Dr. Kayumba is accused of rape attempt to rape crimes. <\/p>\n
The court has stated that there are evidences pinning the suspect on sexual assault accusation filed by the latter\u2019s former home servant which prompted the remand. <\/p>\n
The court has also explained that Dr. Kayumba\u2019s profile portrays him as a journalist running his own media house which he would use to tamper with evidences once released. <\/p>\n
The Presiding judge has said that the suspect and his defense lawyer, Jean Bosco Ntirenganya have five days to appeal against the decision at Nyarugenge Intermediary Court. <\/p>\n
Dr. Kayumba, 50, has been denying accusations linking his detention to political reasons. <\/p>\n
He requested his release explaining that he cannot rape a house servant. <\/p>\n
Dr. Kayumba appeared in court on 28th September 2021 at Kicukiro Primary Court for hearing on his release or remand. <\/p>\n
The ruling has been read virtually. <\/p>\n
The suspect was detained at Kicukiro Police Station early September 2021. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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