Palalympian Oscar Pistorius denies murder in ''strongest terms'

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has denied murdering his girlfriend in the "strongest terms" and offered his "deepest sympathies" to her family.
As the South African athlete appeared in court on Friday to face a murder charge, his family and management company issued a statement that said: "Firstly, and most importantly, all our thoughts today must be with the family and friends of Reeva Steenkamp.
"Oscar Pistorius has appeared in court here in Pretoria this morning formally charged with the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. The alleged murder is disputed in the strongest terms."
The statement added: "Oscar Pistorius has made history as an Olympic and Paralympic sportsman and has been an inspiration to others the world over.
"He has made it very clear that he would like to send his deepest sympathies to the family of Reeva.