Nike, Oakley distance selves from Olympic 'Blade Runner' Pistorius

Athletic shoe giant Nike and eyewear maker Oakley distanced themselves Monday from Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius after South African prosecutors charged the double amputee known as the "Blade Runner" with premeditated murder in the shooting death of his model girlfriend, Reuters reported. If convicted, he faces the likelihood of life in prison.

"Nike has no plans for Oscar Pistorius in upcoming campaigns," KeJuan Wilkins, a Nike spokesman, said in an email to Reuters. Pistorius had both legs amputated…

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