I recognise that the Oscar Pistorius trial is considered big news (despite the other stuff going on in the world), but it’s only 30 minutes since the trial was due to begin and already, we’re seeing some hyperbolic, dramatic and wholly unnecessary tweets from the journalists present in the courtroom:
Pistorius, with what looks like two small grey patches of hair on the back of his head, is now in conversation with lawyer Barry Roux.
— David Smith (@SmithInAfrica) March 3, 2014
#Pistorius writing on an A4 notepad, occasionally touching his brow with an unsteady hand. Looking more composed than last year’s hearings.
— David Smith (@SmithInAfrica) March 3, 2014
#OscarPistorius Judge’s clerks have brought in several files. BB
— Barry Bateman (@barrybateman) March 3, 2014
#OscarPistorius is sitting on a cushion in the dock.
— Anita Powell (@6ArmsPowell) March 3, 2014
#Pistorius drinks water from a bottle, his left hand trembling.
— David Smith (@SmithInAfrica) March 3, 2014
David Smith making an early name for himself with some fantastically unimportant information already.
And we’ve still got weeks – or more – to go (hence the “1” in the title).
Lord help us.
I’m feeling well happy with my decision to take n extended break from twitterland. I thought these guys were serious journalists. They sound like commentators on a bowls match
Ronnie > I’ll keep you informed with all the important stuff, don’t worry.