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The minimum sentence for the offense, after considering mitigating circumstances, is 15 years' imprisonment as per the amended law. The appellant had already received this minimum, and no further reduction is legally permissible. Precedents under the previous law are inapplicable due to legislative changes.
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The Court of Appeal dismissed Niyonsaba’s appeal and upheld a 15-year sentence and fine, holding that the court could not go below the amended statutory minimum.
The High Court acquitted three accused journalists, finding no proof of intent to incite unrest or spread rumors, and noting the repealed offense could not be pursued.
The Supreme Court held it lacked jurisdiction over a second criminal appeal and left in place the High Court’s conviction for forgery and use of forged documents.
The Supreme Court annulled the seizure of Twagiramungu Vénuste’s assets for Calibre Engeneering Ltd’s tax debt, holding that personal liability had not been judicially established.
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