Man who inspired the film Hotel Rwanda convicted of terror charges

A court in Rwanda says the man who inspired the movie Hotel Rwanda, Paul Rusesabagina, has been found guilty of terror-related offences.His family alleges he was kidnapped and taken to Rwanda against his willRusesabagina boycotted Monday's announcement after declaring he didn't expect justice in a trial he called a "sham".

Verdicts are still to come on charges of murder, abduction, and armed robbery as an act of terrorism. He was charged along with 20 other people. Rusesabagina has maintained his innocence, and his family alleges he was kidnapped and taken to Rwanda against his will.Rwanda's government has asserted he was going to Burundi to coordinate with armed groups based there and in Congo.

Prosecutors had sought a life sentence on nine charges, including terrorism, arson, taking hostages and forming an armed rebel group which he directed from abroad.George W Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rusesabagina.

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