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The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, found the evidence insufficient and doubtful, set aside the conviction, and acquitted Kanyeshyamba Sylvère.
The Court of Appeal found reasonable doubt about whether the plant was cannabis and whether Majyambere Jean planted it, so it quashed the conviction and acquitted him.
The Supreme Court upheld acquittals, finding reliable official records showed the alleged victims were adults, so no defilement of minors was proved.
The Supreme Court acquitted Dusabimana Jeannette of infanticide, finding the prosecution’s evidence insufficient and the confessions uncorroborated.
The High Court allowed Habonimana Faustin’s appeal, finding the prosecution failed to prove genocide ideology beyond reasonable doubt and ordering his release.
The Supreme Court dismissed a criminal appeal, holding that additional investigations or witnesses were not required and that conviction could rest on credible testimony and medical evidence.
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