

. >> reporter: magistrate desmond nair made the ruling after a two-hour summation to gasps of relief from the pistorius family. but the judge cast doubt on the athlete's version of events. during the hearing, pistorius testified he mistook his girlfriend for an intruder shooting four times through a locked bathroom door while she was on the other side. >> reporter: the biggest twist came when it was revealed the lead detective on the case milton botha, was facing seven charges of attempted murder himself. an embarrassed prosecution replaced its investigator. pistorius broke down repeatedly during the hearing, his whole body shaking when the ruling came. reeva steenkamp was gina myers best friend and roommate. reeva's bedroom now lies empty just as she left it the night she died. >> i do go through a lot of stages of disbelief because it doesn't feel real. this is a very, very weird sensation. >> reporter: the drama of this bail hearing has set the stage for a gripping trial. sources on both sides of this case have told cbs news that there's plenty of evidence that hasn't been reveale

after runner, south african magistrate desmond nair set bail at 1 million rand.about 112-thousand dollarsid prosecutors failed to prove pistorius would be a flight risk.or had a propensity for violence. >> he's allegedly got another property in italy. he's got bank accounts outside the country, but definitely that did not stand. and like we say, we nair told pistorius he cannot return to his home.where reeva steenkamp, was shot to death. he must surrender his passport, report to police bi-weekly.and refrain from consuming alcohol. of course i'm pleased. right now we don't know. in a statement, the runner's >> "although we are obviously relieved that this is still a very sad time for the family of reeva and for us.we are convinced that oscar's version of what happened on that terrible night will prove to be the case has captivated the double amputee's hometown. >> it's funny how yesterday we called him a hero and the following day people just say no, he should just be and so.although pistorius is, for now, a free man. he is not free from the that will follow him in the months leading up to

. >> okay so they've broken away again and you heard from desmond nair said "i've come to the conclusion that the accused has made a case to be released on bail" this wraps up going on close to two hours of walking through not only the last four days of this case but also literally going through the history of jurisprudence in south africa and bail hearings, et cetera, et cetera. let's begin with robyn curnow outside the courtroom. i know you've got an attorney with you, an expert in south africa law. is he surprised and what does he make of this ruling? >> reporter: okay, i'm just going to bring him in, in two minutes' time if you could hold on while i get a microphone handed to me. according to this entire process, many legal experts have felt this is an exceptional way that this is being handled that this kind of long ruling, this sort of experience that we've just endured the last two hours is unusual. i'm going to try to bring in llewellyn lewis, i want to warn you and your viewers we are in a tight closed environment so if the shot is messy and the camera man is worried about seein

whether or not it weighed on the judge, chief desmond nair, is hard to say.hat's clear though is he explained his decision with great care and at great length. you heard him in courtroom audio raising questions about the defense. here he lays out certain challenges for the prosecution. >> we are dealing with circumstantial evidence. what would one expect? there are no other witnesses. the only person who knows what happens is the accused. it is as a matter of pause when you are dealing with circumstantial evidence pieces of the puzzle need to be put together and those may not yet be all be before me and the state obviously in the normal sequence of events would by the time that the state is ready or trial ready have more pieces of the puzzle. >> a lot to talk about starting with the drama in and around this bail hearing. joining me is mark geragos, co-author of "mis-trial." an inside look how the criminal justice system works and sometimes doesn't. also jeffrey toobin and capetown law professor kelly phelps. jeffrey, let me start with you on this. the state h

whether or not it weighed on the judge, chief desmond nair, is hard to say. he explained his decision with great care and at great length. you heard him in courtroom audio raising questions about the defense. here he lays out certain challenges for the prosecution. >> we are dealing with circumstantial evidence. what would one expect? there are no other witnesses. the only person who knows what happens is the accused. it is as a matter of pause when you are dealing with circumstantial evidence pieces of the puzzle need to be put together and those may not yet be all be before me and the state obviously in the normal sequence of events would by the time that the state is ready or trial ready have more pieces of the puzzle. >> a lot to talk about starting with the drama in and around this bail hearing. joining me is mark geragos, co-author of "mis-trial." an inside look how the criminal justice system works and sometimes doesn't. also jeffrey toobin and capetown law professor kelly phelps. jeffrey, let me start with you on this. the state had an uphill climb tr

nearly two hour verbal dissection of the case against the olympic runner, south african magistrate desmond nair112-thousand dollars. nair said prosecutors failed to prove pistorius would be a flight risk.or had a propensity for violence. >> he's allegedly got another property in italy. he's got bank accounts outside the country, but definitely that did not stand. and like we say, we court. 1 >> reporter: cannot return to his home.where reeva steenkamp, was shot to death. he must surrender his passport, report to police bi-weekly.and refrain from consuming alcohol. >> of course i'm pleased. right >> reporter: in a statement, the runner's uncle said: >> "although we are obviously relieved that oscar has been granted bail, this is still a very sad time for the family of reeva and for us.we are convinced that oscar's version of what happened on that terrible night will prove to be true." >> reporter: the case has captivated the people of pretoria.the double amputee's hometown. >> it's funny how yesterday we called him a hero and the following day people just say no, he should just be put to the swo

. >> i'm martha maccallum we've been listening to a readout from this magistrate, desmond nair. much more detailed than we have for a bail hearing. sounds like the trial is already underway. let's listen in to some of this. >> the improbabilities as highlighted by the investigating officer but more underlined by the senior counsel representing the state, there are some aspects of the version of the accused that are quite pronounced. i have difficulty in appreciating why the accused did not ascertain the whereabouts of his girlfriend when he got out of bed. i have difficulty also coming to the terms with the fact that the accused did not seek to verify who exactly was in the toilet when he could have asked. i also have difficulty appreciating why the deceased would not have screamed back from the toilet. i have difficulty also understanding why the deceased and the accused would not of like mind in those circumstances escape you there the bedroom door, then venture into the toilet? i have a problem also as to why the accused would further venture into danger knowing full well tha