Pistorius judge attacks ‘scandalizing’ media coverage

PRETORIA, June 5:  A South African judge postponed the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius yesterday and criticized the media for sensationalist reporting of the Olympic and Paralympic athletics star’s shooting of his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. Pistorius, 26, remained composed throughout the 10-minute hearing at the Pretoria Magistrates Court when he made his first formal public appearance since his release on bail in February. He was driven away afterwards in a sports utility vehicle with tinted windows. (agencies)