Oscar Pistorius's trial
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| Reeva Steenkamp |
South-African athlete Oscar Pistorius inspiring story turned ugly last year when he faced trial and murder charges after his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was found dead, leaving him accused of shooting her four times. He claimed that he mistook her for a burglar.
Having defied all odds by becoming the first man with no intact legs to compete in the Olympics, Oscar Pistorius became an icon around the world, especially to disabled people with his inspiring story of a little boy whose lower legs were amputated as a baby. He embodied perseverance & human possibility.
In september it was ruled that not enough evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt Pistorius culpability, leaving him cleared of murder & with a conviction of lesser charges of culpable homicide.
Amanda Knox convicted again
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| Perugia |
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| Amanda & Meredith's house investigated following her murder |
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| Meredith Kercher |
Amanda Knox reported the burglary of the house she shared with Meredith & other roommates to the Italian police which then discovered Meredith's dead body then presuming that she had been killed by the burglars. However within hours the police concluded that the signs of a burglary had been staged in order to mislead the investigators & Amanda became one of the prime suspects.
She was found guilty & sentenced to 26 years.
In october 2011 she was released by an appeals court after 4 years in prison following her acquittal at a second trial, based on the material non-existence of evidence to support the guilty verdict as well as questions regading the validity of the main forensic evidence based on the way it was handled & collected.
Amanda's case became in the US one of the most indefensible miscarriages of justices America has addressed in recent years, with many Americans believing that she was railroaded by a corrupt system in a foreign country while studying abroad.
In january 2014 Amanda was found guilty again following the Italian's supreme court which set aside the judgement of the appellate trial that acquitted her, with the court sentencing her to 28 years & 6 months that is to say 2 & a half years more than what she had first received.
Amanda lives & studies in America, she intend to appeal awaiting her third trial & claiming her innocence.
Nabilla Benattia's case...From the catwalk to prison
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| Thomas Vergara |
After having been imprisoned for weeks at the end of 2014, she's now waiting for her trial & resting at her family's home.
World War I tribute to soldiers & 100th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict
Beginning on 28 july 2014 it ended 4 years later on 11 november 1918 with the loss of 9 million soldiers and 7 million civilians. The world paid tribute to all the courageous soldiers who lived & fought in the trenches for their country.
Crimean crisis
Panama Canal
Finished in 1914, the Panama Canal with its 71 km has since then transformed international trade.
Scotland Independence Referendum
August 2014 saw the death of talented actor Robin Williams who committed suicide.
Famous for his energy & improvisation skills he cofounded with Whoopi Goldberg & Billy Crystal "Comic Relief USA" an annual show devoted to the homeless.
Bill Cosby at the centre of one of the biggest Hollywood scandals
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| Allez les Bleus!! |
Pleated Skirts
Culottes
Pastels
Cropped Jackets
Wide leg pants
Sheer Layering
2014 welcomed Kristin Cavallari's Jaxon, Katie Price's Bunny, Kourteney Kardashian's Reign, as well as saw Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's wedding.
2014 favorite movies
2014 favorite hits
Great post, Karine! Makes me want to quote Forrest Gump's mother: "Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you're gonna get!"
ReplyDeleteThis recap of '2014 is amazing! Love the variety of topics chosen.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyable and interesting to read!