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Eric Nshimiye federal trial and conviction
Overview
Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan American, underwent a federal trial in Boston regarding allegations that he covered up his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Prosecutors alleged that Nshimiye, a former medical student in Butare, participated in the killing and rape of Tutsis and subsequently lied to Department of Homeland Security investigators.
On October 28, 2026, a federal jury convicted Nshimiye on four counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice. The conviction relates to testimony Nshimiye provided during a 2019 trial for Jean Leonard Teganya, a former roommate convicted of aiding the genocide. While Nshimiye had testified that neither he nor Teganya participated in the violence, prosecutors provided evidence alleging Nshimiye was involved in violent acts, including the killing of a tailor with a club. Sentencing is scheduled for January 26, 2027.
Entities
Eric Nshimiye · Boston · Rwanda · United States Department of Homeland Security · U.S. Department of Justice
Timeline
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesEric Nshimiye convicted of perjury and obstruction in Boston
A federal jury in Boston convicted Eric Nshimiye of perjury and obstruction of justice for lying about his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide during a 2019 trial.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesEric Nshimiye faces US trial over alleged Rwandan genocide cover-up
A US federal trial has begun for Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan-American accused of perjury and obstruction of justice regarding his alleged role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Sources
afrikactus.com · aljazeera.com · axadletimes.com