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The Court of Appeal found no proof beyond reasonable doubt that Nshimirimana Emmanuel trafficked cannabis, allowed the appeal, quashed the conviction, and ordered his release.
The Court of Appeal allowed Twizerimana Théoneste’s appeal, finding the evidence inconsistent and insufficient to prove defilement beyond reasonable doubt.
Due to conflicting evidence regarding the victim's age and the absence of a definitive birth certificate or equivalent judicial decision, the court found reasonable doubt as to whether the victim was underage at the time of cohabitation. In accordance with the principle that doubt must benefit the accused, Maniriho Jérôme 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 Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, finding inconsistencies in the dates and seizure documents created doubt about the drug trafficking conviction.
The High Court allowed the appeal, holding that sexual intercourse alone and a two-year age difference did not prove defilement beyond reasonable doubt.
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, found the evidence inconsistent and inconclusive, and acquitted Gatera Célestin on the benefit of the doubt.
The Supreme Court of Rwanda overturned a defilement conviction, holding that inconsistent testimony and non-conclusive medical evidence left reasonable doubt.
The Supreme Court upheld Hagumiragira’s acquittal after the prosecution conceded doubt and admitted it had not examined exculpatory evidence.
The Supreme Court of Rwanda acquitted Ntawicumurame Faustin of defilement, finding the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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