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The conviction of Ndayizeye Patrick was quashed because the only evidence against him was uncorroborated testimony from co-accused and a witness with a personal grudge, with no physical evidence linking him to the drugs. The law requires proof beyond reasonable doubt, and in the absence of such proof, the accused must be acquitted.
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The Court of Appeal held that the evidence did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that Tuyizere Evode committed murder, quashed the conviction, and ordered his release.
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, found the evidence insufficient and doubtful, set aside the conviction, and acquitted Kanyeshyamba Sylvère.
The Court found that the evidence relied upon by the lower courts was primarily hearsay and indirect, not sufficiently corroborated by other credible evidence, and the medical report did not conclusively prove defilement. Therefore, reasonable doubt existed, and Nyandwi Emmanuel was acquitted.
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The Court of Appeal acquitted NDIZIHIWE Fabrice and NYIRAVURIRO Lydie of murder, finding the evidence insufficient and applying the benefit of the doubt.
The High Court allowed the appeal, found doubt in the prosecution case, overturned the conviction for defilement, and acquitted and ordered release of the accused.
The High Court acquitted Kagenza Leonard of human trafficking, holding that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he transported minors for trafficking.
The Court of Appeal found that the evidence against the appellants was insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The only direct evidence was a confession by Hategekimana, which was later retracted and shown to be inconsistent and possibly coerced. The DNA report excluded the appellants from contact with the murder weapon. The prosecution failed to provide corroborative evidence of conspiracy or participation. Therefore, doubt existed and the appellants were acquitted.
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The Court of Appeal held that the prosecution had not proved defilement beyond reasonable doubt, quashed the conviction, and acquitted Rwagitera Célestin.
The High Court held that acquitted accused could not be convicted or penalized on appeal where the prosecution did not appeal, and limited damages accordingly.
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