In a recent Akron Beacon Journal article, Professor Milena Sterio was quoted discussing Eric T. Nshimiye, a resident of Lake Township, who was accused of committing murder and sexual assaults during the Rwanda genocide nearly three decades ago.

In the article, Professor Sterio explains that U.S. federal prosecutors lack the authority to charge Nshimiye with genocide. This is due to the limitation within U.S. law, where the U.S. criminal justice system cannot prosecute cases involving the killing of non-U.S. citizens by other non-U.S. citizens outside of the United States. Further stating that a connection to the United States must exist for someone to face federal charges.

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