article_snippet: The order that I grant in this matter is to strike off the application,' Judge Thokozile Masipa Judge Thokozile Masipa said in Judge Thokozile Masipa ruling today, dismissing the application.
article_snippet: Failed bid: The athlete's lawyer Barry Roux (pictured) argued that prosecutors had 'mistakenly' been given permission to appeal against Judge Masipa's initial trial verdict of manslaughter .
article_snippet: Prosecutor Gerrie Nel (above) said there was no basis for the application by the defence, which wanted a 'never-ending case' to prevent it from going to South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal .
article_snippet: Prosecutor Gerrie Nel (above) heard arguments by Mr Roux.
article_snippet: Mr Roux argued that prosecutors had 'mistakenly' been given permission to appeal against Judge Masipa's initial trial verdict.
article_snippet: Prosecutor Gerrie Nel (above) said there was no basis for the application by the defence, which wanted a 'never-ending case' to prevent it from going to the appeal courtgoing to the appeal court.
highlights_snippet: Judge throws out athlete's application to challenge appeal by prosecutors .
  