Nike suspended its contract with disgraced Olympian Oscar Pistorius.
The athletic apparel company released a statement on its website Wednesday announcing a split with Pistorius, the South African Paralympic runner accused of shooting his model girlfriend to death.
“We believe Oscar Pistorius should be afforded due process and we will continue to monitor the situation closely,” Nike said in the statement.
Pistorius had previously appeared in a series of Nike ads. One commercial, titled “Always On,” features him discussing his goals and dreams, overlaid with shots of him running using his prosthetic legs.
Another commercial shows a montage of obstacles that “Blade Runner” overcame during childhood.
Two other Nike-sponsored athletes have faced controversy in recent years. Nike terminated its contract with cyclist Lance Armstrong after he admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs. However, the company continues working with golfer Tiger Woods, even after news of his infidelities emerged.