He thought he was defending himself from an intruder , she said while issuing the verdict Friday . NEW : June Steenkamp says she 's ready to talk to Pistorius in private , NBC News says . The athlete has been charged with premeditated murder and could face the death penalty if convicted of those charges. Oscar Pistorius ' uncle says his family is relieved , but there are `` no victors `` Judge grants Pistorius bail ; sentencing starts on October 13 .
NEW : June Steenkamp says she 's ready to talk to Pistorius in private , NBC News says . The athlete has been charged with premeditated murder and could face the death penalty if convicted of those charges. Oscar Pistorius ' uncle says his family is relieved , but there are `` no victors `` Judge grants Pistorius bail ; sentencing starts on October 13 .