A federal jury in Boston has convicted Rwandan national Eric Nshimiye of perjury and obstruction of justice over testimony about his role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The conviction relates to testimony he gave at the 2019 immigration fraud trial of Jean Leonard Teganya, according to a published report, which says he had concealed his alleged participation in attacks on Tutsi. The offences listed concern his testimony, not a genocide charge. Sentencing is expected on 26 January 2027.
What the jury decided
The jury found Nshimiye guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice. The report refers to four perjury counts and an obstruction count. The allegation that he took part in attacks on Tutsi is described as alleged, and it is not the subject of the verdict.
Possible sentence and next steps
He faces up to five years for each of the four perjury counts and up to ten years for obstruction. Those are the maximum penalties, not the expected sentence. Sentencing is expected on 26 January 2027.
