The appeal was lodged with the Nyarugenge High Court, challenging the court’s verdict and sentence.
DJ Toxxyk had been prosecuted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, unlawful involvement with narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, fleeing the scene after causing or being involved in a road accident, and refusing to take a breathalyser test.
The case stemmed from a road accident that occurred in the early hours of December 20, 2025, which resulted in the death of a police officer. During the investigation, drugs were also reportedly found at his residence.
On May 4, the Kicukiro Primary Court delivered its verdict, finding DJ Toxxyk guilty on all charges. The court sentenced him to three months of community service, suspended for six months, and imposed a fine of 1,050,000 Rwandan francs.
Following the judgment, DJ Toxxyk, who had been held in pre-trial detention at Mageragere Prison in Nyarugenge, was released.
During the trial proceedings, the Prosecutor’s Office had requested a two-year prison sentence and a fine of 1 million Rwandan francs.
DJ Toxxyk admitted to involuntary manslaughter and fleeing the scene of the accident, but denied the drug-related charges. He also stated that he had apologised to the family of the deceased officer, who he said had forgiven him.
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