He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison.

Pistorius is now set to be released from a South African prison on Jan. 5 after the court confirmed he had served the time necessary which makes him eligible.

Pistorius was convicted in 2015 and sentenced to 13 years and five months in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.

If granted, he would have been released from prison in the coming weeks.

Prison authorities are investigating the apparent brawl.

The convicted killer of his girlfriend will now serve over 13 years in jail.

The convicted killer of his girlfriend will now serve over 13 years in jail.

Logan Maistry, a spokesperson for South Africa's Department of Correctional Services, told ABC News that Pistorius was taken to a medical facility for a checkup but declined to provide further details.

South African Paralympian and convicted killer Oscar Pistorius was taken to a hospital for a checkup Thursday morning, officials said.

He hopes photos would show everyone "the pain she must have gone through."

Prosecutors will try for the maximum sentence.