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Rwandan court finds 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero Rusesabagina guilty of terror-related charges

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Rwandan court finds Paul Rusesabagina guilty of being part of a group responsible for terrorist attacks. The 67-year-old was portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood film about the 1994 genocide. He was arrested last year on arrival from Dubai after what he described as a kidnapping by Rwandan authorities.

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Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges

A Rwandan court sentences Paul Rusesabagina to 25 years for supporting a terrorist group.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Rwandan court finds 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero guilty in terrorism case

KIGALI (Reuters) -A Rwandan court on Monday found Paul Rusesabagina, a one-time hotel manager portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood film about the 1994 genocide, guilty of being part of a group responsible for terrorist attacks. "They should be found guilty for being part of this terror group - MRCD-FLN," judge Beatrice Mukamurenzi said of 20 defendants including Rusesabagina. The case has had a high profile since Rusesabagina, 67, was arrested l…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

Hotel Rwanda hero sentenced to 25 years in jail on terrorism charges

Paul Rusesabagina, an ex-hotel manager, was subject of a Hollywood film about 1994 genocide

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

“Hotel Rwanda” hero found guilty of terror-related charges

The actor has so far been found guilty of the formation of an illegal armed group and membership in a terrorist group.

3 years ago·India

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The Independent

Paul Rusesabagina of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ found guilty of terrorism-related charges

Paul Rusesabagina, on which ‘Hotel Rwanda’ film is based on, has been sentenced to 25 years after being found guilty of terror-related charges

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Rwandan court finds 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero Rusesabagina guilty of terror-related charges

A Rwandan court on Monday said Paul Rusesabagina, a one-time hotel manager portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood film about the 1994 genocide, was guilty of terrorism-related charges.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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