Dramatic Pistorius video aired on television

The Times reports that the promotional footage, aired on Channel Seven, shows Pistorius on his stumps running through his uncle's house while holding an imaginary gun. He is also seen carrying his sister, Aimee, down a flight of stairs, while on prosthetic limbs. The images reveal a glum-faced Pistorius moving with surprising agility. The report says this is in stark contrast to evidence in his trial by Dr Wayne Derman, who said Pistorius' mobility was severely impeded when he did not have his prosthetic legs on. The film, according to Pistorius' defence team, was part of a visual map marking the events of the morning of the fatal shooting. A US company, The Evidence Room, which spec ialises in forensic animation, had been hired to shoot the footage. Pistorius' lawyers issued a statement saying the material had been obtained illegally. Associate professor Stephen Tuson, of the Wits University Law Clinic, reportedly said the leaked footage could have an explosive effect on the ongoing trial. 'If it was made by the defence team in preparation (for) the trial it is highly privileged information.' He said the footage's release constituted a breach of attorney-client confidentiality and the sub judice rule. Full report in The Times

Derman was today (Monday) lambasted by the state for his analysis of a psychiatric report despite not having the requisite qualifications. A report on the IoL site notes that prosecutor Gerrie Nel last week spent hours trying to undermine Derman's credibility and objectivity, suggesting the doctor was testifying on aspects of the case for which he wasn't qualified, and that his personal relationship with Pistorius had led to biased testimony. On Monday morning, Nel continued his cross-examination by asking Derman about his expert testimony, and his statement that he did not believe there was a conflict of interest in providing it despite being Pistorius' treating physician. Nel asked if the doctor had any psychological or psychiatric degrees. Derman said he did not. The prosecutor said that Derman commented on the psychological effects provided in a report by a team of psychologists and a psychiatrist who recently examined Pistorius for 30 days. Full report on the IoL site