Big Trial this Week for IJM Rwanda

All,

Thanks to the many of you who prayed on Tuesday for the big trial for Claudine*!! It looks to me like a miracle the case was even heard today. Prayers work, praise God.

Court started 90 minutes late and when it did the judge did not call our case. So, our attorney consulted with the defense counsel and court clerk and were told a second judge would be coming in to hear our case. At 11am, the court adjourned. At 11:20am, the second judge walked in and called our case. Turns out, the judge came in to hear our case and no others (many other criminal matters were adjourned). During the trial, the defendant admitted the crime and asked for leniency or release altogether. The prosecution asked for 25 years and a fine. The judge said a verdict will be announced in 2 weeks on July 19th, two weeks earlier than we expected. Great job to IJM's Rwanda staff in serving and representing Claudine!

It has turned out to be a great week for IJM Rwanda! There was also great news in another case for a girl named Amélie*. IJM's Rwandan legal consultantat James went to court and discovered that Amélie's trial has been moved up to July 12th (next Tuesday) from the original date of August 31st. Pray for the Legal Team as they prepare for this hearing, and pray for Amélie.

Praise God for His favor in this work!!
Lane