Indeed, it is becoming not-so-rare for malefactors-turned-government-witnesses to find themselves handsomely rewarded , not only with non-prosecution agreements, but also with some material benefits.

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The judgment may have been intended as a wake-up call to a sloppy prosecution team, but it also inflamed the Rwandan government, which promptly announced that it was suspending all co-operation with the tribunal.

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The girl also armed herself with a piece of wood but the prosecution said that was not used in the alleged attack.

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He could also be charged later in state courts, but for now federal authorities will lead the prosecution.

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But the Serb leader is also setting his own preconditions: he wants sanctions lifted and a guarantee of immunity from prosecution for war crimes.

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