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Photos: Inside the courtroom at the Oscar Pistorius trial

March 5, 2014 12:38PM ET

For the first time in South African history, a judge allows cameras to record a criminal trial

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Oscar Pistorius Trial
Oscar Pistorius on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in the Pretoria High Court, where he stands accused of the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Feb. 14, 2013. For the first time in South Africa’s history, a judge has let cameras into the courtroom of a criminal trial. Alon Skuy/AFP/Getty Images
Oscar Pistorius Trial
During graphic testimony by a pathologist on the nature of Steenkamp’s injuries on March 11, Pistorius vomited repeatedly, for which the court provided him with a bucket. Kevin Sutherland/The Times/Getty Images
Oscar Pistorius Trial
Pistorius arrives in court on Wednesday. The drama behind the trial and the presence of the cameras in the courtroom have led observers to liken it to the 1995 murder trial of O.J. Simpson. Alon Skuy/AFP/Getty Images
Oscar Pistorius Trial
Members of the media at the trial on Tuesday. Kim Ludbrook/Reuters
Oscar Pistorius Trial
A member of the African National Congress Women’s League wears a picture of the victim, Reeva Steenkamp, on her uniform. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters
Oscar Pistorius Trial
Pistorius covers his ears during testimony in which his lawyer challenged a witness. Kim Ludbrook/Reuters
Oscar Pistorius Trial
Pistorius consults with his legal team. Alon Skuy/AFP/Getty Images
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Aimee Pistorius, the athlete’s sister, holds his hand ahead of the proceedings on Wednesday. Siphewe Sibeko/Reuters
Oscar Pistorius Trial
Pistorius arrives at court. Alon Skuy/AFP/Getty Images