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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Kicukiro primary court slapped a fine of Rwf1million to Moise Emmanuel Bagirishya the driver who was involved in the accident that led to the death of a local journalist John Williams Ntwali.<\/p>\n

Ntwali was an editor attached to local media outlets.<\/p>\n

Court found Bagirishya guilty of involuntary manslaughter and involuntary cause of bodily harm.<\/p>\n

During the trial hearing which took place on January 31, Bagirishya pledged guilty and apologised for the accident after his car hit a motorcycle carrying Ntwali on the night of January 18, at 02:50a.m in Kicukiro District.<\/p>\n

Bagirishya confessed to over-speeding and told the court that he was tired and rushing to get home when the accident took place.<\/p>\n

In reading the verdict, the judge found Bagirishya guilty of two counts and fined him with Rwf 500,000 for each crime.<\/p>\n

Previously, the prosecution had requested the court of a two-sentence and a fine of Rwf 2 million.<\/p>\n

According to the law any person found guilty of involuntary manslaughter is sentenced to imprisonment from six months to two years and a fine of Rwf 500,000 to Rwf 2 million or only one of these punishments.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. The Kicukiro primary court slapped a fine of Rwf1million to Moise Emmanuel Bagirishya the driver who was involved in the accident that led to the death of a local journalist John Williams Ntwali. Ntwali was an editor attached to local media outlets. 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